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Food Banker Spotlight – Alex Boyd, Greener Village
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Make a Difference in the Lives of Those Experiencing Hunger
Friday, February 14, 2020
Healthy Food Donation Ideas for Heart Month
Monday, February 03, 2020

Hunger Facts

34%

of those relying on food banks nationally are children, when they only represent 19% of the population

2015

Economic struggles push food bank use higher in 2015

Nov 17, 2015 - Canada’s food banks look to new federal government to implement solutions

Media Advisory - HungerCount 2015 will reveal alarming snapshot of food bank use across the country

Nov 12, 2015 - Canada’s food banks look to new federal government to implement solutions

Husky Canada Generously Supports Food Banks Across Canada

Nov 04, 2015 - Summer campaign results in $35,000 donation with goal of assisting Canadians in need

Food Banks Canada looks forward to working with the new Liberal Government to reduce the need for food banks

Oct 23, 2015 - Food Banks Canada would like to offer its congratulations to the new federal Liberal Government on its majority election victory. A promise to make positive change in Canada is a welcome sign of leadership by this incoming federal government.

On World Food Day, October 16th, Food Banks Canada is asking Canadians to learn about the challenges of hunger in rural communities across the country

Oct 16, 2015 - Rural and remote communities face greater challenges in assisting people living with hunger every day.

Canadians talk a lot about the food we eat but we don’t talk a lot about hunger

Sep 17, 2015 - Take a break from our food-crazed lives during Hunger Awareness Week, September 21 – 25, 2015

Food Banks Canada Recognizes Outstanding Food Banks and Corporate Leaders at Awards Dinner

Jun 19, 2015 - Awards honour organizations for their work in addressing hunger in Canada

Every Plate Full - National News Release

May 13, 2015 - Food Banks Canada Urging Canadians to Help Fill 26 Million Plates Needed for Canada’s Hungry this Summer #EveryPlateFull campaign asks Canadians to show support by posting empty plates on social media and making food & fund donations from May 2 to 8

Want to help make a difference?

Don’t miss!

Food Banker Spotlight – Alex Boyd, Greener Village

Hunger Facts

40%

of food distributed by Canadian food banks is fresh (eg. milk, eggs, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, bread)

Don’t miss!

Hunger Facts

34%

2015

Economic struggles push food bank use higher in 2015

Media Advisory - HungerCount 2015 will reveal alarming snapshot of food bank use across the country

Husky Canada Generously Supports Food Banks Across Canada

Food Banks Canada looks forward to working with the new Liberal Government to reduce the need for food banks

On World Food Day, October 16th, Food Banks Canada is asking Canadians to learn about the challenges of hunger in rural communities across the country

Canadians talk a lot about the food we eat but we don’t talk a lot about hunger

Food Banks Canada Recognizes Outstanding Food Banks and Corporate Leaders at Awards Dinner

Every Plate Full - National News Release

Want to help make a difference?

Don’t miss!

Food Banker Spotlight – Alex Boyd, Greener Village

Make a Difference in the Lives of Those Experiencing Hunger

Healthy Food Donation Ideas for Heart Month

Food Banker Spotlight – Diane Corkum, Project SHARE

Food Banker Spotlight – Peter Sinclair, Loaves and Fishes Food Bank

Make A Difference Over the Holiday Season

Hunger Facts

40%