The number of Canadians turning to food banks for help is at an all-time high, according to the HungerCount 2012 national study released by Food Banks Canada. After dipping slightly in 2011, food bank use in Canada increased by 2.4 per cent in 2012, and now is 31 per cent higher than before the 2008-2009 … Read more
The results of the HungerCount 2011 survey show that far too many people are being left behind on Canada’s road to economic recovery. HungerCount 2011 results indicate a staggering 26% increase in food bank use between 2008 and 2011. The report highlights that in a typical month, food banks across the country provide food to … Read more
The group announced the results of the HungerCount 2010 survey, that shows food banks across Canada helped 867,948 separate individuals in March 2010, an increase of 9.2%, or more than 73,000 people, compared to March 2009. This is 28% higher than in 2008, and is the highest level of food bank use since 1997. Call … Read more
