May 2019 Posts

Best Before or Expired? Food Banks’ Questions Answered

May 21, 2019

Guest blog by Brita Ball, PhD, CTDP, ECPC There continues to be confusion about best before dates and expiry dates on food and what they really mean to food banks. Many people incorrectly say food has “expired” if it reaches...

Thank You, After the Bell Volunteers!

May 13, 2019

For the more than 300,000 Canadian children who are helped by food banks each month, school-based breakfast, lunch, and after-school programs are important sources of food. But when schools close their doors for the summer, these programs close too, leaving...

Food Banker Spotlight – Sandy Singers, Partners in Mission Food Bank

May 1, 2019

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Sandy Singers from the Partners in Mission Food Bank in Kingston, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am the...