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Ontarians can't stay afloat

It's time to take bold action on poverty

We're asking food bank visitors to tell their stories...

Throughout September, food bank visitors will fill out postcards with their stories of how the struggle to afford their basic needs is affecting their lives. We'll be sharing these stories with our representatives at Queen's Park and with Ontarians.

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A person in a leaking inflatable raft bailed out water, surrounded by overdue bills in the sea. Text: "Ontarians can't stay afloat.

...and for you to join the call for action on poverty

Sign our petition to the Government of Ontario to demand that they take bold action on poverty, including:

1. Improving social assistance
2. Investing in affordable housing
3. Building a stronger workforce

Too many Ontarians are struggling to make ends meet

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increase in people accessing a food bank in Ontario last year: the biggest single-year increase on record and twice the jump seen after the 2008 recession

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of food bank visitors in Ontario rely on Ontario Works or ODSP as their primary source of income, and are kept in legislated poverty

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of food bank visitors have housing costs that exceed their monthly incomes

En savoir plus

Vous pouvez en savoir plus sur les causes de la faim et de la pauvreté en Ontario et sur nos recommandations pour le changement en cliquant sur les liens à droite.

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