By Mike Campbell

With inflation through the roof, one-in-five Canadians now report that they’re at least ‘somewhat likely’ to rely on food banks in order to feed themselves.

“As a result of rising prices, 20% of Canadians reported that their households are very (7%) or somewhat (13%) likely to obtain food or meals from community organizations, such as food banks, community centres, faith-based organizations, school programs or community gardens, over the next six months,” reads a Statistics Canada report.

Moreover, Statistics Canada reports that nearly three-in-four Canadians said that rising prices affect their ability to pay daily expenses such as transportation, housing, food, and clothing.

The report also shows that economic food worries are felt mainly by younger individuals and those living in urban areas. Further, it says that Canadians are digging into whatever savings they have and borrowing money from friends and family.