Northumberland County food banks respond to growing need to feed those struggling to eat

This time of year many places collect for local food banks.  It is hard to miss. No matter where you look – nationally, provincially, or locally – food bank usage is up. In Northumberland, more than 5,600 people visited a local food bank in the past year. Altogether, these people used the various food banks over 61,000 times. There are 12 local food banks in the county. However, 52 non-profit groups receive food from the county’s Food4All warehouse, and so do 40 student nutrition programs located in local schools. It is staggering. This interview delves into what is happening at the Fare Share Food Bank in Cobourg and Port Hope. Meghan Flindall, the executive director, will take us inside the efforts to meet the demands of a growing number of people face to feed themselves and their families. This is incredibly challenging during this festive season.