"Nearly a quarter of Nova Scotians can't consistently and reliably afford healthy and nutritious food, according to new numbers released by Statistics Canada."
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"Those numbers are likely to be even higher now. Theriault said #foodbank usage in Nova Scotia was up 27 per cent in the first two months of 2023, compared to the same period in 2022."
"...income assistance rates in Nova Scotia are "well below" the official #poverty line established in Canada.
