July 2023 Posts

Métis community members return home to nurture seeds of food and connection after wildfire evacuation

July 22, 2023

The Sakitawak Market Garden in the northern Métis village of Ile-a-la Crosse, Sask. has been successful in producing strawberries, melons, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, onions, carrots, potatoes, Swiss chard, lettuce, and more, but this spring, community members were forced to...

Announcing the 2023 Food Bank Award Winners!

July 15, 2023

At Food Banks Canada, we are committed to supporting our national network of 4,750 food banks and community agencies in identifying opportunities for innovation, and championing their ability to be nimble, creative, and forward thinking. That is why we are...

Food Banker Spotlight – Sharon Palmer

July 5, 2023

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Sharon Palmer, who is the Executive Director from Barrie Food Bank. What is your role in food banking? Executive Director...