Karen Leverton

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Karen Leverton is the co-ordinator of the Miramichi Community Food Bank in New Brunswick, where she has witnessed a significant increase in demand, serving 445 families a month as of 2023, up from 246 in 2022. With a background as a hairstylist and barber, Leverton has become a crucial support figure for those facing food insecurity, often hearing heartbreaking stories from individuals who come to the food bank seeking help. Her insights reflect the broader struggles in New Brunswick, which recently received the lowest grade in Food Banks Canada’s poverty report.