Food Insecurity

• Canadian food banks reduce services amid ‘unprecedented’ demand

  Food banks are reporting having to change how they serve Canadian communities, with some reducing drop ins or how much food is given.

  Health

  Mar 30
  
• Kennebecasis Valley Food Basket expands to address food insecurity

  Backed by a more than $800,000 upgrade, the non-profit organization is expanding its space and operations. 

  Canada

  Feb 2
  
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• Edmonton’s Food Bank fundraising goals not yet met as demand soars, donations slow

  Right now in Canada, one in four people is experiencing food insecurity — something Edmonton's Food Bank can attest as it struggles to keep up with demand and bring in donations.

  Consumer

  Dec 30, 2025
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• New grocery store-style food bank opens in downtown Calgary

  The Calgary Food Bank has opened a new downtown location that will offer clients a similar experience to shopping at a normal grocery store.

  Economy

  Dec 15, 2025
• ‘Barely holding on’: More than 1M Ontarians visited a food bank in last year

  A new report shows more than one million Ontarians visited a food bank in the past year, with them making 8.7 million visits during this period.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2025
• Saint John man straps fridge on his back to raise awareness about food insecurity

  In just a couple of months, Wright has covered 160 km and collected more than $2,000 in donations for local programs.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2025
• Saskatchewan food banks seeing 5% increase in demand, report says

  Saskatchewan food banks say they are seeing an increase in demand, as a new nationwide report points to an uptick in food bank clients across the country.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2025
• Food insecurity in Canada got worse this year, new report says

  Food Bank Canada's 2025 "Poverty Report Card" gives Canada a failing grade on food insecurity and unemployment, but a slightly more palatable "C" for legislative progress.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2025
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• Food rescue organizations call on Toronto hotel chains to ‘step up’ their policies

  Food organizations across Ontario are urging hotel chains to take stronger action on food waste by finding solutions to donate excess meals amid rising hunger and climate concerns.

  Consumer

  Aug 23, 2025
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• ‘Stretching their dollars’: New study says Canadians struggle with food prices

  A new national study says while Canadians are buying the same amount of food as they did last fall, they're trying to spend less -- and anxiety around affordability has surged.

  Economy

  May 6, 2025