March 2023 Posts

Loblaw Feed More Families Spring Food Drive kicks off!

March 30, 2023

Hunger doesn’t hibernate, and as we look forward to warmer temperatures and the reawakening of nature in spring, the stark reality is that more and more people in Canada are living paycheque to paycheque just to make ends meet. Food...

How food banks are transforming their communities one tax return at a time

March 13, 2023

The mission to end hunger in Canada involves more than filling empty stomachs. At Food Banks Canada, we know it also requires meaningful actions to help counter hunger and its root causes, which are poverty and low incomes.  That’s why...

Providing a fuller picture of poverty in Canada: The Material Deprivation Index

March 6, 2023

Think of all the things you feel that you need to maintain an acceptable standard of living in Canada. These things could include regular access to certain types of food, like fresh fruit and vegetables; being able to keep your...

Food Banker Spotlight – Mary Johnson

March 1, 2023

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada. This month, our spotlight is on Mary Johnson, who has been with the Port Hawkesbury Food Bank Society in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia for 30...