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Hunger in Canada is a lot more common than you may think.

According to Statistics Canada, 1 in 7 Canadians are food insecure. But if we’re to change the statistics and the status quo, we must gain a better understanding as to who is impacted by hunger and why. That’s where HungerCount comes in.

Hunger snapshot

Age, background, personal circumstances, geography; our annual HungerCount report provides a deeper dive into the real people behind the statistics. With key insights representing a cross-section of most food bank agencies, organizations, and programs within (and outside of) the Food Banks Canada network, HungerCount offers a collective snapshot of food bank use in this country.

33.1%
of food bank users in Canada are children, while only representing 18.8% of the population.
are children
1,462,795
There were a total of 1,462,795 visits to food banks across Canada in 2022.
There were a total of 1,462,795 visits to food banks across Canada in 2022.
45.4%
of food bank users in Canada are single adult households, while only representing 29.3% of the population.
are single
How many seniors?
Seniors represent 8.9% of Canadian food bank users, with the rate of increase far outpacing other age groups.
Seniors represent 8.9% of Canadian food bank users, with the rate of increase far outpacing other age groups.
49%
of Canadian food bank users are on social assistance or disability-related supports as their main source of income.
are on …
How many single parents?
Single adults with children represent 17.9% of Canadian food bank users, while representing only 11.2% of the population.
Single adults with children represent 17.9% of Canadian food bank users, while representing only 11.2% of the population.
1 in 7
– the ratio of Canadians accessing food banks that are currently employed.
4,045,013
A total of 4,045,013 meals and snacks were served in March of 2022 (does not include hamper programs).
A total of 4,045,013 meals and snacks were served in March of 2022 (does not include hamper programs).
THE FULL BREAKDOWN ON HUNGER IN CANADA

Nobody should be left hungry in the shadows

By equipping the food-bank network, academics, governments, and concerned citizens with key data, HungerCount aims to shine a light on the critical issue of food insecurity in Canada.

With this information, food banks nationwide can advocate to governments for change.

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