Real people making a real difference in the fight against hunger
With a national network consisting of food banks, agencies, and provincial associations, Food Banks Canada is proud to be part of a community that is driven by a passion to impact lives for the better. These are the stories that feed our desire to make a difference.
The pandemic has taken a toll on many food banks. In many markets, the need for food increased, and some food banks wondered if they would be able to keep their doors open. For Lisa Wernham, Director of National Food Sharing at Food Banks Canada, the logistics around how to increase distribution to food banks…
As food banks across Canada work hard to ensure that people do not have to worry about their next meal, our staff are also working to find long-term solutions to ensure that people are no longer suffering from hunger. This is something that Richard Matern, Director of Research, takes seriously. “I am really proud that…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Richard Daneau from Moisson Montréal in Montréal, QC. What is your role in food banking?As Executive Director, I am the one responsible for delivering the service as per our mission. My main role is to bring…
It was business as usual for the Whitehorse Food Bank Society; packing and distributing food hampers to approximately 1,300 people a month. Then the pandemic hit. A third of the population was laid off. The local shelter closed their doors. Grocery store shelves were being emptied. And the entire city (along with the rest of…
In a rich country like Canada, it is often hard to imagine that there are people who can’t afford food for their families. While food banks and other charitable organizations are there to provide for the immediate need, Phil Ozga, Director of Advocacy and Government relations, works hard behind the scenes to find long term…
Food insecurity in the North is disproportionately higher than other parts of the country, with Nunavut having the highest rate. According to recent research, 57% of households in Nunavut are unable to afford food for their families. Lisa Sommers, Food Procurement Manager at Food Banks Canada always had an interest in helping those living with…
published on CBC, February 9, 2021 This column is an opinion by Richard Matern, the director of research at Food Banks Canada. His past work includes leading large-scale community-based research projects which helped to inform the income security review process in Ontario. COVID-19 has revealed in stark detail how inequalities affect health. If we want…
Republished for Food Banks CanadaBy: Principal Angela Griffin, Deh Gáh Elementary and Secondary School in Fort Providence, NWT “After a long year of COVID physical distancing, we came together as one to feed families for Christmas.” – Angela Griffin As a child, I remember my mother assembling Christmas baskets that were more Christmas crates than…
The unknown is a difficult thing to plan for — especially when people in need are depending on you. But back in March, ‘the unknown’ is exactly what the Interfaith Food Bank Society in Lethbridge (IFB) was faced with. When the wave of the global pandemic forced mass shutdowns nationwide, the IFB had to quickly…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Zeeshan Sumrani from The Mississauga Food Bank in Mississauga, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am the Director of Programs & Operations at The Mississauga Food Bank leading the implementation of our strategic priorities…
