Did you know that 35% of Canadians who visit a food bank are children? Now that’s a scary fact!  There are a lot of ways to make a difference this Halloween. Here are some ideas to get started: Turn your costume party into food drive. Connect with your local food bank to find out what’s most needed this…

Philippe Ozga, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, Food Banks Canada Over the last few weeks, the national headlines have been focused on scandals, past missteps from candidates of all stripes, and some tit-for-tat wrangling over minutiae dissecting similar party platforms. Lost in all of this is the fact that over a million Canadians a…

The theme for World Food Day 2019 is Healthy Diets for a #ZeroHunger World. As undernourishment, food insecurity, and diet-related chronic disease rates soar worldwide, World Food Day organizers are calling to make healthy and sustainable diets available to and affordable for everyone.  This year’s theme provides us with a platform to raise awareness about food banks’ nutritional…

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Robin Bailey from the Burlington Food Bank in Burlington, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am the Executive Director of the Burlington Food Bank. Describe a typical day in one word.Satisfying. What was your…