Across the developing world, rising food costs are turning daily living into a day-to-day struggle for survival. It is becoming much harder for the poor to access the most basic of foods like rice and maize (corn).

It has been estimated that if this food crisis continues, an additional 100 million people worldwide may fall under the poverty line, on top of 850 million already experiencing chronic hunger.

To help you gain a better understanding of this complex issue, World Vision Canada has compiled a number of resources to make it easy to get the facts on the food crisis and its causes.

5-Minute Guide to The Food Crisis
This quick breakdown of the food crisis will help you better understand this multifaceted emergency.

The Food Crisis’ Impact
The crisis is having devastating effects on families around the world. Read one Haitian mother’s story.

The Food Crisis Photo Gallery
See how the global food crisis is forcing families to go to extraordinary lengths just to survive.

World Vision’s Approach to the Food Crisis
World Vision is working to address the food shortage in the short- and long-term, learn how.

You Can Help
Your donation will help World Vision distribute food items and develop food-related programs for people in need.