GTA Hunger Facts

June 10, 2008

Who’s Hungry 2009: Key Findings
Statistics from the Daily Food Bank

Food bank use in the GTA has rapidly increased in the past year due to the recession.

The largest portion of new clients is people who have lost their jobs or have had their hours cut.

People living in poverty have a high level of vulnerability to costly forms of debt in order to pay for their basic needs.

Percentage of respondents who go into debt to pay for basic needs such as food, rent, or clothing: 77%

Percentage of respondents who have sold assets or property in order to pay their bills: 54%

Hunger by the Numbers - GTA Hunger Facts

Adults going hungry at least once a week:
2006 46%
2005 43%
1995 15%

Children going hungry at least once a week:
2006 23%
2005 22%
1995 11%

Length of Time using a food bank:
1 year or less 56%
1-3 years 24%
3 years or more 20%

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