Huron-Perth Public Health says the average family in 2024 is spending $1338 per month on groceries in the area.
The annual report on the cost of living shows the average grocery bill for local families is around $309 per week.
The report highlights a family of four receiving Ontario Works would need to have around 46 per cent of their income to meet Canada’s Food Guide recommendations which underscores the challenge of food affordability.
Between 2021-2023 nearly 18 per cent of households in Huron Perth have seen food insecurity.
Amy MacDonald, Public Health Dietitian with public health says too many families living with low income have to chose between paying rent and utilities or buying food.
