Food Banks as a Lifeline: Canada’s New Normal. Read our HungerCount 2025 Report for more information.

Accreditations & Awards

At Food Banks Canada, our mission to end food insecurity across Canada is driven by compassion, integrity, and impact. Every accreditation we hold and every award we’ve received is a reflection of the trust placed in us by donors, partners, government, and the national food banking network from coast to coast.

Imagine Canada

The Imagine Canada standards leverage the wisdom and expertise of the nonprofit sector in topics like board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, human resources, and volunteer involvement.

Any organization can improve its practices with these standards, or bring their achievement to the next level by earning accreditation through an independent peer review process.

Charity Intelligence – 2025 Top 100 Charities

Charity Intelligence researches Canadian charities for donors to be informed and give intelligently. Through rigorous and independent research, Charity Intelligence aims to assist Canada’s dynamic charitable sector in being more transparent, accountable and focused on results.

Waterstone Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2024

This national program annually recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations for having cultures that enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage.