April 2022 Posts

Celebrating volunteers on the mission to end hunger in Canada… cont’d!
April 29, 2022
For National Volunteer Week 2022 (April 24–30th), Food Banks Canada is continuing to salute some of the sensational volunteers from across the network of foods banks and provincial associations. Did you know that approximately 40 per cent of food banks...
Celebrating volunteers on the mission to end hunger in Canada
April 25, 2022
For National Volunteer Week 2022, Food Banks Canada is celebrating volunteers who support the network of food banks and provincial associations working across the country to make a real difference in the mission to end food insecurity. More than one...
Expanding free tax filing to fight inequality
April 12, 2022
This spring, Food Banks Canada is expanding its National Tax Clinic program to help more individuals living with low incomes file their tax returns. In collaboration with the network of food banks and provincial associations, and with increased funding and...
Food Banker Spotlight – Dan Irwin
April 11, 2022
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Dan Irwin from the Partners in Mission Foodbank in Kingston. What is your role in food banking?I am the...
As demand increases, food banks welcome Loblaw Spring Food Drive to help replenish shelves
April 8, 2022
Temperatures and donations are closely linked for many Canadian food banks, and with springtime bringing an uptick on the thermometer along with an increase in the cost of living this year, more people are having to turn to food banks...