Prosper Canada helps Canadians overcome financial barriers to food security

During tax filing season and throughout the year, Prosper Canada helps low-income households receive the benefits they’re entitled to.

 

For the over 4 million Canadians who face food insecurity, lack of sufficient income is most often the biggest cause. We know that improving low-income households’ access to financial resources can be an efficient and effective way to reduce food insecurity. Many low-income households rely on tax refunds and government benefits as a major source of income. Low- and moderate-income Canadians rely most heavily on this system, with tax credits and other income benefits accounting for 44% and 38.1% of their total incomes respectively on average.