Region of Peel declares food insecurity a crisis, giving $2 million to help struggling food banks
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Brampton Food Hub Collaboration on Food Insecurity
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Food insecurity in Brampton and Peel Region is a growing challenge. Recent statistics for Peel Region show that 111,925 residents (8%) live in poverty in Peel. Food prices have increase by 11.4% year over year. Find our more about a new collaboration of community groups working to help.
New food bank celebrates grand opening in Brampton
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