Not having enough money to afford food goes beyond simply feeling hungry. When individuals and families struggle to find safe and healthy housing and enough food, it hinders their ability to pursue education and training that could lead to stable and independent livelihoods. The current economic crisis, with increasing rent prices and soaring inflation and food costs, is affecting more and more households. Many people are finding themselves relying on food banks for the first time. Together, we can work to alleviate food insecurity
for everyone in our community.

About 60% of people experiencing food insecurity have jobs. Two-thirds of respondents to a Feed Ontario survey indicated they have less than $100 per month ($3.33 per day) after paying for housing and utilities.

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$100

Brings $625 worth of groceries to households across Halton and Hamilton.

$365

Allows 45 households for one week to access to healthy fresh food.

$1,200

Supports food delivery for four months for 500 seniors per month.