Children Heavily Affected as Food Insecurity Hits 18.3% of Local Households

A new report from Grey Bruce Public Health highlights the growing impact of rising food and housing costs, particularly for low-income households, children, and those on social assistance.

Key findings:

• 18.3% of Grey Bruce households experienced food insecurity between 2021-2023.

• 41.2% of households led by female lone parents with children were food insecure in 2022.

• Increasing the minimum wage by $1 led to a 5% reduction in household food insecurity.

A recent report from Grey Bruce Public Health reveals that 18.3% of households in the region…