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  1. Nov 29, 2023 · Nearly 6 million people in Canada experienced food insecurity in 2021, U of T study says; Food banks no solution to rising cost of groceries in Canada, argues anti-poverty advocate

  2. Aug 6, 2021 · Our results suggest that although food bank use does not impact the overall food security rate, food security indicators such as “food did not last” and they “could not afford a balanced meal” are associated with positive outcomes among those using food pantries.

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  3. There is a strong body of evidence showing that food insecurity can be reduced through policy interventions that improve the incomes of low-income households. This page summarizes this evidence and discusses why governments must focus on addressing inadequate incomes to reduce food insecurity, instead of funding food charity.

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  4. 1 day ago · Household food insecurity prevalence was slightly lower and stable during the COVID-19 pandemic years (8.5% in fall 2020 and 9.1% in 2021) and increased to 15.6% in 2022. Levels of household food insecurity generally tracked with changes in consumer price inflation.

  5. While using a food bank may provide temporary food relief for those who access these programs, there is no evidence that food banks are a solution to the very serious problem of food insecurity in Canada. Research suggests that increasing the economic resources of low-income households reduces food insecurity5-9, providing

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  6. 1 day ago · Between Jan. 1 and Oct. 11 of this year, there were 6,117 orders. "And there's still two and a half months to go," said Lia LeClair, the food bank's operational co-ordinator. With the rising ...

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  8. Nov 3, 2022 · How do I access a food bank? Food banks are scattered all across the country for Canadians who find themselves needing to put something on the table, but without the funds to do so.

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