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flag High food costs and inflation drive record demand for food banks in Ontario, with over one million people relying on them in 2024.

flag The Sudbury Food Bank reports sustained high demand despite collecting over 119 tons of food and $120,000 in donations through the annual Edgar Burton Christmas Drive. flag Rising food prices—up 41% for eggs, 59% for beef, and 77% for coffee over six years—combined with inflation, rent hikes, and shrinkflation are making food unaffordable for many. flag Experts project a family of four will spend nearly $17,600 on food in 2026. flag Over one million Ontarians relied on food banks in 2024, prompting calls for government action as child hunger grows. flag Advocacy groups stress food banks alone cannot solve systemic poverty and urge long-term solutions.

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