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
The inability to afford food extends beyond just hunger, impacting numerous individuals and families in our community. Food-insecure children are more likely to develop mental illness, behavioral issues, and poor social skills. Additionally, they are at a higher risk for learning and behavioral problems, falling behind their peers in graduation rates and overall academic success. The current economic crisis is affecting more households, leading many to rely on food banks for the first time. United in ACTION, we can work to alleviate food insecurity for everyone in our community.
Rates of food insecurity have increased in Ontario over the past three years. In 2023, 1 in 4 children in Ontario lived in a food-insecure household.
How
We’re excited to announce the return of United Way Halton & Hamilton’s Local Love Community Match. For every $4 donated, $1 will be matched by a group of generous community members and organizations. That means you’ll have an even bigger impact on our community and help more individuals and families improve their lives, locally.
$100
Provides delivery of 12 meals to isolated individuals who are not able to access the food they need.
$365
Provides baby formula to 10 families with infants to support their child’s nutritional needs.
$1,200
Provides 10 older adults with monthly access to affordable and nutritious food to help them stay living independently at home.
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.