Hunger Snapshot
Food insecurity continues to grow across the Outaouais region. Behind this troubling reality are families, workers, retirees, and children for whom access to sufficient food remains a daily challenge.
The 2026 HungerCount results confirm an alarming increase in food assistance needs, placing growing pressure on the community organizations working to meet them.
HUNGER in the Outaouais region, IN A NUTSHELL:
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108,133 requests for food assistance each month, a 15% increase in just one year.
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A 71% increase in requests since 2022, rising from 63,143 to 108,133 monthly requests.
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37.6% of people receiving food assistance are children, a proportion that continues to rise.
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91,743 meals and snacks served each month, a 16% increase compared to 2025.
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A 9.8% increase in visits to food assistance programs, reflecting a growing reliance on food support.
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HUNGER-count
The Hunger-Count is the only national survey on emergency food aid programs in Canada. Data is collected in March, from our 52 affiliated organizations, established the Outaouais region. They serve as a basis for many Moisson Outaouais activities throughout the year.
Hunger-Count 2026
Hunger-Report Québec [FR]
Hunger-Report Canada
Hunger-Count 2025
Hunger-Report Québec [FR]
Hunger-Report Canada
Hunger-Count 2024
Hunger-Report Québec [FR]
Hunger-Report Canada
Hunger-Report 2023
Hunger-Report 2022
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