A volunteer places products on shelves at the Kanata Food Cupboard, on Oct. 7, 2022, in Ottawa.
The Ottawa Food Bank says it will have to cut its food transfers to partner agencies by up to half next year, leaving some community food banks fearing collapse in the face of overwhelming demand.Posted: Oct 22, 2024 6:03 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
Wilson called on the city to commit $5.6 million in bridge funding to help fill the gap, as councillors considered an anti-poverty strategy on Tuesday. Carroll said Ottawa is facing one of the biggest food crises it has ever seen, and urged the city to take action now. "Imagine having no food to feed your family and being told your food bank appointment will be in five weeks' time," said Yolanda Jones of Pinecrest Terrace Community House, whose food bank has faced a 71 per cent increase in visits in just two years.
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