"We're meant to help people in an emergency, but what's changed is now people are in emergency every single month because the income they have is nowhere near covering the actual costs that it would take to live their life. Food banks were intended to bridge a gap only, but the organization says food insecurity continues to grow in the city."
"In its 2020-2021 annual report, the organization says it had 25,801 unique visitors, while in May 2025, it had 48,539 unique visitors. The organization says nearly 30 per cent of food bank visitors in Mississauga are currently employed, compared to less than 15 per cent in 2022."
"We really rely on other neighbours in the community who want to make sure that their neighbours aren't going hungry. Nicholls said 90 per cent of the organization's funding comes from the community while about five weeks of its year are funded by Peel Region."
Food Banks Mississauga reports visitor numbers have nearly doubled from 25,801 in 2020-2021 to 48,539 in May 2025, indicating persistent food insecurity in the city. The organization launched a spring fundraising drive targeting $800,000 by April 30. CEO Meghan Nicholls emphasizes that food insecurity has not returned to pre-pandemic levels but worsened, with people facing monthly emergencies as incomes fail to cover living costs. Nearly 30 percent of food bank visitors are employed, up from 15 percent in 2022, and seniors comprise 35 percent more visitors than in 2023. The organization operates over 60 food programs and relies on 90 percent community funding, with only five weeks annually supported by Peel Region.
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