Food Bank Visits in Canada Have Doubled Since 2019

In March 2025, Canada experienced a record 2.2 million visits to food banks, reflecting a 5.2% increase from the previous year and a doubling since 2019, driven by rising living costs affecting employed individuals, newcomers, and families. Nearly 19.4% of food bank clients are now employed, highlighting the alarming normalization of poverty and food insecurity across the country.

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