Research

In the last year, there were 3.49 million client visits to Toronto food banks – nearly 1 million more visits than the year prior and a 273% increase since pre-pandemic. 

It is unfathomable that the number of client visits to food banks is now higher than the City of Toronto’s entire population.

In the midst of crushing rent and food prices, and an unsustainable cost of living, our neighbours are struggling to meet their most basic needs.

Every food bank visit is a policy failure. Who’s Hungry 2024 is a call to action from real individuals trapped in poverty. Together, we are calling on all levels of government to create real long-term solutions to end poverty and food insecurity.

Stronger policies around affordable housing, decent wages, newcomer supports, and higher social assistance rates will help to ensure that every Torontonian is able to live a life of dignity and realize their right to food.