Friday December 13, 2024 | NATIONAL
Posted by Island Social Trends
The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is contributing $260,000 to 129 food banks and community organizations across Canada in 2024.
Many Canadians, especially those in marginalized and low-income groups, are struggling with high living costs, from housing to food staples.
As a result, more people are turning to food banks across the country to help meet their basic needs. This does indicate a shortfall of the overall employment system in Canada, but the support in real-time is needed.
“The growing demand for food banks in Canada shows the tough financial challenges many families are facing,” said Marty Warren, President of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund.
“This is a clear sign that we need to take action to address poverty at its core and strengthen support systems for those who need it most,” said Warren.
Within the Steelworkers Western Canada district, the following food banks on Vancouver Island received support:
- Campbell River Food Bank
- Comox Valley Food Bank
- Cowichan Valley Basket Society
- Ladysmith Food Bank
- Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes
- Salvation Army (Port Alberni)
- Port Hardy Harvest Food Bank
- Powell River Action Centre Society
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- Bingo night on December 14 in Mill Bay to support CMS Food Bank (December 4, 2024)
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