Master’s Student Michaela Tokarski

Congratulations to master’s student Michaela Tokarski on being awarded a 2025/2026 Maple Leaf Foods Centre for Food Security Scholarship! Michaela is one of only four recipients selected to receive this $15,000 scholarship in support of her impactful research. Her work focuses on analyzing the effects of the Ottawa Food Bank’s recent decision to reduce food distribution by 20–50%, examining the implications for clients, member agencies, and staff.