January 2024 Posts

How food banks are improving client choice and dignity to reach more people facing food insecurity

January 29, 2024

Choice models – or food banks laid out to allow clients some level of choice in their food selection, from offering a select number of options to a full-scale ‘grocery store’ experience – have gained popularity in recent years for...

Food Banker Spotlight – Brenda LeClair

January 22, 2024

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Brenda LeClair, who is the Executive Director of Chatham Outreach for Hunger for the past 35 years! What is...

Introducing Food Banks Canada’s Standards of Excellence

January 17, 2024

Food Banks Canada works in collaboration with the network of 4,750 food banks and community agencies to ensure access to safe and nutritious food for anyone who needs it within Canada.  Every organization within the network upholds Food Banks Canada’s...

How peer researchers are bringing lived experience to Food Banks Canada’s first accessibility and equity guide

January 11, 2024

As the need for food banks grows right across the country, and the diversity of the clients we support increases, the work of building welcoming and accessible spaces is more critical than ever. “We know that food insecurity and poverty...

Food Banker Spotlight – Anke Berner

January 3, 2024

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Anke Berner, who is the volunteer secretary of the board of directors, public relations, and hamper builder within the Strathcona Food...