Ontario's food bank usage hit over a million in 2024, up 25%, due to high costs and unstable jobs.

Ontario's food banks saw a 25% rise in usage to over a million people in 2024, marking eight years of consecutive growth. High housing costs and precarious employment are driving this surge, forcing 40% of food banks to reduce food provided and 50% to cut essential services. Feed Ontario calls for government action to improve social programs, affordable housing, and employment laws.

December 02, 2024
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