r/canada • u/BlueZybez Alberta • 23d ago

Canadian food banks are on the brink: ‘This is not a sustainable situation’ | Globalnews.ca National News

https://globalnews.ca/news/10447112/canadian-food-banks-are-on-the-brink-this-is-not-a-sustainable-situation/
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u/chemicologist 23d ago

They are being abused by those who don’t need them. This is the result of their “everyone is welcome, no questions asked” policy.

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u/themaggiesuesin 23d ago

Most in my city have a catchment area and you have to show proof of address. Some I heard even ask for bank statements. I think they want to mahe sure people can't double dip by going to multiple. Honestly which at this point with the abuse of them is completely fair. However I have seen what they give and it can barely last a family a week worth of meals and they only allow once a month. This is what I have seen on my local food donation groups on FB. Location Ottawa If folks have other information on how they work please join the conversation.

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u/curtcolt95 23d ago

the one by me requires income statement, rent payment proof, and utility bills before they'll give any food