THE JANUARY Terrace Churches Food Bank held pretty steady compared to last January but did have an increase in the number of singles/couples.
A total of 617 bags were handed out to 425 families last week, said food bank treasurer Dennis Brewer.
In January 2010, food bank volunteers gave out 656 bags to 432 families, he added.
This January saw a 12 per cent increase in single/couples and a slight decrease in families of three or more compared to January 2010, said.
“I understand the HST cheques were issued the week before we were open so this may have been a factor,” he said.
“However January is traditionally lower than December.”
Volunteers are expecting a busy month in February and are planning on giving out 750 bags.