Toronto, Oct 16th, 2024 – World Food Day reminds us that everyone has the fundamental right to adequate food. Yet, climate extremes, conflicts, economic downturns, and inequality are putting nutritious food out of reach for millions of people worldwide- including here in Canada.
With the cost-of-living crisis pushing nearly 9 million Canadians into food insecurity, hunger in our communities is at a record high. Over the past year, almost a quarter of Canadians reported food shortages, compromised grocery quality, or anxiety about where their next meal was coming from.
In response to this growing crisis, Action Against Hunger Canada is proud to announce a partnership with the Fort York Food Bank, a multi-service agency that serves over 5,500 people weekly in Toronto’s downtown core.
Through this partnership, Action Against Hunger Canada will support Fort York Food Bank’s vital efforts to address growing food insecurity and ensure vulnerable people in Toronto have access to nutritious food.
“As the cost of food and housing continues to rise, more and more people across Canada are finding it difficult to put food on the table. Right now, we’re seeing record numbers of people accessing our food bank,” says Fort York Food Bank’s executive director, Julie LeJeune. “And these numbers are steadily growing every week. Every month. We’ve become the busiest food bank in downtown Toronto.”
“Canada is seeing record numbers of people relying on food banks, but the funding needed to support these organizations isn’t keeping pace. Food banks are deeply rooted in their communities and play a vital role in providing healthy food to those who need it, “says Onome Ako, Chief Executive Officer at Action Against Hunger Canada. “That’s why we are proud to partner with the Fort York Food Bank to ensure they receive the support needed to reduce hunger in our communities.”
Fort York Food Bank is a grassroots multi-service organization serving over 5,500 individuals per week with healthy groceries and hot meals. Our vision is to restore the dignity and integrity of individuals in helping them reconnect with our community.
Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 21 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 56 countries, our 8,900 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
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