Local, provincial food bank numbers at all time high

One in 16 Ontarians have relied on food bank services this year

December 26, 2024 @ 7:00 amListowel Banner, News, Walkerton Herald-Times

The Atwood Firefighter Association recently made a donations to the Salvation Army Good Bank. Presenting a cheque from the firefighter association is Captain Brett Long. Receiving the $1,000 donation on behalf of the Salvation Army is Food Bank Coordinator Carolyn Saunders. (Contributed Photo)
MIDWESTERN ONTARIO – The number of those reliant on food bank services has never been greater across the province and locally. The recently released Hunger Report by Feed Ontario revealed that food bank usage is on the rise across Ontario. Midwestern Newspapers reached out to local food banks to better understand the local situation. According…
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Kelsey Bent is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.