The Reality In The Maritimes
Over 25% of Canadians experience food insecurity.
It disproportionately impacts children, low-income households, and Indigenous communities.
Food insecurity is about more than food; it’s about income, access, and dignity.
New Brunswick
46%
of households are food insecure.
8.2%
of households were severely food insecure.
39.9%
of children lived in food insecure households in 2023.
Nova Scotia
37%
of households are food insecure.
8.4%
of households were severely food insecure.
38%
of children lived in food insecure households in 2023.
Prince Edward Island
43%
of households are food insecure.
8%
of households were severely food insecure.
31.2%
of children lived in food insecure households in 2023.
What We're Doing
United Way supports initiatives that ensure people have access to food in ways that are dignified, local, and community-driven. That looks like:
Supporting
food banks, meal programs, and emergency access.
Expanding
community gardens and food literacy programs.
Increasing
access to culturally appropriate food.
Addressing
the root causes of food insecurity through advocacy and collaboration.
Funded Agencies
Food is a basic human right.
You’re support helps us ensure no one in our community goes hungry.