Racialized, immigrant, and lone-parent households represent the largest proportions of households experiencing food insecurity.

 

ACRES explores how intersecting identities—race, gender, migration, and socioeconomic status—shape food insecurity and related challenges, such as gender-based violence, among immigrant and refugee populations.

 

Using participatory methods like narrative interviews, photovoice, and community workshops, our work amplifies marginalized voices, uncovering structural drivers and potential policy gaps.

Grounded in critical theory and intersectional frameworks, interdisciplinary research with partners such as Bridging Divides and WAGE Canada drives solutions that address both immediate food access needs and structural barriers, advocating for policies like integrated social services, community investment, and culturally-informed support.