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Home › Archives for April 2024

April 30, 2024
Food Banker Spotlight – Bob Mandel

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Bob Mandel, who is the founder of the Avenue Road Food Bank in downtown Toronto. What is your role in food banking? Part of my role as the Avenue Road Food Bank founder is to imbue a sense…

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April 24, 2024
Addressing the stigma that prevents many people from accessing food banks

“We need to help people feel less guilty and embarrassed about accessing [food banks]. I would love to see advertisements about normalizing food bank access. Don’t be embarrassed if you need to access the food bank. That’s why it’s here.” — Research participant quote Far too many people in Canada experience food insecurity and hunger….

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April 17, 2024
Food Banks Canada responds to the 2024 federal budget

Food Banks Canada is encouraged to see some positive steps forward in this year’s federal budget to address long-term systemic issues that should alleviate the root causes of poverty and food insecurity. Specifically, we were encouraged to see a long overdue plan to spur the creation of more affordable housing through a new National Housing…

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April 15, 2024
Every moment matters for food banks struggling with volunteer burnout

National Volunteer Week 2024 (April 14–20) is a time to celebrate the impact of volunteer service and the power of dedicated volunteers who help support the network of 10 Provincial Associations and 5,100 community organizations, driven by the mission of relieving hunger today and preventing hunger tomorrow. This year’s theme is Every Moment Matters, which…

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April 9, 2024
Celebrating Ramadan with culturally appropriate foods

Beginning with the appearance of the crescent moon, Muslims in Canada and around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of Ramadan, which falls during the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. Eid al-Fitr, also known as the festival of breaking the fast, offers an opportunity to reflect on the values of…

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