September 2023 Posts

Developing a ‘Network of the North’ to reduce food insecurity in remote and isolated communities

September 27, 2023

Food Banks Canada is committed to becoming a valuable partner in addressing the current hunger crisis in the North, where food insecurity has long been disproportionately worse than elsewhere in the country. The food insecurity rate in Nunavut is particularly...

Setting out a measurable road map to end poverty: Food Banks Canada’s Poverty Report Cards

September 26, 2023

Backed by our research and analysis, Food Banks Canada works to ensure that governments are taking meaningful action to address the root causes of food bank use – which are poverty and low incomes. This is particularly urgent as we’re...

Boosting the capacity of food banks to provide fresh food to people in need

September 18, 2023

Did you know that over 40 per cent of all the food distributed by the national network of 4,750 food banks and community agencies is fresh? Due to their strong relationships with Canadian farmers, manufacturers and distributers, the network of...

Don’t miss Food Banks Canada’s second virtual summer road trip!

September 16, 2023

This summer, Food Banks Canada was proud to embark on the second annual #FBCSummerRoadTrip, putting food banks and other food insecurity organizations from our cross-country network into the driver’s seat for a series of Instagram takeovers.    With the number of...

Food Banker Spotlight – Michael Kincade

September 5, 2023

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Michael Kincade, who is the Executive Director of Food Banks of Saskatchewan! What is your role in food banking?  Executive Director...