“Food banks are a lifeline for people struggling with food insecurity. Food banks provide food to individuals, help seniors and families stretch their budgets, offer a helping hand to people who have hit a rough patch, and ensure our unhoused population has access to nourishment.
However, food-bank clients sometimes face challenges in effectively using the food they receive. These obstacles range from practical issues (like not having access to cookware, or not knowing how to cook) to more systemic barriers—and they all contribute to the complex nature of food insecurity…”