As Food Bank usage in Canada and the United States has increased by as much as 16-21% over the last year. Donations have not been able to keep pace. As the 2025 holiday season approaches, North American society faces a silent but pervasive emergency. Despite stabilizing macroeconomic indicators in some sectors, the lived reality for millions of households in the United States and Canada is one of acute food insecurity. This report provides an exhaustive analysis of the current shortfall facing food banks, the shifting demographics of poverty, and the critical importance of holiday food drives. It examines the sociological dimensions of hunger—specifically the stigma that prevents access—and the philosophy of dignity that underpins the modern food bank. Furthermore, this report presents a detailed case study of the intersection between logistics and philanthropy. It highlights the role of the private sector in operationalizing charity, focusing specifically on Kary Movers Ltd. ...
