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.
Guest blog provided by Sheryl Darlington at The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre When I first came to volunteer at The Compass it wasn’t what I’d imagined– it far exceeded my expectations in so many ways. The Compass is set up like a small store that we call “The Market”. The shelves are stocked with…
On May 23rd, Food Banks Canada and its network of food banks have asked elected representatives from all levels of government to raise awareness and open discussions with their elected colleagues about hunger in their communities. Every day, food banks across the country work to raise the food and funds needed to assist the 860,000…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Meghan Nicholls from The Mississauga Food Bank in Mississauga, ON. What is your role in food banking?Interim Executive Director at The Mississauga Food Bank. Describe a typical day in one word. Fast-paced. What was your inspiration to…
Pictured above: Members of IATSE Locals 129 and 828 and their families volunteered their time at the Hamilton Food Share. By guest blogger Damian Petti, National Food Drive Captain, IATSE Canada The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has over 21,000 members in 39 locals across Canada. In 2015, IATSE participated in the first annual Every Plate…
1.7 million Canadians turned to a food bank last year. Join Walmart Canada and Food Banks Canada in making a difference in the lives of those experiencing hunger in Canada through Walmart Canada’s second annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign. Last year’s campaign generated 8 million meals in support of food banking across Canada. This year’s…
Pictured: Margaret, second from the left By guest blogger Diana Stapleton, Weston Area Emergency SupportMargaret Roberts has been a volunteer at the Weston Area Emergency Support, a west-end Toronto food bank, for over 20 years. Like many volunteers, she started giving her time after she retired. Her activities and responsibilities started out small and blossomed…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Chantal Senecal, Executive Director of Food Depot Alimentaire in Moncton, New Brunswick. What is your role in food banking?My role as Executive Director for the Food Depot Alimentaire is to oversee programming and ensure best practices…
Guest blog by Cara Rosenbloom, RD March is Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme from Dietitians of Canada is to Unlock the Potential of Food. All month long, dietitians will be helping Canadians discover food’s potential to fuel, discover, prevent, heal and bring us together. You can learn more at www.NutritionMonth2018.ca. Early this month, we published Healthy Foods for…
Guest blog by Cara Rosenbloom, RD March is Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme from Dietitians of Canada is to Unlock the Potential of Food. All month long, dietitians will be helping Canadians discover food’s potential to fuel, discover, prevent, heal and bring us together. You can learn more at www.NutritionMonth2018.ca. Given this wonderful theme of unlocking food’s…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Stephen Wallick of Niqinik Nuatsivik Nunavut Food Bank in Iqaluit, Nunavut. What is your role in food banking? Vice Chair on the Board – Sept 2017 to Present Past Chair – Aug 2013 to…
