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.
Edvin Odesskiy remembers when he was a younger student in school, and his fellow classmates would often have store-bought snacks like granola bars packed in their lunchboxes. Granola bars may be a go-to for many families in Canada because they are nutritious and designed to be taken on the go, but Edvin says they can…
Trying to eat enough nutritious food each day and stay as healthy as possible can be hard to do, especially when you are suffering from a serious illness. A 2018 Statistics Canada study showed that people who experience “stressful life events” — for example, suffering from a chronic disease or other debilitating condition — have…
Over the past several months, Food Banks Canada has been made increasingly aware of the desperate situation that many food banks and community agencies working on the frontline of the hunger crisis in Canada have been facing. Food Banks Canada’s latest HungerCount report – which is our signature, cross-sectional census survey of most food bank agencies, organizations, and…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Susan Pascoe, from Clarington food bank. What is your role in food banking? I am the Program Manager What are your pronouns? She/Her Describe a typical day in one word. Energizing What was your…
Safely navigating the winter road system in northern Manitoba that many fly-in communities rely on for temporary access to more affordable food and groceries in larger urban centres comes with a long list of considerations and potential risks. When using the 2,375-kilometre-long seasonal road system, which is built on the natural terrain of muskeg, streams,…
When Ramadan is mentioned, fasting may be the first thing that comes to mind, with the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar meaning Muslims in Canada and around the world will deepen their faith and reflect on the values of charity and kindness by choosing to fast from dawn to dusk for 30 days. Officially beginning…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada. This time, our spotlight is on Food Banks BC Food Programs Manager Sherri Binks, who answered our questions for International Women’s Day last month. What is your role in food banking? I’m the food programs manager at Food Banks BC. …
Hunger doesn’t hibernate, and as we look forward to warmer temperatures and the reawakening of nature in spring, the stark reality is that more and more people in Canada are living paycheque to paycheque just to make ends meet. Food Banks Canada is focused on supporting the network of 10 Provincial Associations and more than…
The mission to end hunger in Canada involves more than filling empty stomachs. At Food Banks Canada, we know it also requires meaningful actions to help counter hunger and its root causes, which are poverty and low incomes. That’s why for the fourth consecutive year, with increased funding and volunteer support from our corporate sponsor,…
Think of all the things you feel that you need to maintain an acceptable standard of living in Canada. These things could include regular access to certain types of food, like fresh fruit and vegetables; being able to keep your home at a comfortable temperature year-round; and even a winter coat that is good enough…
