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.
During Pride Month and every month, Food Banks Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our work environments and throughout the food bank network. With the rise in anti-trans hate and anti-2SLGBTQI+ legislation, we understand that it is critical to continue advocating for a safer and more inclusive…
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…
