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B.C. gets D+ on inaugural Poverty Report Card from Food Banks CanadaFactors considered include various measurements and experiences of poverty, standard of living, and government progress on passing anti-poverty legislation.EconomySep 26
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Manitoba scores slightly higher than average on poverty reduction: reportFood Banks Canada's newly released Poverty Report Cards assign Manitoba a C- grade.CanadaSep 26
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Calgary Food Bank hosts 19th annual Citywide Food DriveCalgarians participating in the food drive will fill the bags with non-perishable food and leave the bags on their driveway for food bank volunteers to pick up.CanadaSep 23
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Hamilton food bank partners seeking $1.25M as annual donations drop rapidlyHamilton Food Share and 16 hunger-relief partners are seeking some $1.25 million in annual funding from the city to purchase bulk food and ensure they meet community demand.CanadaSep 21
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Alberta post-secondary students struggle with finances as cost of living soarsAccording to the Council of Alberta University Students, many students in the province are forced to cut down on food options to make ends meet.EducationSep 17
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‘Pretty amazing!’: Calgary couple running 50 half-marathons to raise money for food bankA couple of caring Calgarians are marking a major moment in their lives by tackling a pretty daunting challenge and raising funds for the Calgary Food Bank.FeaturesSep 15
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‘Very critical’: Halifax university students returning to class with empty stomachs, walletsThe Dalhousie University food bank has seen an increased demand in the number of students looking for assistance, with an expected rise this fallEconomySep 5
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Ottawa Food Bank forced to turn down volunteers due to donation shortfallIt attributes the scarcity in donations to high food prices, which the organization says 'are understandably impacting donor habits.'CanadaAug 22
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Ottawa Food Bank says it’s short on food: ‘Never seen anything like this’The food bank tied the donation shortage to the high price of groceries that continues to outpace inflation, which has other food banks struggling to meet growing demand.CanadaAug 21
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42 per cent usage increase of Regina Food BankIn 2022-23, the Regina Food Bank served 55,224 households, a nine per cent increase from the previous year.CanadaAug 9
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