Food Bank Visits Surge Amid Rising Costs

War in Iran raises food costs, worsening food insecurity in Toronto.
Food bank visits surged post-pandemic, with gas prices increasing food delivery costs by 50 cents per litre.
Daily Bread Food Bank recorded over 920,000 visits this year, surpassing last year's numbers.
Rice shipment delay occurred due to a vessel struck near Iran.
Neil Hetherington highlights need for government housing support to address rising food bank usage.
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