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Nova Scotia food banks saw more than 43,000 visits during a one month span, according to Food Banks Canada's #HungerCount. @foodbankscanada #FeedNS
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Most respected country'? Tell that to the 2.2M Canadians hitting food banks monthly—record high, thanks.
Meanwhile, $12.3B taxpayer cash jets off for Liberal fluff like youth employment in Senegal.
Respect? Earn it by putting Canadians first. #Cdnpoli #HungerCount #ForeignAidFail
"The organization’s 2025 #HungerCount report says monthly visits neared 2.2 #million in March 2025 -- five per cent higher than March 2024 and nearly #double since March 2019, before the pandemic."
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The Year in Food: Canada’s Top 10 Food Stories of 2024
1⃣Record Number of Visits to Food Banks: #HungerCount revealed unprecedented food bank visits and a 22.9% food insecurity rate, highlighting a growing affordability crisis.
2⃣Carbon Tax Debate on Food Prices: Studies confirm the tax increases production and transport costs, raising concerns about long-term impacts on Canadian food systems.
3⃣Potential Tariffs with the Return of Donald Trump: Fears of 25% tariffs under Trump's presidency threaten Canada’s agri-food sector, already grappling with slim margins.
4⃣Railway, Grain, and Port Disruptions: Labour disputes disrupted supply chains, damaging Canada's international reputation and emphasizing the need for proactive labour policies.
5⃣Record Food Recalls and Safety Alerts: High-profile recalls linked to fatalities underscored the challenges of managing food safety in complex supply chains.
6⃣The GST Holiday and Taxes on Food Debate: Ottawa’s temporary GST/HST holiday sparked debate over its minimal savings for consumers and logistical challenges for retailers.
7⃣The Rise of GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic: Transformative drugs for weight loss gained traction, raising concerns about affordability, access, and societal impacts on wellness.
8⃣Endorsement of Grocer Code of Conduct by the "Big Five": A milestone in retailer-supplier relations, though questions about enforcement and consumer trust remain.
9⃣Capital Gains Tax Changes Impacting FarmersA 30% tax hike on profits above $250K alarmed farmers, exacerbating succession challenges and industry consolidation.
🔟The Loblaw Boycott That Wasn’t: Despite online momentum, the boycott fizzled, sparking discussions about "greedflation" and corporate ethics in the grocery sector.
Honorable Mentions
➡️Approval of methane-reducing cattle feed.
➡️Upcoming cloned meat approvals in Canada.
Bill C-282 protecting supply management during trade deals.
➡️Bill C-293’s focus on alternative proteins ("Vegan Act").
➡️Tightening of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
#FoodSystems #Canada #AgriFood #TopStories2024
No.1: Record Number of Visits to Food Banks
In 2024, the #HungerCount report revealed a record-breaking number of visits to food banks, alongside Canada’s food insecurity rate reaching an unprecedented 22.9%. These figures highlight a growing affordability crisis, driven by soaring food prices, stagnant wages, and broader inflationary pressures. While some have pointed fingers at immigration, such narratives overlook the complex economic dynamics at play and the humanity at the heart of this issue. Food banks, stretched beyond capacity, are emblematic of a broader social crisis. This story underscores the urgent need for robust social safety nets and policies that prioritize affordability and inclusivity.
#HungerCount 2024 found that there will be two million visits made to food banks this month alone.
Beyond just numbers, these visits represent the very real and challenging experiences of people like Josephine Sindani, a former food bank client who first visited as a child.
I am really not sure what to say about this. I weep for our hungry children (33% of food bank users are kids according to #Hungercount) and for poorly paid staff at these establishments. No wonder folks are increasingly upset. https://t.co/EgwIJ8usrm
More people than ever need food support, and the @guelphfoodbank is seeing an increase in new visitors and growing need for food in #Guelph.
#HungerCount
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#HungerCount 2022 shows that historic #inflation has all people in Canada feeling the pinch in one way or another, but that some groups are being affected more than others.
. @foodbankscanada’s #HungerCount, a national report on food bank use, shows a 14 per cent increase in the number of visits to food banks in #NS in March 2022 compared to March 2021. #Halifax @feednovascotia
https://t.co/iJNzkmabqS
See how the number of Alberta food bank clients whose main source of income is employment has increased. For more information on @foodbankscanada #HungerCount 2022 visit https://t.co/yehFQ392gG
See how Edmonton's Food Bank compares with the children we serve. For more information on @foodbankscanada #HungerCount 2022 visit https://t.co/yehFQ2Rrp8
It’s coming! Our latest #HungerCount report, the only research study to survey the country’s 4,750+ food banks and community organizations, will be released this Thursday, October 27th.
Stay tuned to this space for our new findings.
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#HungerCount2022
Less in people, but more in appetite.
It’s how hungry those people are.
HE goes by #HungerCount
HE goes by appetite.
HOW HUNGRY ARE YOU?
#BlindToTheBread (Mark 8:14-22)
by @BishopJakes at @TPHDallas
this #SundayMorning #TPHonline
@UN The first and most persistent myth is that people who access food bank services aren’t *really* in need and assumes that people who use food banks are somehow "scamming the system.” The data from our most recent #HungerCount report tells a different story. 2/7
"By the end of the year and leading to now, we
have seen steady increases in the number of clients accessing our services as CERB is long since done, and many layoffs are still occurring, making people very strapped for cash.”
- Survey respondent, Ontario
(From #HungerCount)
In case you missed it, we released our annual #HungerCount report last week. It found that high housing costs, rising food costs, and low incomes are creating a "perfect storm" that's driving an increase in food bank use across the country. Read more here: https://t.co/vMwaf62IlX
In case you missed it, we released our annual #HungerCount report last week. It found that high housing costs, rising food costs, and low incomes are creating a "perfect storm" that's driving an increase in food bank use across the country. Read more here: https://t.co/vMwaf62IlX
What is the HungerCount Report? #HungerCount is an annual survey conducted by @foodbankscanada in March of each year to collect, analyze & share information about food bank use across the country. The data shows & factors contributing to food bank use. https://t.co/Cilig0UyYg
#HungerCount report by @foodbankscanada reveals a growing need for people to access the food bank. Take a look here: https://t.co/w18HXnLNkv
Canada’s food banks are bracing as the pandemic creates a “perfect storm." Visits have ballooned by 20.3% over March 2019, representing the largest increase since the recession in 2008. Read our #HungerCount report to learn more about the ongoing crisis.
https://t.co/n7gFRWvfHT
Waterloo Region food banks bracing for ‘perfect storm’ over the winter months https://t.co/UQuOlJbCMw via @wr_record. #feedwr @foodbankscanada #hungercount
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