Bread Food Bank says it’s already expecting to spend $2.5 million more than expected this year – and that’s before factoring in the increased demand U.S. tariffs would cause.

While the U.S. has delayed tariffs on some Canadian goods until April 2, Toronto food banks are still bracing for worst case scenarios. They say if the tariffs are imposed, it could lead to even more ...

In Brampton’s Bramalea neighbourhood, families are lining up for fresh produce every month, leaving not just with food, but with hope.

Food Banks Mississauga says it is cutting two programs and reducing its paid workforce by 16 per cent to avoid decreasing the amount of food it can give out and ensure its long-term sustainability.

Central Toronto and Etobicoke visits have actually decreased this year, but Scarborough has seen an eight per cent rise, and North York nine per cent for the year. The riding of Etobicoke North is ...

On January 27, 2025 The City of Toronto declared a food emergency as more than one out of every ten Torontonians now rely on food banks. Canada’s biggest city follows two other Ontario ...

ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW “We know we’re starting to see a dramatic increase (in food bank use),” Nyberg told Metroland Media Toronto. “This replicates what we’re seeing in the economy; precarious jobs, ...

Toronto food banks – many of which are already struggling to meet demand – are expecting to see a significant increase in users if the threatened U.S. tariffs go ahead on April 2.