October 2019 Posts

How to Give Back to Your Local Food Bank this Halloween

October 22, 2019

Did you know that 35% of Canadians who visit a food bank are children? Now that’s a scary fact!  There are a lot of ways to make a difference this Halloween. Here are some ideas to get started: Turn your...

Elections Are an Opportunity to Demand Better

October 17, 2019

Philippe Ozga, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, Food Banks Canada Over the last few weeks, the national headlines have been focused on scandals, past missteps from candidates of all stripes, and some tit-for-tat wrangling over minutiae dissecting similar party...

Donating Nutritious Food to the Food Bank

October 11, 2019

The theme for World Food Day 2019 is Healthy Diets for a #ZeroHunger World. As undernourishment, food insecurity, and diet-related chronic disease rates soar worldwide, World Food Day organizers are calling to make healthy and sustainable diets available to and affordable for everyone. ...

Food Banker Spotlight – Robin Bailey, Burlington Food Bank

October 1, 2019

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Robin Bailey from the Burlington Food Bank in Burlington, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am the Executive Director...