Working full of work in Calgary is not shelter from precariousness star-news.press/wp

According to new data from Calgary Food Bank, working full-time is not enough to escape food security. The calames who work full-time must fill the refrigerator, emphasizes the survey.

Published on Thursday, the results of the survey (New window) (English) Indicate that 37% of foods from 1525 customers can respond to a survey as the main source of income.

Surveys also shows that 27% of those asked is dependent on a full employment income.

Considering these results, MelissaChairman of Calgary Food Bank and Director General, concluded that there is no customer food bank: It might be surprised that a friend or a neighbor had hit the food bank.

Among Calgary food customers who indicated receiving employment income, 65% said they were in a situation Food safety.

Statistics Canada defines food insecurity, such as meal jumps, reducing food consumption and, in extreme cases, without eating several days.

They have work, help the company pay for mortgage, energy bills and car credits and, at the end of the month it remains enough.

Low remuneration and hours

The study revealed sufficient salary, limited and inconsistent hours and lack of employment employment due to food safety causes.

The stories are overwhelmingsays Lucy HarryHead of research in Calgary Food Bank.

The report describes how some customers work on low wage, without social benefits, or it is difficult to find work as a result of the language fence.

A job among the respondents, that isFood safety It was more frequent with a single family with work, indigenous staff and single-women families.

The survey also shows that 87% of full employment respondents earn less than salary that would allow Calgary Vivid Communities Calgar Calculates $ 24.45 per hour.

Prepare the worst while expecting the best

According to MelissaLocal and global economic factors contribute to food insecurity

We are a city that develops very fast, and we also have economic challenges, of courseExplained, Releasing Calgary Food Bank’s currency: Prepare for the worst, but expect the best.

According to the last annual report, Calgary Food Bank welcomes 750 families a day.

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