Canada food banks record 2 million monthly visits due to inflation, housing costs, and insufficient social support.

Food banks in Canada reported a record 2 million monthly visits in 2023, nearly double the number from March 2019. This surge, driven by rapid inflation, high housing costs, and inadequate social support, particularly affects renters and marginalized groups. Food Banks Canada CEO Kirstin Beardsley urged the government to implement rent assistance and a monthly payment for low-income individuals, along with a new "groceries and essentials benefit."

October 28, 2024
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