Utility Assistance Demand Jumps More Than 300% in Grey-Bruce

Demand for utility assistance from the United Way in Grey-Bruce has increased more than three-fold in early 2026, as rising energy and living costs put pressure on low-income households.

The number of residents in Grey-Bruce seeking help to cover basic living costs is rising sharply, as higher prices for housing, food, and energy continue to strain household budgets.

New figures from the United Way of Bruce Grey point to a significant increase in demand for utility assistance in early 2026.

In January and February of this year, the organi…