Food Insecurity
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Nova Scotia rates of poverty, food insecurity in 2022 worst among all provincesNew data from Statistics Canada shows that Nova Scotia’s rates of poverty and food insecurity in 2022 were the highest of any province.CanadaApr 30
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8.7M Canadians reported food insecurity in 2022 as median incomes fellA report released on Friday has found the median after-tax income of Canadian families and unattached individuals was $70,500 in 2022, a decrease from $73,000 in 2021.CanadaApr 26
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Food insecurity a growing problem in Montreal’s West IslandThe increase in the number of clients is why the mission is moving at the beginning of June to 72D Brunswick Boulevard in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, to a space twice the current size.CanadaApr 15
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‘All Essentials Saturday’ hopes to restock shelves at Durham Region food banksAs rent and food prices continue to rise and donations continue to dwindle, this weekend's first 'All Essentials Saturday' food drive hopes to fill shelves across the region.CanadaApr 5
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Ottawa unveils $1B for national school food programThe federal government says the funds will feed an additional 400,000 children a year, beyond programs offered by provinces and school boards.CanadaApr 1
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Demand doubles at food bank in Oromocto, N.B. driven in part by Canadian Forces membersDemand has doubled at a food bank in Oromocto, N.B., its executive director says. Members of the Canadian Forces and more seniors needing support are part of the increase.CanadaApr 1
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Barrie Food Bank struggling to meet high demandThe Barrie Food Bank is asking for more support as it struggles to keep up with the demand for its services during its spring food drive.CanadaMar 25
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Slammed: Food banks in Montreal are at a crisis point, and have ‘hit a wall’Food banks in Montreal's Parc-Extension neighbourhood are sounding the alarm over a sharp increase in demand and the need to address the root causes of food insecurity.CanadaMar 21
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University Students’ Council food centre reports 600% year to year increase in Western students requiring assistanceThe University Students’ Council (USC) food centre is reporting a 600% year to year increase in Western students requiring their assistance.CanadaMar 15
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Kelowna non-profit struggles with food insecurity as it supports those in needThe reduction in meals from three to two lasted an entire year with dinner service only being reinstated this month, thanks to a pair of significant donations.CanadaMar 12
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