The holiday season is often the time of year when families and friends gather to enjoy each other’s company, along with a variety of foods and snacks.
However, with food insecurity growing across Nova Scotia, stocking the fridge and pantry has become a daily struggle for many families.
Maritime food banks say the demand is growing each year, and with it, so too does the need for donations.
Ash Avery, executive director of Feed Nova Scotia, says the food bank has seen a 68 per cent increase in need since 2021.
“In Nova Scotia, we’re seeing unprecedented amounts of food insecurity across the province. We know that certainly, it is a nationwide problem,” said Avery.
“So, we are trying to keep up with the demand but we are just not able to.”
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