More than 9 million Britons vulnerable to reliance on food banks, research findsOver 9 million in the UK are in deep poverty, risking dependency on food banks without intervention.
Surge in London food bank demand over school breakFood banks in London experience unprecedented demand during school holidays.
Historic numbers of Canadians using food banks, new report says | CBC NewsFood bank usage in Canada has surged, with 1 in 10 Toronto residents relying on them, reflecting a national crisis.
'The medicine for a problem you cannot resolve': Food bank use in Toronto breaks records again | CBC NewsToronto's food bank visits surged to 3.49 million, marking a 38% increase and highlighting the impact of rising living costs post-pandemic.
North Bay food bank issues holiday SOS for donationsThere is an unprecedented need for food assistance in North Bay, far surpassing the donations received by local food banks.
Bay Area food banks sounding the alarm about donationsBay Area food banks are facing unprecedented challenges due to increased food assistance needs and decreased financial support.
More than 9 million Britons vulnerable to reliance on food banks, research findsOver 9 million in the UK are in deep poverty, risking dependency on food banks without intervention.
Surge in London food bank demand over school breakFood banks in London experience unprecedented demand during school holidays.
Historic numbers of Canadians using food banks, new report says | CBC NewsFood bank usage in Canada has surged, with 1 in 10 Toronto residents relying on them, reflecting a national crisis.
'The medicine for a problem you cannot resolve': Food bank use in Toronto breaks records again | CBC NewsToronto's food bank visits surged to 3.49 million, marking a 38% increase and highlighting the impact of rising living costs post-pandemic.
North Bay food bank issues holiday SOS for donationsThere is an unprecedented need for food assistance in North Bay, far surpassing the donations received by local food banks.
Bay Area food banks sounding the alarm about donationsBay Area food banks are facing unprecedented challenges due to increased food assistance needs and decreased financial support.
Now you get free coffee when you take the San Francisco Bay FerryFree coffee is being offered to passengers on weekday-morning trips on the San Francisco Bay Ferry.The promotion is part of a fundraiser for local food banks, with passengers able to scan QR codes to donate.
Schools providing fourth emergency service' feeding families in need studyFood charity in schools is becoming mainstream across England as a response to the cost-of-living crisis and welfare cutbacks.Schools are stepping in to provide food aid due to spiraling food prices and lack of welfare state support.Food support systems within schools are now well-organized and likely here to stay.
Number of people using Ontario food banks rose nearly 40% last year: report | CBC NewsNumber of people using Ontario food banks increased by 38% last year, the largest single-year increase recorded.Food bank usage has risen for seven consecutive years, with precarious work and the rising cost of living as major factors.
French connections - French food banks: Charities struggle with increase in demandFood insecurity in France has tripled over the past decade, leading to an increased demand for food banks and charities.Critics argue that the current system of food distribution in France needs to be reformed.The French military rations system has been praised as an effective and efficient way to distribute food.