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May 2018 Posts

Food Banker Spotlight – Meghan Nicholls, The Mississauga Food Bank

May 1, 2018

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Meghan Nicholls from The Mississauga Food Bank in Mississauga, ON. What is your role in food banking?Interim Executive Director at The...
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Every Plate Full: An Inspirational Challenge for the Canadian Members of IATSE

April 20, 2018

Pictured above: Members of IATSE Locals 129 and 828 and their families volunteered their time at the Hamilton Food Share. By guest blogger Damian Petti, National Food Drive Captain, IATSE Canada The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has over 21,000...
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Walmart’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign – Make a Difference in Your Local Communities

April 5, 2018

1.7 million Canadians turned to a food bank last year. Join Walmart Canada and Food Banks Canada in making a difference in the lives of those experiencing hunger in Canada through Walmart Canada’s second annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign. Last...
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The Value of a Volunteer

April 3, 2018

Pictured: Margaret, second from the left By guest blogger Diana Stapleton, Weston Area Emergency SupportMargaret Roberts has been a volunteer at the Weston Area Emergency Support, a west-end Toronto food bank, for over 20 years. Like many volunteers, she started...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Chantal Senecal, Executive Director for the Food Depot Alimentaire

April 1, 2018

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Chantal Senecal, Executive Director of Food Depot Alimentaire in Moncton, New Brunswick. What is your role in food banking?My role as...
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Donating Nutritious Food to the Food Bank

March 1, 2018

Guest blog by Cara Rosenbloom, RD March is Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme from Dietitians of Canada is to Unlock the Potential of Food. All month long, dietitians will be helping Canadians discover food’s potential to fuel, discover, prevent, heal and...
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Healthy Foods for Nutrition Month

March 1, 2018

Guest blog by Cara Rosenbloom, RD March is Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme from Dietitians of Canada is to Unlock the Potential of Food. All month long, dietitians will be helping Canadians discover food’s potential to fuel, discover, prevent, heal and...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Stephen Wallick of Niqinik Nuatsivik Nunavut Food Bank

March 1, 2018

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Stephen Wallick of Niqinik Nuatsivik Nunavut Food Bank in Iqaluit, Nunavut. What is your role in food banking? Vice...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Chris Hatch, CEO of Food Banks Canada.

February 2, 2018

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Chris Hatch, the new CEO of Food Banks Canada. What is your role in food banking?I was the former...
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Consider Heart-Healthy Food Items When Making a Food Bank Donation

February 1, 2018

Every month, over 860,000 people are helped by food banks. Incorporating nutritious items is important for food banks as statistics show that healthy eating habits reduces the risk of heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes. People living in poverty often...
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