10/28/2026
HungerCount is Food Banks Canada's annual national research study, tracking food bank use and the factors driving food insecurity across the country since 1989.
This year, Canada’s 2026 HungerCount reported:
• One-third (32.5%) of food bank clients are children.
• Nearly 1-in-5 food bank clients (18%) are employed.
• Since 2021, food prices have increased by approximately 30%, housing costs by
28% and transportation costs by nearly 24%.
Everyone has a role to play. Take action by:
•Visiting orangevillefoodbank.org to learn how you can help people in Dufferin County who are struggling to afford food and basic essentials.
•Visiting foodbankscanada.ca/hungercount to read this year’s HungerCount report and learn more about the true impact of food insecurity in Dufferin County and across Canada.