Food Security Fund

Your help is critical.

As costs climb, more families are running out of options. Many are eating less, skipping meals, or seeking food support for the first time. But every day demand is skyrocketing, and local programs are struggling to keep up.

• The average household will pay $800 more for groceries this year.
• New tariffs are expected to push prices even higher.
• 500,000 people in BC don’t have enough to eat—every single day.

Last year, thanks to donors like you, United Way BC provided food for 450,000 people. But with rising prices and more people in need, we can’t do it alone.

500,000 people can’t afford enough to eat.

You’re standing at the grocery checkout, watching the total climb higher than you expected.

Your stomach tightens—you don’t have enough. You start putting things back. First the fresh produce. Then the eggs. Then the cheese. You leave with less than you need, knowing it still won’t stretch far enough.

For 500,000 people in BC, this isn’t just one bad day. It’s every day.

The effects trickle down into all aspects of life, including:

• Health: directly linked to diet and individuals facing food insecurity are more susceptible to chronic illness.
• Education: students experiencing hunger may struggle to concentrate and perform well academically.
• Employment: suffers when workers are hungry, leading to lower productivity and an ongoing cycle of poverty.

United Way BC currently operates Regional Community Food Hubs in 23 regions across the province, providing dignified food access to more than 450,000 people – including 15,000 families – each year. Ensuring our neighbours have access to nourishing, healthy, and culturally appropriate food is vital to the health and well-being of our communities.

Local issues require local solutions. Your donation will provide healthy and nutritious food to the people – in your local community – who need it most.