Food Bank Usage
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Nearly 600,000 people accessed Ontario food banks in a year: reportFood bank usage in Ontario rose 10 per cent during the first year of the pandemic to the highest levels since the recession, a new report has found.CanadaNov 30, 2021
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Toronto food banks see record high visits during COVID-19 pandemicThe 2021 'Who's Hungry' survey found that between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021, there were 1.45 million visits to Toronto food banks, marking the highest number of visits ever.HealthNov 15, 2021
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Toronto-based food bank sees surge in clients amid pandemic-related food insecurityIn a report published Wednesday, the Daily Bread Food Bank says the rate of new clients accessing its member food banks has more than tripled over the course of the crisis.CanadaJul 29, 2020
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Edmonton’s Food Bank falls short of Heritage Festival collection goalFor the second year in a row, Edmonton's Food Bank has fallen short of its goal to collect 50,000 kilograms of food donations at the Heritage Festival.CanadaAug 8, 2018
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Calgary-area non-profits seeing increased need but decrease in donations this holiday seasonThe Salvation Army Kettle Campaign has a target fundraising goal of $1.25 million, but so far, they’ve only raised $390,000 – about 30 per cent.CanadaDec 15, 2017
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Board game captures poverty struggles of many Nova ScotiansPoverty continues to be an issue many Nova Scotians want addressed during the provincial election.PoliticsMay 26, 2017
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Lethbridge girl looking to collect 1,000 pounds of food for birthdayA young Lethbridge girl is celebrating her 11th birthday in a unique way. Instead of presents, Payten Kinahan is on a mission to collect 1,111 pounds of food for the Lethbridge Food Bank.EconomyMay 8, 2017
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Stuff a Bus campaign aims to drive out hunger in EdmontonA report released earlier this month showed Alberta has seen a 17 per cent increase in food bank visits this year.ConsumerNov 30, 2016
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Prince Edward Island sending 50,000 pounds of potatoes to Fort McMurrayThe PEI Potato Board is sending a tractor trailer fully loaded with PEI potatoes to the fire-devastated city. The spuds were donated by packers and growers across the island province.CanadaJul 7, 2016
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