Ontario food bank turns clients away: ‘Demand was greater than the food we had’
Global News
About two weeks ago, the Salvation Army Food Bank in Brant County had to temporarily close for a day after high demand at its Paris, Ont., location saw its shelves emptied.
A food bank in southern Ontario had to turn clients away earlier this month after high demand emptied its shelves.
About two weeks ago, the Salvation Army Food Bank in Brant County had to temporarily close for a day when its Paris, Ont., location ran out of donations.
Capt. Joshua Cain said it was a situation they’ve never experienced before – and a sign the ongoing affordability crisis in Canada isn’t easing.
“This isn’t something that’s going to go away any time soon,” he told Global News.
“The affordability crisis is a complex issue and there’s no one simple solution.”
The temporary closure happened at what’s usually a tough time for food banks, Cain said.
In the summer, food banks often see either a plateau or a decrease in donations, with those picking up around holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
However, demand has not dwindled – but is in fact increasing, as several reports from food bank organizations have pointed out.
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