Learn About Hunger

Close to 900,000 Canadians each month are assisted by food banks. By understanding the nature of the problem, and the possible solutions, we can all do our part to make a difference.

Get Involved

Together, we can make a difference to help reduce hunger and improve the lives of the nearly 900,000 Canadians who turn to food banks each month. Learn how you or your company can contribute.

Media

The latest news about Food Banks Canada, our partners, and our programs, as well as helpful resources for our communications partners and members of the media.

Hunger Fact

Half of food banks in Canada saw an increase in demand in 2011.

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Partner campaigns

Many of our corporate sponsors also operate special campaigns at various times of the year in support of Food Banks Canada. We are grateful for these contributions and the awareness that they bring to the need to assist Canadians living in poverty, and to the work that Food Banks Canada does.


Everyone Wins with Canadian Chicken

Everyone Wins with Canadian Chicken

Chicken Farmers of Canada (CFC) has launched a new recipe contest among Members of Parliament for the benefit of food banks across Canada.In the Everyone Wins with Canadian Chicken campaign, MPs are being asked to enter their favorite grilled chicken sandwich recipes for a chance to win a donation to a food bank in their riding: • First Prize: $10,000 donation • Second Prize: $5,000 donation • Third Prize: $2,500 donation The winning sandwich recipe will also be served to almost 10,000 people at the Great Canadian Chicken BBQ in Ottawa on Canada Day. For more information, visit chicken.ca.


Shaw’s Fill the Food Banks 2012 campaign

Shaw’s Fill the Food Banks 2012 campaign

Food Banks Canada is excited to partner with SHAW for this year’s ‘Together is Amazing’ Campaign. Working in a number of cities across the country, SHAW employees will be coordinating with their local food banks to raise both food and funds for their local communities. The 2012 campaign is in partnership with Campbell's and Purolator. Visit http://www.togetherisamazing.com to find out what is happening in your local area or to donate online today. Together we can help keep cupboards full.


Huggies Every Little Bottom Program

Huggies Every Little Bottom Program

One in five Canadian Moms struggle to provide their children with an essential need – clean, dry disposable diapers. Huggies® Every Little Bottom is proud to partner with Food Banks Canada to address the critical issue of diaper need. In 2010, Every Little Bottom donated 2.5 million diapers in Canada and plans to reach this goal once again in 2012. To learn more and get involved, visit EveryLittleBottom.com.


New Nutrition Resources: Nutrition and your Familiy

New Nutrition Resources: Nutrition and your Familiy

Food Banks Canada is pleased to share with you two nutrition resources: A video DVD and printed fact sheet called ‘Nutrition and Your Family’, a new resource about healthy eating for families on a budget. This DVD and factsheet were produced through the Feeding Families program, with sponsorship from Nestlé Canada. We hope that these resources enhance and complement the current activities at your food bank and reaches families in your community. For the files, check out the Nutrition Resources Publications Page.