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Food Bank Usage in Canada Hits Record High of 2 Million Visits, Driven by Rising Costs

  • Food bank usage in Canada reached over 2 million visits in March 2024, marking a 90% increase since 2019, driven by high costs of groceries, housing, and inadequate social support.
  • The hardest-hit groups include renters, seniors, families with children, and racialized communities.
  • Food Banks Canada urges the government to provide immediate rent and essential support to low-income Canadians.