Food Crisis Deepens in Canada as Record Number of Canadians Rely on Food Banks

Toronto: The food crisis in Canada appears to have deepened as a large population of Canadians are reportedly relying on food banks. A new report has revealed that a staggering 10 per cent of Toronto's population, approximately 280,000 people, now rely on food banks to meet their basic needs, marking a 36 per cent increase from last year. The latest report alarms a larger crisis in Canada, as it reveals that a record 3.5 million people visited food banks in Toronto in the past year, which even exceeded Toronto's entire population.The report has also revealed that the demand for food banks in the Canadian city of Toronto has seen a huge surge in recent times as over 10 per cent of the people of Toronto have become dependent on food banks to fill their stomachs. Report By Daily Bread Food Bank &amp; North York Harvest Food Bank Highlighted Canada's Growing StruggleThe experts feel that such reports from a country like Canada, which is considered to be relatively prosperous, are worrying and shocking.The "Who's Hungry" report, released by Daily Bread Food Bank and North York Harvest Food Bank, highlights Canada's growing struggle for food security. The number of first-time food bank users is also rising, putting additional pressure on already-strained resources.Experts point to rising housing costs and inflation as key contributors to this crisis, with 25% of Toronto households experiencing food insecurity. Newcomers to Canada are disproportionately affected, with 32 per cent of food bank clients having arrived in the country within the past decade.Food Banks Canada CEO Christine Beardsley attributes this crisis to underinvestment in public services, infrastructure, and housing, calling it a "policy failure". She emphasizes the need for urgent action to address poverty and food insecurity.As the situation continues to worsen, food banks are struggling to keep up with demand. Daily Bread Food Bank CEO Neil Hetherington notes that the number of clients now exceeds the entire population of Toronto, a trend that is “beyond comprehension”.

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Food Crisis Deepens in Canada as Record Number of Canadians Rely on Food Banks

The food crisis in Canada appears to have deepened as a large population of Canadians are reportedly relying on food banks.

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