The Food Banks Canada has just released it's annual Hunger Count - and once again it makes grim reading.
33% USERS ARE CHILDREN
18% ARE WORKING BUT ON LOW WAGES
In March 2024, there were over 2 million visits to food banks in Canada — the highest number in history — representing a 6 per cent increase compared to 2023, and a 90 per cent increase compared to 2019. In addition, there are signs that the food-banking system is reaching its absolute limit.
Read the report here:
https://foodbankscanada.ca/hungercount/On Cortes Island we are at the sharp end of this new reality. If you are able to, please consider donating through our donation portal here:
https://bcvfd.foodbank.bc.ca/fundraiser/cortesisland