October 2023 Posts

Food banks across Canada report almost 2 million visits in one month

October 25, 2023

In March 2023, there were almost two million visits to food banks across Canada, representing a 32 per cent increase compared to March 2022, and a 78.5 per cent increase compared to March 2019, which is the highest year-over-year increase in usage...

Calculating the greenhouse gas emission reductions from donations made to food banks

October 22, 2023

Avoidable food waste is a serious problem exacerbating both household food insecurity in Canada and climate change. According to the National Zero Waste Council, an astonishing 63 per cent of all the food Canadians throw away could have been eaten....

Prioritizing mental health support to reduce hunger in communities

October 10, 2023

At Food Banks Canada, we know that food insecurity and mental health are strongly intertwined. Our original research is proving that financial and food insecurity or physical health challenges can negatively affect mental health. If a person’s mental health is...

Food Banker Spotlight – Alex Noreau

October 4, 2023

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Alex Noreau, Officer, Communications and Advocacy at the Ottawa Food Bank. What is your role in food banking? I work...

Food Banks Canada calls businesses to join the Shelve Hunger Challenge

October 3, 2023

For many people in Canada, having access to enough food to mitigate hunger is a serious challenge for a number of reasons – from transportation barriers to other factors, such as poverty and low income. Food Banks Canada research shows...