Food for thought share kit

1 in 5 people in BC are going hungry, and the problem is getting worse. It's hitting hardest where people can least afford it, with the burden falling disproportionately on Indigenous, Black, disabled, and rural communities.

1 in 5 people in BC are going hungry

Those hit hardest are Indigenous, Black, disabled, and rural communities.

Food prices have risen over 22% in recent years, with some items, like olive oil, infant formula, grapes, and beef, climbing even higher.

Living Wage BC’s latest report explores what’s driving these increases: climate change, supply chain disruptions, and corporate concentration in the grocery sector. These factors are making our food system more fragile and less fair.

Solutions exist, but they require bold government action. No single fix will end hunger, but a combination of policies can make a real difference

Invest in BC-based food producers and farmers, especially those paying living wages.
Regulate the market power of major grocery retailers, and support people to buy food independently through bulk buying programs and farmers markets
Raise incomes for low-wage workers by increasing wages and strengthening income supports.

Read the report: https://www.livingwagebc.ca/food_for_thought