Every year, food banks across the country are setting new records. This year, they recorded 2.2 million visits in a single month. That’s double the monthly usage recorded just six years ago. It took decades to reach one million visits in a month, and it has now taken half a decade to more than double that. This growth is making it difficult
for food bankers to ensure that everyone has access to the daily food required to live, work, and reach their full potential.
Behind every food bank visit is a story. A parent skipping meals so their kids can eat. A senior choosing between medication and groceries. A worker juggling multiple jobs and still coming up short at the end of
the month. These are not outliers.
This is Canada’s new normal.
Below is a snapshot from the report – to read the full report click HERE.
See how food banks in Lethbridge are being effected and what our Executive Director has to say here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/lethbridge-food-bank-demand-increasing-as-nationwide-food-bank-use-doubles-since-2019/
