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Food bank use hits 2.3 million monthly visits due to grocery costs, report shows

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The Globe and Mail · collected 2026-10-21 · by Sadeen Mohsen

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Food Banks Canada reports that monthly visits to food banks have reached 2.3 million due to rising grocery costs, indicating a significant strain on many Canadians. Nearly 10 million people nationwide are experiencing food insecurity, with one in five food banks running out of supplies before meeting all client needs.
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A recent report by Food Banks Canada indicates that over 2.3 million people use food banks monthly due to rising grocery costs, marking a significant increase from previous years. The report highlights that nearly 10 million Canadians are currently facing food insecurity nationwide. Food bank operators are struggling as one in five of them run out of supplies before meeting the needs of all their clients, underscoring the severe impact of increasing living expenses on vulnerable populations.

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A new report from Food Banks Canada says nearly 10 million Canadians across the country are struggling with food insecurity.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-21
2026-10-21 · The Globe and Mail
Food bank use hits 2.3 million monthly visits due to grocery costs, report shows · assertive framing

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A new report from Food Banks Canada says nearly 10 million Canadians across the country are struggling with food insecurity. asserted
Canadians → say → insecurity
Food banks are feeling the pressure as one in five report running out of food before meeting the needs of all their clients. asserted
one → feel → clients
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