By Nora O’Malley Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. Ha-Shilth-Sa Ucluelet, B.C. – Budgets are stretched thin and food banks across Canada are seeing more people with full-time jobs accessing their services. Food Banks Canada’s annual HungerCount project tracks and reports on food bank visits and client demographics. This year, the non-profit said food bank usage has nearly doubled since March 2019, and nearly 18 per cent of food bank clients reported having a job, compared to 12 per cent in 2019. Food Bank on the Edge serves the west coast communities of Ucluelet, Tofino, Millstream, Port Albion, Hitacu, Opitsaht, Ty-Histanis/Esowista, Ahousaht, Hesquiaht and Toquaht. It is accredited under Food Banks Canada’s Standards of Excellence program, which sets the benchmark for safety, dignity and operational excellence in food banking. Last September 2025,…
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