Thousands of Nova Scotians don't know where there next meal will come from, and many rely on local food banks for assistance.
Each year Food Banks Canada releases HungerCount, a comprehensive report that helps us understand who turns to food banks and why. This national study is conducted during the month of March and results are released each November.
In March 2011:
22,505 Nova Scotians were assisted by food banks
31.5% were under the age of 18
33% increase since 2008
*For a text only version of the charts below, click here.
Regional breakdown of individuals using food banks in NS
Income source of individuals using food banks in NS
Family type of households using food banks in NS
Housing type of households using food banks in NS
