We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Gert Reynar from the Leduc & District Food Bank Association in Leduc, AB. What is your role in food banking?I have been the Executive Director of the Leduc & District Food Bank Association for 14 years….
“While the food bank is grateful for any and all non-perishable donations, some are better than others,” explains Chris Hatch, Chief Executive Officer for Food Banks Canada. “The best donations are ones that reflect a nutritious dinner plate.” Chris shares some of the items food banks need the most this season: Whole grain foods like oatmeal,…
Searching for ways to inspire your team in 2019? Want a way to build morale and pride through active relationships with a charity? Here are 5 quick tips to get the most out of your charitable partnership. They may just help make an impact both in engaging your employees and your charity partner! 1….
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Tristan Newsome from the Food Bank Society of Whitehorse in Whitehorse, Yukon. What is your role in food banking?I am Executive Director of the Food Bank Society of Whitehorse. As Executive Director, I direct all of…
Canadians visited food banks 1.1 million times each month in 2018. Join Walmart Canada and Food Banks Canada in making a difference in the lives of those experiencing hunger in Canada through Walmart Canada’s third annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign. Last year’s campaign generated 12 million meals in support of food banking across Canada. This year’s…
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 8 out of 10 cases of premature heart disease and stroke are preventable with healthy lifestyle behaviours. But people living in poverty often have limited access to healthy foods that can help reduce the risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol and diabetes….
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on June Muir of the Unemployed Help Centre in Windsor, Ontario. What is your role in food banking?I am the President of the Windsor-Essex Food Bank Association and our food bank at the Unemployed Help Centre (which…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Chrissie Roberts of East Wellington Community Services in Erin, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am a Supervisor for both of our food banks located in Erin and Rockwood, ON. Describe a typical day…
Financial contributions to Food Banks Canada are critical, but donations of resources such as transportation, skills, or services — known as “gifts-in-kind” — play an equally important role in helping us carry out our work. Canadian Pacific (CP) is one of several companies that provide us with critical in-kind support, and their history as a…
By Roger Pelissero, 3rd generation egg farmer and Chairman of Egg Farmers of Canada It can be astounding to hear just how many Canadians across the country struggle to get access to safe, quality and nutritious food. A resounding 860,000 Canadians turn to their local food banks for help each month, and in rural communities,…
