Canadian food prices have continued to rise, and Toronto Food Bank's visits are innovative

[Global Times Comprehensive Report] With the high inflation rate in Canada, the continuous rising food prices have allowed more and more people to help charity. According to the Canadian Television Network (CTV) reported on the 16th, Toronto Food Bank's visits in June reached a new high, but high costs and shrinking donations made food banks under pressure.

According to data from Toronto's "Daily Food Food" Food Bank, a total of 171,631 people visited the agency last month, including nearly 8,000 new customers. Before the epidemic, the average monthly visits of the Food Bank were only about 60,000. "We have served Toronto for more than 30 years and never provided services to so many people." "Daily Food Food" CEO Neil Hathalinon said in an interview, "This is a one Systemic issues involve factors such as the shortage of affordable housing, lack of income, and income growth cannot keep up with the speed of inflation. "

It is reported that the inflation rate in Canada in May was as high as 7.7%, reaching the highest level since 1983. The rising food prices and housing costs have greatly affected the basic lives of the local people. For example, food prices rose by nearly 10%last year, which is equivalent to an average of 1,300 Canadian dollars (about 6700 yuan) on an average annual expenditure of "eating" per year. Help Food Bank. Now, the "Daily Food Food" Food Bank provides about 45,000 kilograms of food to its local branches every day. As demand rises, its procurement budget also increases from $ 1.5 million per year before the epidemic to $ 13 million. Food Donations accepted by banks can no longer meet the current needs. Hathal Linton is very worried about the current situation. "There are serious problems in this city, and we are asking the government to take action as soon as possible." According to local officials, with the continuity of inflation, the monthly visits of food banks in the future will be It may also rise to 225,000.

"Food Bank" is a widespread charity in Canada. They raise funds and food supplies through various channels, and then provide to low -income groups in need. However, according to the recent reports of the Toronto City News Network, the number of fundraising received by Food Bank is also declining, and the person in charge of the Park Dael Community Food Bank, Katy Costa, said that the rise in food prices affects traditional donors because their lives are because their lives are due Costs are also significantly increased. (Lu Ke)

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