Hunger Facts

Hunger is a very complex issue. Our approach is simple. Connecting excess food, that would otherwise go to waste, with people who are hungry.

While we don't have all the answers or solutions to hunger relief, here are some facts to help you stay informed:

• There is actually enough food in the world to serve every one on earth. Food supply is not the problem, the issue is the distribution.
• Western countries produce 200% more food than we need.
• 40% of Second Harvest food recipients are children/youth.
• The social service agencies we deliver food to expect to see a 20% increased need for their services this year.
• 1 out of 3 children in Toronto live in poverty.
• Almost 40% of the people requiring food assistance are children.
• Close to 50% of food bank users are immigrants.
• Over 20% of food bank users have graduated from college or university.
• 30% of people in need of food assistance have a job.
• 25-40% of most fruit and vegetable crops are rejected by Western supermarkets.