He never thought he'd rely on food hampers. But he's one of a growing number of people who do
Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest percentage of seniors using food banks in the country. One man who relies on them says he's doing his best to not let that dampen his spirits.
![He never thought he'd rely on food hampers. But he's one of a growing number of people who do](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7039354.1700853307!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/stephen-hillier.jpg)
![Twice a month, Stephen Hillier gets food hampers delivered to the front doorstep of his home in St. John’s. He was previously a home care worker, but because of ongoing health challenges, he can no longer work. Now, he relies on food banks to survive. A man wearing glasses and a red shirt stands beside a window.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7039354.1700853307!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/stephen-hillier.jpg)
Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest percentage of seniors using food banks in the country. One man who relies on them says he's doing his best to not let that dampen his spirits.