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Over 358,000 meals served in Niagara in 2024 highlight rising food insecurity amid stagnant wages and aging population.
A Brock University policy brief reveals rising food insecurity in Niagara, with over 358,000 congregate meals served in 2024 by 19 agencies, including 176,697 for students and nearly 178,200 delivered to seniors and others unable to cook.
Low-barrier services requiring no income proof are critical due to stagnant wages, rising housing costs, and an aging population, with many residents lacking cooking access.
Despite concerns about "meal-hopping," researchers say such cases are rare.
Agencies operate without coordinated data sharing, limiting understanding of needs, prompting calls for further research to improve support.
Más de 358,000 comidas servidas en Niagara en 2024 resaltan el aumento de la inseguridad alimentaria en medio de salarios estancados y una población envejecida.