Canadian Food Banks Facing Demand Not Seen Since 2008 Recession
A new report released by Food Banks Canada reveals that visits to food banks across the country have risen by 20 per cent since 2019, a level of demand not seen since the 2008 recession.
Published Thursday, the report is based on a research study involving more than 4,750 food banks and community organizations across the country. Titled HungerCount 2021, it sheds a light on the increasing demand for food bank services across Canada.
Kirstin Beardsley, chief network services officer at Food Banks Canada, notes that while food bank use was high in Canada prior to the pandemic, current conditions are creating the “perfect storm” for a rapidly growing number of visits to food banks across the country.
