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12 hours ago · The report from Feed Ontario — a network of more than 1,200 food banks and hunger relief programs in the province —also says number of people who accessed a food bank in Ontario surpassed one ...
20 hours ago · About 40 per cent of food banks in the province have scaled back the amount of food they provide each visit amid “record-high demand,” according to a new report by Feed Ontario.
9 hours ago · Usage among renters is up by 80 per cent. There’s been 109 per cent increase in the number of people who are experiencing some form of homelessness and about one in four food bank users are employed. As we head into the busy holiday season, the Taylor Swift effect has given Toronto’s food bank network a financial boost of $216,000.
Jun 30, 2023 · With inflation driving food prices higher while wages and support programs lag behind, numerous directors say demand at Canada’s food banks is greater than ever. In some cities, food banks have...
Nov 13, 2022 · Today, in 2022, Canada has allocated a record amount of more than 615 million for humanitarian food and nutrition assistance. This funding is essential for saving lives and alleviating the suffering. However, humanitarian assistance is not designed to address the root causes of hunger and malnutrition.
Oct 28, 2024 · Record numbers of people used food banks across Canada in the past year, according to a new report, and local experts say one in 10 Toronto residents now relies on food banks to get through...
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Several factors are behind this alarming rise: Rapid interest rate hikes and the tightening of financial conditions to tackle decades-high rates of inflation. A countrywide housing supply shortage, particularly affordable housing.
