There's a growing hunger crisis in our city that must be addressed. A startling 36% of food banks in Toronto are forced to turn people away due to an inability to meet the increased demand. This demand for food banks has spiked by 18% this year alone, a clear sign that our current food assistance systems in place are failing to provide an adequate safety net for individuals and families in need. This petition is calling on the local government to increase funding for small, local food banks, the last resorts for people that are food insecure. By investing in these integral community organizations, we can help ensure that low-income households struggling with food insecurity have a lifeline they can depend on. It's time to take action to support our most vulnerable neighbors. Help ensure no one in our city goes to bed hungry – sign this petition to support increased funding for local food banks in Toronto today.