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.
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Corra Gassner from Kamloops Food Bank in Kamloops, BC. What is your role in food banking?I am the Director of Resource Development at Kamloops Food Bank. Describe a typical day in one word.Rewarding. What was your…
With one year to go before retirement, Norman Dunn, the Director General for SOS Dépannage Moisson Granby, was starting to finally ease up on his hectic work schedule. As the founder of Moisson Granby, to say that his retirement is well deserved would be an understatement. That’s because Norman has dedicated the past 34 years…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Wanda Hillier from Community Food Sharing Association in St. John’s, NL. What is your role in food banking?I’m a volunteer board member for the Community Food Sharing Association here in Newfoundland and Labrador. What was your…
10% of households in Greater Vancouver are considered to be food insecure. But what does that mean when you’re an organization responsible for feeding a city in need? For the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB), it involves receiving, purchasing, and distributing 5 to 6 million pounds of food each year. Due to the sheer vastness…
“Food banks are grateful for the donations they receive during the holiday season, especially in a year as challenging as 2020.” explains Chris Hatch, Chief Executive Officer for Food Banks Canada. Here are some of the items food banks need the most this holiday season: Whole grain foods like oatmeal, barley, high-fibre cereals or whole-grain pasta…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Alex Bilotta from The Food Bank of York Region in Concord, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am the founder of The Food Bank of York Region. I started as a volunteer with another…
In 2004, a Farm Credit Canada employee decided to use his vacation time and his tractor and trailer to help his community. He hopped into his tractor, and with help from local farmers and others in the area, collected food for the local food bank. This single act of kindness has since grown into one…
In the recent Speech from the Throne, launching the new session of Parliament in Ottawa, a range of new initiatives were announced that could potentially help reduce poverty and food bank use. They included a commitment to a national childcare system, modernizing Employment Insurance, and creating the Canada Disability Benefit to increase the incomes of…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Joan Clarkson from Helping Hand Food Bank in Tillsonburg, ON. What is your role in food banking?[Retired] Coordinator for the Helping Hand Food Bank in Tillsonburg, Ontario. Describe a typical day in one word.Hectic. …
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Celina Symmonds from Medicine Hat and District Food Bank in Medicine Hat, AB. What is your role in food banking?I am the Executive Director of the Medicine Hat and District Food Bank. Describe a typical day…
