ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesDisability LifeGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaAs their busy season begins, what kind of demand are P.E.I.’s food banks seeing?5 minutes ago | Duration 6:025 minutes agoNewsDuration 6:02The Upper Room Food Bank says a recent food drive brought in lots of donations, but the need for help has gone up significantly over the past couple of years. CBC’s Laura Meader spoke with executive director Mike MacDonald about what they’re seeing in terms of demand as the colder months approach.Related Stories Brandon’s food bank and soup kitchen see sharp rise in demand, reflecting rising cost of living ‘It’s been a really tough year, right?’: Ontario food banks helping record numbers of people Busy golf season a boon for P.E.I. courses, but it can make finding a tee time a struggle ‘Roll up your sleeves’ for the Daily Bread Food Bank’s Thanksgiving drive, councillor says Need ‘has never been higher’ for pharmacists, technicians in P.E.I., says associationMore from NewsVideo1:52Winnipeg Grade 12 student in ICU after injury on football field3 minutes agoVideo10:07Liberals won’t commit to cutting or adding CRA agents amid scathing AG report5 minutes agoVideo2:42P.E.I.’s largest racetrack and casino saw profits drop amid ‘challenging year’15 minutes agoVideo2:18Ontario’s big city mayors defend speed cam program in letter to Ford16 minutes agoVideo2:25Opaskwayak Cree Nation brings health care to community18 minutes agoTrending NowVideo1:56Canadian Tire used plastic zip ties instead of bolts in car repair, driver says | Go Public The National October 20Video2:11Trump asked about Canadians who are refusing to come to the U.S.Politics News October 7Video2:312 men recovering after being shot during robbery at home businessOctober 16Video5:05Blue Jays head to World SeriesThe National October 21Video3:06Trump ending aid to Colombia after U.S. accused of murder for boat strikeOctober 19
As their busy season begins, what kind of demand are P.E.I.s food banks seeing?
