01-03-2024 00:20 via calgary.ctvnews.ca

Lethbridge's food banks are seeing sharp spikes in usage

As inflation and the cost of living continue to impact many in Alberta, food banks in Lethbridge continue to see record demand for support. "We served just about 700 people in December and we served over 700 in February already again," said Mac Nichol, executive director of the Lethbridge Food Bank. "Frankly, it's not a surprise at this point." The Lethbridge Food Bank and Interfaith Food Bank continue to see sharp increases, year over year. Interfaith provided 1,000 households with hampers in J
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