As inflation in Canada surges to its highest rate in nearly two decades, charities are finding it harder to feed some of Edmonton’s most vulnerable populations. In the last year alone, food prices have increased by four percent, according to Statistics Canada.
Less money, more need: Edmonton non-profits struggle to fundraise during pandemic
Local charities that depend on financial donations are struggling more than usual this year under the weight of the pandemic.
Social Sharing Oh my God, it s busier than ever . It s more difficult for us to help people than before
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Posted: Dec 16, 2020 8:00 AM MT | Last Updated: December 16, 2020
Volunteers at the food truck run by Canadian Volunteers United in Action prepare meals for 300 to 350 people each day their truck is open.(Supplied by Dicky Dikamba)
Edmonton non-profits that rely on donations are struggling to raise money even as need continues to grow.
Posted: Dec 15, 2020 6:02 PM MT | Last Updated: December 16, 2020
Volunteers at the food truck run by Canadian Volunteers United in Action in Edmonton prepare meals for 300 to 350 people each day the truck is open.(Supplied by Dicky Dikamba)
(CBC News)
As part of our Make the Season Kind campaign, CBC Edmonton is highlighting the work our community has done to help others in 2020.
As winter sets in and the weather grows colder, a local charity is working to improve food security in Edmonton by offering meals to up to 700 people per week.
Canadian Volunteers United in Action (CANAVUA), an Edmonton-based non-profit, expanded its efforts to provide meals to Edmontonians in October with the use of food truck.
Posted: Dec 15, 2020 6:02 PM MT | Last Updated: December 16, 2020
Volunteers at the food truck run by Canadian Volunteers United in Action in Edmonton prepare meals for 300 to 350 people each day the truck is open.(Supplied by Dicky Dikamba)
(CBC News)
As part of our Make the Season Kind campaign, CBC Edmonton is highlighting the work our community has done to help others in 2020.
As winter sets in and the weather grows colder, a local charity is working to improve food security in Edmonton by offering meals to up to 700 people per week.
Canadian Volunteers United in Action (CANAVUA), an Edmonton-based non-profit, expanded its efforts to provide meals to Edmontonians in October with the use of food truck.