Hunger by the Numbers
Nearly 1 in 4
people in Canada live in food insecure households.
28%
of families with children say they will probably need a food bank in the next six months.
18%
of people that use food banks are employed.
Hunger Research
Until hunger and food insecurity are eliminated, our work will continue.
HungerCount 2024
Food bank use in Canada continues to rise year after year. View the stats, read our policy recommendations and help us drive change.
Poverty Vulnerability Map
Poverty can be hard to see, which makes it harder to address. Our interactive map gives insight into the geography of poverty and the factors behind it.
Exploring barriers to food access
Download our report and learn how we’re addressing the gap between those experiencing food insecurity and those who try to get help.
Poverty in Canada Through a Deprivation Lens
Learn how the Material Deprivation Index helps understand the causes of poverty and food insecurity. A collaboration with the Environics Institute for Survey Research.
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