2022 Report on Food Insecurity

Food Banks Canada’s recent report on food insecurity in 2023 painted a bleak picture of rising food insecurity, with nearly seven million Canadians struggling to put food on the table due to the rising cost of living.

The Food Bank of York Region’s newly released annual report on food insecurity highlights the alarming growth in demand for food in York Region. Rising costs of rent and food have placed immense pressure on low-income and working poor households, as well as people dependent on social assistance, leaving them vulnerable to severe food insecurity.