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.
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 the festival of breaking the fast, offers an opportunity to reflect on the values of…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Emma Monias, Executive Director of the Erickson and Area Food Bank. What is your role in food banking? I am the Executive Director of the Erickson and Area Food Bank. What are your pronouns? She/ her…
Racialized communities, sometimes called Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), experience higher rates of food insecurity than white Canadians. According to data on food insecurity from the interdisciplinary research program PROOF, in 2022, 39.2 per cent of Black households and 33.4 per cent of Indigenous households were living in food-insecure households. For racialized community…
As part of its commitment to “Feed More Families,” Loblaw Companies Limited is marking 15 years of biannual food drives in support of local food banks in communities across the country. Since 2009, Loblaw and Food Banks Canada have teamed up for the Spring & Holiday Feed More Families™ Food Drives, with more than $3.4…
As the cost of living in Canada continues to rise, food banks across the country are experiencing overwhelming demand. People in every community are at the breaking point, from coast to coast to coast, and many people who never thought they would need a food bank are walking through the doors for the first time….
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Terri Smith, Operations Manager at Moose Jaw and District Food Bank. What is your role in food banking? I started working at the food bank in August of 2003 as the driver and worked…
Even though Indigenous peoples in Canada are among the lowest contributors to greenhouse emissions in the country, academic research shows they are among the most exposed to climate change impacts – says the “My Fear Is Losing Everything”: The Climate Crisis and First Nations’ Right to Food in Canada report by Human Rights Watch. Canada…
Every day across the country, Black people and Black-led organizations continue to help shape Canada for the better while aspiring to find community-based solutions to some of the biggest social justice issues of our time, including the mission to relieve hunger today and prevent hunger tomorrow. Every February during Black History Month and throughout the…
APRIL 2024 UPDATE: Walmart’s Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign has raised over 100 million meals! Since the Fight Hunger. Spark Change campaign launched in 2017, Walmart Canada has raised 107 million meals for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. (Original story below.) Canada’s food banks are facing overwhelming demand, with our annual HungerCount survey…
Choice models – or food banks laid out to allow clients some level of choice in their food selection, from offering a select number of options to a full-scale ‘grocery store’ experience – have gained popularity in recent years for their numerous benefits. A 2021 study of Ottawa area food banks looked at the advantages…
