Ordinary Kids Growing Up Hungry in Canada

Read this true life story about how a teenager feels when their family life chages as mom and dad separate and they require the assistance of a local food bank to get by. Then, discuss the questions below.

Study Questions:
1) What was so difficult for this teenager when her family went to the food bank?
2) How do you think you would feel if your friends found out that your family wasn’t weathy and had to accept help from the food bank?
3) In many developing countries there are no food banks and people must rely on extended family and neighbours to help them get through tough times. How is this different than Canada?
4) Do you know that there are probably kids in your school who struggle like the youth in the story? Do they seem any different to you than other kids?