The cost of food is increasing, and families will start seeing higher grocery bills starting as early as next month. Throughout 2022, the cost of fruit will rise by 5%, dairy by 6%, and vegetables by 7%. For families already on a tight budget, food affordability is a...
No one should have to make the choice between paying their rent or buying food, but as unemployment increases due to COVID-19, and food costs continue to rise, that’s what’s happening. Many families are struggling to keep food on the table and children...
Average Canadian family to spend nearly $1,000 more on food than they did in 2021, according to the 2022 Dalhousie University’s 2022 Food Price Report. As food prices continue to rise, Student Nutrition Programs have never been more essential and have never...
Food bank usage in Toronto has risen 45% since 2020. Living in the city is extremely expensive and, on average, after paying for housing, food bank users are only left with $9.17 in their pocket, per day. That $9.17 needs to cover food, transportation, and any other...
According to the Bank of Canada, the inflation causing the dramatic rise in food prices will continue for months. Already, the cost of some products has gone up by 20-25%, and it’s no surprise to anyone that many families are struggling to put food on the table....
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