OVERALL FINDINGS
In March 2023, there were almost 2 million visits to food banks across Canada, representing a 32 per cent increase compared to March 2022, and a 78.5 per cent increase compared to March 2019, which is the highest year-over-year increase in usage ever reported.
THE DATA
Canada
| ALL |
|---|
| Total Visits | 1,935,911 |
|---|
| Total Visits (Child) | 642,257 |
|---|
| % Change in Total Visits 2022-2023 | 32 |
|---|
| % Change in Total Visits 2019-2023 | 79 |
|---|
| Total Meals and Snacks | 3,820,925 |
|---|
| Food Banks Reporting | 2,388 |
|---|
43.8
%
ARE SINGLE ADULT HOUSEHOLDS
%
ARE SINGLE ADULT HOUSEHOLDS
Single adult households represent 43.8% of households accessing food banks, while representing only 29.3% of the population
