Food bank usage in Canada soars to all-time high

More than 2.2 million people turned to food banks in Canada in March alone, the highest recorded number ever, according to Food Bank Canada’s 2025 Hunger Count.

Why It Matters

The rise in food insecurity in Canada highlights the larger economic pressures Canadians face, showing the real effects of the affordability crisis and the need for systemic solutions.

Food bank usage has once again increased to historic highs across Canada, according to the latest data. 

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