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chemgear · 07-13-2023, 11:47 PM

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/i-can-t-a...away-1.6479169

'I can't afford food': Thousands of Calgarians seek help at produce giveaway

Thursday brought with it proof thousands of Calgarians are struggling under the weight of rising inflation, a housing crisis and high interest rates.

More than 3,000 people turned up to a free vegetable and fruit pick-up event in the northeast.

Some say without help, they won't be able to feed themselves much longer.

"What we're seeing is a pretty significant increase in the number of individuals working who can't make ends meet," said Melissa From, Calgary Food Bank president and CEO.

"I don't have the data for the month of June at hand, but when I look at the month of May, (it's) a 52 per cent increase in the number of households that we provided food for from 2022 to 2023.

"The demand is just up so much, it's hard to know how to state it without sounding alarmist."

07-13-2023, 11:47 PM	#1587
chemgear Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2010 Exp:	https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/i-can-t-a...away-1.6479169 'I can't afford food': Thousands of Calgarians seek help at produce giveaway Thursday brought with it proof thousands of Calgarians are struggling under the weight of rising inflation, a housing crisis and high interest rates. More than 3,000 people turned up to a free vegetable and fruit pick-up event in the northeast. Some say without help, they won't be able to feed themselves much longer. "What we're seeing is a pretty significant increase in the number of individuals working who can't make ends meet," said Melissa From, Calgary Food Bank president and CEO. "I don't have the data for the month of June at hand, but when I look at the month of May, (it's) a 52 per cent increase in the number of households that we provided food for from 2022 to 2023. "The demand is just up so much, it's hard to know how to state it without sounding alarmist."