Edmonton’s Food Bank sees dramatic increase in food insecurity
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Edmonton’s Food Bank sees dramatic increase in food insecurity
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May 23, 2024
Food Banks Canada's annual poverty report card has been released. It rates how governments have responded to poverty. Alberta was given a D- grade, down from a D in 2023. Marjorie Bencz, executive director of Edmonton's Food Bank, joined Global News at Noon to speak about Edmonton's dramatic increase in food insecurity.
Edmonton’s Food Bank sees dramatic increase in food insecurity
Description
May 23, 2024
Food Banks Canada's annual poverty report card has been released. It rates how governments have responded to poverty. Alberta was given a D- grade, down from a D in 2023. Marjorie Bencz, executive director of Edmonton's Food Bank, joined Global News at Noon to speak about Edmonton's dramatic increase in food insecurity.
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