According to Food Banks Canada, each month, over 850,000 people turn to food banks for help and more than one – third are children and youth. 

 

Rising food and fuel prices, static incomes, unemployment and changes to benefits are causing many families to struggle to put food on the table, let alone buy basic necessities. Individuals experiencing food insecurity are forced to choose between buying food and paying other bills. Parents choose between eating dinner and giving their portion to their children.

 

Last year, The Salvation Army Hamilton & Dundas Community & Family Services provided food assistance for approximately 2,000 families each month. Those assisted were families with children, employed people whose low wages don’t cover basic living essentials, individuals on social assistance, and Canadians living on a fixed income, which includes seniors and people with disabilities.

 

In addition to providing food, clients are referred to Community and Family Services programs and community resources as necessary, and are provided with spiritual counsel when requested.