According to new data released by Food Banks Canada, food bank visits have risen by 50 per cent since 2021, and 30 percent of Canadian food banks have run out of food.
The leader of the opposition, Tony Wakeham, is calling for urgent action to address Newfoundland and Labrador’s growing food insecurity crisis, as food banks across the province are forced to cut back amid soaring demand and inflationary pressures. Wakeham says “Due to rising costs and increased demand, the Stephenville food bank was forced to reduce hamper sizes just to stay operational, highlighting a dire situation. " He says food banks across the province are speaking out about the surging need and their struggle to keep up. Staff and volunteers are being forced to cut back on what they provide to those in need. According to new data released by Food Banks Canada, food bank visits have risen by 50 per cent since 2021, and 30 percent of Canadian food banks have run out of food. The Seniors’ Advocate reported last fall that 32 percent of seniors did not have enough income to meet their financial needs.ch further burden struggling families and food banks.
Funeral arrangements are in place for Nola Roberts of Nola's Trendsetters, who passed away yesterday
AG's latest report contains 132 recommendations but 57 of them are old
Lots of Cormorant helicopters will be flying around the west coast during the next week
Multicultural Food and Craft Fair at the Corner Brook Legion tomorrow
78-year-old McIvers man appears in court charged with attempted murder
