Food Problems in Canada

May 4, 2026, 13:00
CanadaSociety

Introduction

Many people in Canada cannot buy enough food. Food costs more money now, so people need help.

Main Body

Food prices are very high. Meat and oil cost 50% more than five years ago. Many people use credit cards or savings to buy food. Some people start free stores. In Vancouver, these stores give free things to families and old people. Some people even take food from trash bins to survive. Food banks in New Brunswick are very busy. 50,000 people visit every month. Many children and new immigrants need this help.

Conclusion

Food is too expensive. Now, many Canadians need food banks and help from their neighbors.

Learning

💰 Talking about Money & Cost

When we talk about things being expensive, we use these simple patterns:

1. Something + costs + money

  • "Meat costs more money."
  • "Oil costs 50% more."

2. Something + is + [too] expensive

  • "Food is too expensive."

3. Need + help/money

  • "People need help."
  • "New immigrants need this help."

Quick Vocabulary Shift:

  • Buy →\rightarrow Get something by paying money.
  • Free →\rightarrow 0 dollars.
  • Savings →\rightarrow Money you keep in the bank for later.

A2 Tip: Use "too" before an adjective to show a problem. Example: "The price is too high." (This means it is a problem!)

Vocabulary Learning

food
What we eat
Example:I like to eat food with my family.
buy
To purchase
Example:She will buy a new book tomorrow.
money
Currency used for buying
Example:He saved some money for a trip.
help
To assist
Example:Can you help me carry this bag?
high
Tall or large in amount
Example:The price is very high.
free
No cost
Example:The museum offers free entry on Sundays.
survive
To continue living
Example:They had to survive on little food.
neighbors
People living near you
Example:My neighbors are friendly.