July 2022 Posts
How HUB grants are improving the operational efficiency of food banks
July 27, 2022
There’s a lot more to food banking in Canada than meets the eye. In the network of over 4,750 hunger relief organizations supported by Food Banks Canada across the country, donations of money and food — combined with local storage...
How a food bank in Nunavut turned donated P.E.I. potatoes into tuktu poutine
July 9, 2022
When life gives you potatoes, make tuktu poutine! That’s what the Ikurraq Food Bank in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut did after receiving 22,500 pounds of P.E.I. potatoes distributed by Food Banks Canada between March and May this spring. Utilizing its strong...
Securing national food donations through the Retail Food Program
July 6, 2022
Every year, food banks in Canada strive to ensure that individuals experiencing food insecurity are provided with fresh and nutritious food where and when they need it most. With the abundance of choices on the shelves of your local grocer,...
Food Banks Canada expands After the Bell program to meet summer child hunger demand
July 5, 2022
Child hunger in Canada is a serious issue. Year after year, one of the most alarming findings to emerge from Food Banks Canada’s annual HungerCount report is how disproportionately food insecurity is impacting children — even in a country as wealthy...
