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One in Four Struggling to Eat | Ottawa News
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In southwestern Ontario, one in four households is struggling to afford food — not because of poor budgeting, but because rent and groceries are outpacing incomes. Food insecurity has spiked across all five health unit regions, with some areas seeing 10% jumps. Families are forced to choose between rent and meals, a crisis officials say stems from systemic income gaps, not personal failure. Health units are urging governments to act — raise social assistance rates, make housing and essentials more affordable, and implement real income-based solutions before the problem worsens further.
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