With the cost of living at record highs, individuals and families in every community across Canada are at a breaking point. Food Banks Canada’s HungerCount 2023 report shows that food banks across the country are experiencing overwhelming demand, with food bank use rising to the highest levels on record in 2023. The milestone report found…
Food Banks Canada conducts the annual HungerCount survey to provide a point-in-time snapshot of food bank use nationwide and who is struggling the most. It is the only research study encompassing the country’s 4,750+ food banks and community organizations, within and outside of the Food Banks Canada network. This year, the HungerCount 2023 report shows…
Food bank visits in 2023 were at an unprecedented level. According to Food Banks Canada’s HungerCount 2023 report, there were almost two million visits to food banks in Canada in March alone, far surpassing last year’s record-breaking usage. This record level of usage shows increasing numbers of people in Canada are struggling to pay for…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Meghan Kellington, Starfish Pack Program and Media Coordinator at Archway Food Bank in Abbotsford, BC. What is your role in food banking? Starfish Pack Program and Media Coordinator at Archway Food Bank in Abbotsford, BC….
