Food insecurity in Canada has already reached a point of crisis, with 8.7 million people struggling to afford food — new tariffs will only make things worse. Increased costs could push more families to rely on food charities, as charitable giving declines and food supply chains are disrupted.
Tariffs will drive up grocery prices and threaten jobs in Canada’s agri-food industry. As food becomes less affordable, demand for food charities will continue to rise.
Second Harvest CEO Lori Nikkel speaks with media about the impact tariffs will have on charities in Canada below.
Tariffs will drive up hunger — but together, we can fight back.
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