Calgary Food Bank report shows working clients still in need
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 5:21 pm
A new Calgary Food Bank report reveals that a growing share of its clients have full‐time jobs – with about 27% earning full-time wages – yet still require assistance. It’s a stark reminder that a steady paycheck doesn’t always equal food security in today’s high‐cost economy.
A new report from the Calgary Food Bank found that a growing number of clients have some kind of employment, with 27 per cent of them working full-time jobs.
The report found that 27 per cent of food bank users said full-time wages were their primary income source
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