Nearly a third of Canadians skip meals over food costs

A Salvation Army survey found 31 per cent skipped meals or ate less because of grocery costs, up from 27 per cent a year ago. Use of food banks and similar supports rose to 15 per cent from 11.

Aged 18-34 who skipped meals

41 %

Among people aged 18 to 34, 41 per cent said they skipped meals, and 23 per cent used food supports.

And us?

Nearly nine in 10 respondents worry the trade war will push up everyday prices, and three in five say their household already feels the pinch from US tariffs.

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Nearly a third of Canadians skip meals over food costs

A Salvation Army survey found 31 per cent skipped meals or ate less because of grocery costs, up from 27 per cent a year ago. Use of food banks and similar supports rose to 15 per cent from 11.

Among people aged 18 to 34, 41 per cent said they skipped meals, and 23 per cent used food supports.

And us? Nearly nine in 10 respondents worry the trade war will push up everyday prices, and three in five say their household already feels the pinch from US tariffs.

Nearly a third of Canadians skip meals over food costs

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