Income
Low Income and its Impact on Health
15% of the population of Peterborough are living in low income
People living in low income have higher rates of chronic disease and die earlier
– Peterborough Public Health
Food Insecurity
We’re Voting for Food
The cost of healthy eating for a family of four in the City and County of Peterborough area was $899/month in 2017, this is 28% of the monthly income of individuals making minimum wage
– Peterborough Food Action Network
Food Insecurity in Peterborough
16.5% of Peterborough households are food insecure
– Peterborough Public Health
Housing
Housing is Fundamental
19.8% of people renting homes in Peterborough are spending more than 50% of their income on rent
– Affordable Housing Action Committee
Organizations addressing poverty in Peterborough
Peterborough Poverty Reduction Network (PPRN)
Peterborough based anti-poverty network working locally and at a system level to address the root causes of poverty and allow equitable opportunities for all.
Nourish
A movement to improve access to healthy food for low income populations, support local farmers and food producers, and ensure food remains a basic human right.
Health Providers Against Poverty 