It was another record-breaking year in food insecurity here at Food Banks Mississauga. Our agency members on the frontlines tell us they are maxing out and will hit their ceiling soon, as costs continue to rise and we are all forced to increase our capacity every month. Food banks were meant to be a temporary “band-aid” emergency support, not a replacement for government social assistance programs. But almost 40 years after Food Banks Mississauga was founded, we face a growing crisis because government programs are underfunded and haven’t kept up with the rising cost of living. Read on to see how your support has made an impact this past year, easing the burdens of food bank visitors, and how we'll continue to advocate for a food-secure Mississauga.