November 2023 Posts

Help feed more families this holiday season
November 29, 2023
With the cost of living at record highs, individuals and families in every community across Canada are at a breaking point. Food Banks Canada’s HungerCount 2023 report shows that food banks across the country are experiencing overwhelming demand, with food...
6 groups being failed by Canada’s broken social safety net
November 24, 2023
Food Banks Canada conducts the annual HungerCount survey to provide a point-in-time snapshot of food bank use nationwide and who is struggling the most. It is the only research study encompassing the country’s 4,750+ food banks and community organizations, within...
Helping families experiencing food insecurity answer the question, ‘What’s For Dinner?’
November 23, 2023
Food bank visits in 2023 were at an unprecedented level. According to Food Banks Canada’s HungerCount 2023 report, there were almost two million visits to food banks in Canada in March alone, far surpassing last year’s record-breaking usage. This record...
Food Banker Spotlight – Meghan Kellington
November 1, 2023
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Meghan Kellington, Starfish Pack Program and Media Coordinator at Archway Food Bank in Abbotsford, BC. What is your role in...