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.
Food Banks Canada conducts the annual HungerCount survey to provide a point-in-time snapshot of food bank use nationwide and who is struggling the most. It is the only research study encompassing the country’s 4,750+ food banks and community organizations, within and outside of the Food Banks Canada network. This year, the HungerCount 2023 report shows…
Food bank visits in 2023 were at an unprecedented level. According to Food Banks Canada’s HungerCount 2023 report, there were almost two million visits to food banks in Canada in March alone, far surpassing last year’s record-breaking usage. This record level of usage shows increasing numbers of people in Canada are struggling to pay for…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Meghan Kellington, Starfish Pack Program and Media Coordinator at Archway Food Bank in Abbotsford, BC. What is your role in food banking? Starfish Pack Program and Media Coordinator at Archway Food Bank in Abbotsford, BC….
In March 2023, there were almost two million visits to food banks across Canada, representing a 32 per cent increase compared to March 2022, and a 78.5 per cent increase compared to March 2019, which is the highest year-over-year increase in usage ever reported. According to the newly released Food Banks Canada HungerCount 2023 report, “Relentless inflation…
Avoidable food waste is a serious problem exacerbating both household food insecurity in Canada and climate change. According to the National Zero Waste Council, an astonishing 63 per cent of all the food Canadians throw away could have been eaten. Food that is diverted to landfills releases large amounts of greenhouse gases that trap heat within…
At Food Banks Canada, we know that food insecurity and mental health are strongly intertwined. Our original research is proving that financial and food insecurity or physical health challenges can negatively affect mental health. If a person’s mental health is waning, they may be unable or less able to maintain a job and earn an…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Alex Noreau, Officer, Communications and Advocacy at the Ottawa Food Bank. What is your role in food banking? I work at the Ottawa Food Bank as Officer, Communications and Advocacy. What are your pronouns? She/her/elle…
For many people in Canada, having access to enough food to mitigate hunger is a serious challenge for a number of reasons – from transportation barriers to other factors, such as poverty and low income. Food Banks Canada research shows that an estimated 7 million Canadians reported going hungry at least once between March 2020…
Food Banks Canada is committed to becoming a valuable partner in addressing the current hunger crisis in the North, where food insecurity has long been disproportionately worse than elsewhere in the country. The food insecurity rate in Nunavut is particularly high at 57 per cent, which is more than quadruple the national average. It is…
Backed by our research and analysis, Food Banks Canada works to ensure that governments are taking meaningful action to address the root causes of food bank use – which are poverty and low incomes. This is particularly urgent as we’re seeing food bank visits continue to skyrocket, and food insecurity and poverty on the rise…
