Food Poverty

Food poverty is not being able to afford safe and nutritious food because you don't have enough money. 

Find out who is most affected by food poverty.

Did you know that 15 per cent of Durham Region households do not have enough money to buy food?

• The Price of Eating Well in Durham Region
• Food Poverty in Durham Infographic

What can you do to help?

• Get information about financial benefits and services available for living with low income
• Share this information with others
• Get help searching for affordable housing
• Learn more about how food poverty effects health

Learn about income strategies that address poverty.

• Position Statement and Recommendations on Responses to Food Insecurity 2020
• Income Security: A Roadmap for Change