Food bank use in Windsor-Essex continues to climb according to the Windsor Essex Food Bank Association, citing food inflation as the number one cause.
Officials said a 22 per cent increase was reported during the first quarter of 2023 and fear local food banks will struggle to match demand.
“Food inflation is higher than inflation,” said association president June Muir. “We have people on fixed incomes. How do you make ends meet when food is so costly and be able to provide and have a healthy normal life? It’s hard on everyone and we’re seeing it.”
Muir, who also serves as CEO of the Unemployed Help Centre – Hub of Opportunities, said donations are down at this time of year, suggesting things are critical for many families and individuals.
“Who we see today is not who we saw before. We have a lot of people working,” Muir explained. “It’s not …