Re: LifeCorps ensures food goes to where it’s needed, Sept. 17:

Really? Research into food insecurity in Canada shows that only somewhere between 20 and 25 per cent of those who are food insecure actually use food banks.

There is nothing in this article to suggest that LifeCorps’ delivery channels come anywhere near reaching the other 75 to 80 per cent.

And is it really “imperative that food collection and distribution hubs such as LifeCorps remain operational and sustainable”?

What about a basic income guarantee (York Region leaders hear calls for basic income guarantee, yorkregion.com, June 10: bit.ly/1KHIlW4) to ensure everyone has an income sufficient to meet their basic needs for food, shelter, heat and clothing and live with dignity, regardless of their work status.

As we read last June, the basic income guarantee has the potential to prevent poverty and to help individuals and families deal with insecurity and setbacks when they most need it. Surely that’s a better solution than the food charity being served up by LifeCorps.

Gerald Fox

Newmarket