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Salvation Army In Canada Reports 75 Percent Rise In Food Bank Demand The Past Year
The recession has spurred a higher demand for food amid a decline in donations received by relief and charitable organizations. According to the Salvation Army in Canada, demand for food service has jumped by almost 75 percent the past year.
As a result, the organization has served more than 25,000 people and more than 65,000 meals the past 12 months in 275 locations across the country. The 72.6 percent rise in food request, was however accompanied by a 40.4 percent dip in donations.
Hardest hit by the slower pace of donations were Salvation Army units in Ontario and British Columbia. The report, released Wednesday, observed that despite Canada slowly recovering from the global financial crisis, more Canadians are seeking the assistance of social service institutions.
Salvation Army territorial secretary for public relations and development Graham Moore said in a statement, “As a national trend, it appears that our food services and programs are taking a hit from the prolonged effects of the recession. We’ll continue to do more with less, hopeful that the generosity of donors and volunteers will answer the needs of those shaken by economic hardship”
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, Moore said the Salvation Army will improve its efforts to boost stock and supply, as it called on Canadians for more food and other kinds of donations.
He added, “Thanksgiving is one of our busiest periods for food service and distribution. We remain committed to serving Canadians in need with warm meals and groceries, but we also need the public’s commitment to help meet this year’s heightened demand.”
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