October 2020 Posts

A lot has changed – Hunger hasn’t

October 9, 2020

In 2004, a Farm Credit Canada employee decided to use his vacation time and his tractor and trailer to help his community. He hopped into his tractor, and with help from local farmers and others in the area, collected food...

Why Automatic Tax Filing is Important to Reduce Poverty

October 2, 2020

In the recent Speech from the Throne, launching the new session of Parliament in Ottawa, a range of new initiatives were announced that could potentially help reduce poverty and food bank use. They included a commitment to a national childcare...

Food Banker Spotlight – Joan Clarkson, Helping Hand Food Bank

October 1, 2020

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Joan Clarkson from Helping Hand Food Bank in Tillsonburg, ON. What is your role in food banking?[Retired] Coordinator for...