Quebec Food Banks Face Record Demand of Over 3 Million Requests
Food banks across Quebec are experiencing record demand, with monthly service requests exceeding three million—a 5 % rise from 2025 and about 40 % since 2021.
GMNA Montreal
Quebec’s network of food banks is coping with a historic surge in need, handling more than three million service requests each month as of October 2026.
The volume represents a 5 % rise compared with the previous year and roughly a 40 % increase since 2021, reflecting a steady climb in demand over the past several years.
