US Edition1 in 10 people you meet: Food bank needs surge in Greater Victoria
- Food banks in Greater Victoria report that 1 in 10 people using services reflects a surge in need, affecting 65,000 people monthly, as stated by Treska Watson.
- Demand at The Mustard Seed food bank rose by 24% over last year, indicating a significant increase in users, according to Watson.
- Statistics show a 170% growth in food bank usage since 2020, with more families and seniors needing assistance, noted by Tyson Elder.
- While demand rises, Watson expressed concern that food donations are not keeping pace, declaring that ‘the need for food is outpacing donations.
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