During Black History Month, Food Banks Canada is celebrating the many contributions of Black people and Black communities across our national network of 10 Provincial Associations and more than 4,750 hunger-relief organizations, and their significant and ongoing role in supporting our mission to end hunger in Canada. Black people and Black-led organizations have done so…

February is a month that is often decorated with the heart shape as a symbol of romantic love and affection in anticipation of Valentine’s Day, but it also marks Hearth Month, a time to focus on the efforts we can make to improve cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.  According to the…

In March 2022 alone, Food Banks Canada reported there were almost 1.5 million visits to food banks across the country — up 35 per cent since 2019. Our HungerCount 2022 report confirmed that high inflation and a broken social safety net have Canada’s food bank network straining under historically high demand. Given these statistics, it…

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Al Huckaby from the Dryden Food Bank in Dryden, Ontario. What is your role in food banking? Manager of the Dryden Food Bank in Dryden, Ontario. What are your pronouns?He/Him/Mr. Describe a typical day…