2.4.7 Canadian children and youth as a percent of all food bank users and Canadian children and youth as a percent of the Canadian population, by age group, Canada, 2016
| Age 0 to 2 years | Age 3 to 5 years | Age 6 to 11 years | Age 12 to 17 years | Age 0 to 18 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children as a percent of the total number of food bank users | 5.8 | 6.9 | 12.4 | 10.4 | 35.6 |
| Children as a percent of the Canadian population | 3.2 | 3.2 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 19 |
Source: CICH graphic created using data adapted from Food Banks Canada. Hunger Count 2016. https://www.foodbankscanada.ca/getmedia/6173994f-8a25-40d9-acdf-660a28e40f37/HungerCount_2016_final_singlepage.pdf
In 2016, children and youth under 18 accounted for 36% of all food bank users. They account for only 19% of the total population.
That pattern was seen for all age groups of children attending food banks.