Canada's reliance on food banks has soared to a grim new milestone, according to data from Food Banks Canada.
Artem Mousessian wraps a shipment for delivery at the distribution centre for Moisson Montreal, the largest food bank in Canada, Jan. 28, 2016, in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Food Banks Canada CEO Kirstin Beardsley says food banks are being pushed to "the brink" and low-income Canadians need help immediately. One urgent recommendation is "a groceries and essentials benefit," which Beardsley said could be achieved by rejigging the existing quarterly GST credit that goes to low-income Canadians.
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