More than food – A study of more people, needing more assistance, more often during COVID-19 (2022)
This report uses Food and Financial Assistance service data to explore the levels of demand for financial hardship support required by a growing number of people over 2020 and 2021 during COVID-19. It demonstrates that more people have been coming more often seeking more support. While food is their highest priority, people are also seeking assistance for a range of other reasons, many of which are interrelated and complex. This in turn has required a service model which is responsive and integrates wrap-around supports.   Download Report