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Historic numbers of Canadians using food banks, new report says | CBC News

Food 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 News

Toronto's food bank visits surged to 3.49 million, marking a 38% increase and highlighting the impact of rising living costs post-pandemic.

CBC Toronto's Sounds of the Season raises more than $1 million for local food banks | CBC News

Sounds of the Season raised over $1 million for food banks in the Greater Toronto Area in 2023, marking the third time the fundraiser has surpassed the million-dollar mark.
Enquiring Minds Montessori won the 2023 Sounds of the Season School Challenge for collecting the most food per student among participating schools.

Historic numbers of Canadians using food banks, new report says | CBC News

Food 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 News

Toronto's food bank visits surged to 3.49 million, marking a 38% increase and highlighting the impact of rising living costs post-pandemic.

CBC Toronto's Sounds of the Season raises more than $1 million for local food banks | CBC News

Sounds of the Season raised over $1 million for food banks in the Greater Toronto Area in 2023, marking the third time the fundraiser has surpassed the million-dollar mark.
Enquiring Minds Montessori won the 2023 Sounds of the Season School Challenge for collecting the most food per student among participating schools.
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#food-insecurity

More than half of London working families use food banks, survey finds

Rising living costs have forced over half of London's working families to rely on food banks, highlighting a severe crisis in food security.

More than a million Ontarians used food banks last fiscal year: hunger-relief collective | CBC News

Over one million people in Ontario accessed food banks in the last year, marking a significant increase from previous years.

More than half of London working families use food banks, survey finds

Rising living costs have forced over half of London's working families to rely on food banks, highlighting a severe crisis in food security.

More than a million Ontarians used food banks last fiscal year: hunger-relief collective | CBC News

Over one million people in Ontario accessed food banks in the last year, marking a significant increase from previous years.
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#poverty

More than 9 million Britons vulnerable to reliance on food banks, research finds

Over 9 million in the UK are in deep poverty, risking dependency on food banks without intervention.

How England came to rely on a sticking plaster' crisis fund

The household support fund is vital for food banks and grassroots charities amidst rising demand and declining donations.

The Guardian view on poverty in Britain: desperation in plain sight | Editorial

Labour governments significantly reduced poverty in Britain, but current benefit policies are trapping many in financial distress and exacerbating poverty levels.

More than 9 million Britons vulnerable to reliance on food banks, research finds

Over 9 million in the UK are in deep poverty, risking dependency on food banks without intervention.

How England came to rely on a sticking plaster' crisis fund

The household support fund is vital for food banks and grassroots charities amidst rising demand and declining donations.

The Guardian view on poverty in Britain: desperation in plain sight | Editorial

Labour governments significantly reduced poverty in Britain, but current benefit policies are trapping many in financial distress and exacerbating poverty levels.
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Grocery stores that donate expiring food make higher profits

Retailers play a crucial role in addressing hunger by donating large quantities of food, which also benefits their profitability.
#london

Surge in London food bank demand over school break

Food banks in London experience unprecedented demand during school holidays.

Record number of food bank handouts in London last year - up 171% in five years

Record number of emergency food parcels distributed in London by Trussell Trust in the past year, showing a 171% increase compared to five years ago.

Surge in London food bank demand over school break

Food banks in London experience unprecedented demand during school holidays.

Record number of food bank handouts in London last year - up 171% in five years

Record number of emergency food parcels distributed in London by Trussell Trust in the past year, showing a 171% increase compared to five years ago.
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Keir Starmer visits Iceland store as chairman backs Labour

Iceland's executive chairman supports Labour party
Richard Walker criticizes the Conservative party

Now you get free coffee when you take the San Francisco Bay Ferry

Free 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.

Struggling families having bed picnics' to keep warm, food bank manager says

Families are having bed picnics to keep warm due to the high cost of living.
Food banks are providing assistance with energy bills, putting a financial strain on the charity sector.
#food banks

Number of people using Ontario food banks rose nearly 40% last year: report | CBC News

Number 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.

Schools providing fourth emergency service' feeding families in need study

Food 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.

Welcome back, Mr. Cameron?

Food banks are no longer a source of embarrassment.
Austerity policies imposed by the UK government in 2008 have still not been fully recovered from.

Food insecurity remains high in Berkeley. Here's where to find food banks and what they need

Food banks in Alameda County and Berkeley are experiencing high demand for food services, with longer lines and fewer federal resources.
The Alameda County Community Food Bank distributed over 60 million pounds of food between July and September, surpassing pandemic years.
Federal programs like the child tax credit and food assistance programs expired or were rolled back in 2022, leading to increased food insecurity.

The Best Thing to Donate to Food Banks Is Money

High food prices disproportionately impact low-income families.
More than 44 million Americans don't have enough food to eat.
Food banks rely on donations to meet the increased demand for their services.

Number of people using Ontario food banks rose nearly 40% last year: report | CBC News

Number 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.

Schools providing fourth emergency service' feeding families in need study

Food 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.

Welcome back, Mr. Cameron?

Food banks are no longer a source of embarrassment.
Austerity policies imposed by the UK government in 2008 have still not been fully recovered from.

Food insecurity remains high in Berkeley. Here's where to find food banks and what they need

Food banks in Alameda County and Berkeley are experiencing high demand for food services, with longer lines and fewer federal resources.
The Alameda County Community Food Bank distributed over 60 million pounds of food between July and September, surpassing pandemic years.
Federal programs like the child tax credit and food assistance programs expired or were rolled back in 2022, leading to increased food insecurity.

The Best Thing to Donate to Food Banks Is Money

High food prices disproportionately impact low-income families.
More than 44 million Americans don't have enough food to eat.
Food banks rely on donations to meet the increased demand for their services.
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French connections - French food banks: Charities struggle with increase in demand

Food 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.
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