Food security is a significant determinant of health. According to the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2003, 54% of Saskatchewan low-income respondents reported some food insecurity in the past 12 months. Food tends to be seen as the more ‘flexible’ part of the family budget often accessed after housing issues are addressed. This article explores recent developments related to food security in Saskatchewan and argues that the time for intentional government action on behalf of the provinces food insecure population is the present.