Canadian food bank use hits 2.3 million monthly visits due to grocery costs, report finds

A new HungerCount report from Food Banks Canada indicates that monthly food bank visits across the country reached a record high of 2.3 million in March. The data highlights a growing trend of food insecurity among Canadians, which is being driven by rising grocery costs.

Beyond the record-breaking visit numbers, the report reveals that one in five food banks in Canada are currently unable to meet the demand of their clients, frequently running out of supplies before all needs are addressed.