Cost of living continues to be one of the main drivers when it comes to people accessing the food bank.
According to Food Banks Canada’s 2025 Poverty Report Card, the country was given a D rating, with its Food Insecurity Rate at an F.
Salvation Army Prince George’s Community Engagement Coordinator, Terra Laflamme said they’re seeing more people needing the service.
“We see about a 25 per cent increase every year.”
“Sometimes it’s the same people year after year, and often there’s new people who come who didn’t need it before and who do need it now.”
As to if Laflamme sees that rate slowing down, she said the only time they’ve seen that was at the onset of Covid when money was coming from the government.
She noted that from time to time, the food bank does run low on food, adding they typically ask for non-perishable and cash donations to purchase the food needed.
They’re grateful for the donations they’ve been getting from both the community and grocery store partners, and helping keep their heads above water.
More information and where to donate can be found on the Salvation Army Prince George’s website here.
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