Hunger Count 2026
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Key Findings from the latest report on food insecurity in Canada.
In March 2026, Canada’s food banks recorded 2,355,075 visits, the highest number ever recorded. That is 8.7% higher than last year and 117% higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic. About 776,000 of those visits were children. Since 2021, food prices have increased by approximately 30%, housing costs by 28%, and transportation costs by nearly 24%. Nearly 18% of food bank users report employment earnings as their primary source of income. Low wages and insufficient work income are becoming increasingly common reasons for people seeking assistance from food banks.
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