Report: Growing Hunger Crisis Straining Local Resources

Year-to-date meal program usage across Grey-Bruce is outpacing last year by 30%; charitable organizations say they are stretched to capacity.

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Submitted jointly by OSHaRE, Salvation Army Owen Sound, and United Way of Bruce Grey

Hunger in the community is rising across Grey and Bruce counties, and the strain on local food services is becoming unsustainable.

OSHaRE, Salvation Army Owen Sound, area food banks, meal programs, and the United Way of Bruce Grey a…