Now, more than ever, food banks need YOUR support. Here are some of the items food banks need the most: 

Whole grain foods like oatmeal, barley, high-fibre cereals or whole-grain pasta contain plenty of fibre and are an excellent source of minerals like magnesium and iron. Food banks with meal programs will use them in their kitchens to create fresh meals for their clients. 

Lean proteins from foods like canned tuna and chicken; plant proteins like peanut butter, beans, and lentils; or more complete proteins contained in other canned meats help in the maintenance of body tissue and contribute to a feeling of satiety. Nut butters are a favourite because they’re a versatile ingredient in snacks and meals. 

Canned fruit is high in vitamin C and dietary fibre. Likewise, if they’re free of added salt and sugars, studies suggest that frozen and canned vegetables are often as good as fresh produce. 

Milk alternatives like shelf stable milk, powdered milk, almond milk, and rice milk from the grocery store shelf contain vitamin D, vitamin A, and, most importantly, calcium. 

Funds is by far the best donation you can make to your local food bank. Financial donations give food banks the flexibility to buy fresh perishables for their hampers or load up on items they’re not getting enough of. 

Making a trip to the grocery store? Pick something up for yourself and a Canadian in need, during these critical times. Donate at any participating Loblaw location during the Loblaw Spring Food Drive. 100% of food and funds raised goes to your local food bank! 

The Loblaw Spring Food Drive begins on March 18, 2021 and runs until April 4, 2021.