April 2024 Posts

Food Banker Spotlight – Bob Mandel

April 30, 2024

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Bob Mandel, who is the founder of the Avenue Road Food Bank in downtown Toronto. What is your role in food banking? Part...

Addressing the stigma that prevents many people from accessing food banks

April 24, 2024

“We need to help people feel less guilty and embarrassed about accessing [food banks]. I would love to see advertisements about normalizing food bank access. Don’t be embarrassed if you need to access the food bank. That’s why it’s here.”...

Food Banks Canada responds to the 2024 federal budget

April 17, 2024

Food Banks Canada is encouraged to see some positive steps forward in this year’s federal budget to address long-term systemic issues that should alleviate the root causes of poverty and food insecurity. Specifically, we were encouraged to see a long...

Every moment matters for food banks struggling with volunteer burnout

April 15, 2024

National Volunteer Week 2024 (April 14–20) is a time to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of dedicated volunteers who help support the network of 10 Provincial Associations and 5,100 community organizations, driven by the mission of...

Celebrating Ramadan with culturally appropriate foods

April 9, 2024

Beginning with the appearance of the crescent moon, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of Ramadan, which falls during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. Eid al-Fitr, also known as...