I think one of the most important gifts we can give alongside cash is the gift of our voice. People experiencing food insecurity want policy change, not charity.
Food banks as an organization are about as old as I am. It feels like we've had this model forever, but we haven't. It doesn't have to be here.
A report by Food Banks Canada this year found there were more than two million visits to Canadian food banks in March 2024 alone. The demand is surging.
Over 50% of the 12,000 new people using food banks monthly are employed full-time; more than 60% have post-secondary education.
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