May 2022 Posts

Fostering collaboration to improve food security and mental health

May 27, 2022

Constantly worrying about where your next meal is coming from can be an incredibly stressful experience. According to a Statistics Canada report on food insecurity and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians living in severely food-insecure households were seven times...

Food Banker Spotlight – Sandra Cascaden

May 24, 2022

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Sandra Cascaden from St. Joseph's Food Bank in Mission, B.C. What is your role in food banking?I am the...

How donations make mealtime healthier and happier for single moms

May 8, 2022

‘The moms get really excited’: B.C. food banker says donations inspire fresh recipe ideas for food hampers Spring is a time for new beginnings and new recipes at St. Joseph’s Food Bank in Mission. Just as the cherry blossoms come...