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Calgary Food Bank Delivers 173,354 Hampers Amid Rising Insecurity

5/23/2025

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In a stark reflection of rising living costs, the Calgary Food Bank provided 173,354 emergency food hampers from September 2023 to August 2024. Alarmingly, 37% of clients were employed yet still struggled with food insecurity. Vulnerable groups, including female-led households, Indigenous individuals, and those with disabilities, underscore the pressing demand for comprehensive support.

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Story summary

In a stark reflection of rising living costs, the Calgary Food Bank provided 173,354 emergency food hampers from September 2023 to August 2024. Alarmingly, 37% of clients were employed yet still struggled with food insecurity. Vulnerable groups, including female-led households, Indigenous individuals, and those with disabilities, underscore the pressing demand for comprehensive support.