Food Insecurity
No one should ever be forced to choose between nutritious food and other essential needs. Yet, with inflation and rising living expenses impacting everyone, those living in poverty are hit the hardest. Your donations to United Way Halton & Hamilton support programs and services that provide nutritious food to those in need, so they live healthy, active lives and ultimately thrive.
Food Insecurity
Why We Need You
Food insecurity is rising across our community, with nearly 1 in 6 households struggling to afford food. Many families are turning to food banks for the first time, forced to choose between essentials like groceries, housing, and heat. Children living with food insecurity are more likely to face anxiety, behavioural challenges, and fall behind in school. For adults, it’s linked to poor health, financial instability, and social isolation. With your support, we can help ensure local families have consistent access to nutritious food, restoring stability, dignity, and hope.
Food insecurity is rising in Hamilton, with food bank use up 42% since 2020 and over 900 people relying on them daily. In Halton, 14% of households face food insecurity.
How
MAKE A BIG IMPACT
With a gift of $100+/ month, or $1,200+ annually, you can become a United Way Leadership donor. You’ll drive lasting change and support vital programs that families, seniors, and children rely on. Step up, and lead with purpose. Come join a powerful local network, today!
$100/Month
Provides 4 families with a month’s
supply of their infant essentials including diapers, formula, and baby food
$30/Month
Provides food for two shared meals, helping youth in transitional housing celebrate together
$8/Month
Provides 4 Indigenous families access to a community kitchen, fostering food skills and intergenerational knowledge
Changing lives. Together.
These are challenging times, but together, we are ensuring that those in need have access to the help they deserve today, while building a better tomorrow – for everyone.
Are you or someone you know needing support?
Reach out by dialing 211—a free, confidential, 24/7 service available nationwide in Canada. Accessible in over 150 languages via phone, web, and text, 211 connects individuals to the appropriate information and services. Every day, this helpline offers a lifeline to care and resources for those in vulnerable circumstances, including seniors, newcomers, Indigenous communities, and beyond.