October 2017 Posts
Food Banker Spotlight – Lenetta Parry of Central Okanagan Food Bank
October 2, 2017
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Lenetta Parry, Executive Director of Central Okanagan Food Bank in British Columbia. What is your role in food banking?As the Executive...How you can play a part in Hunger Awareness Week
September 18, 2017
Guest post provided by Lenetta Parry, Executive Director, The Central Okanagan Food Bank My dad had a successful, wealthy friend named Bob. Bob could not understand why anyone would ever have to turn to the food bank and therefore didn’t see...
What One Man and a Tractor Can Accomplish 2017
September 1, 2017
In 2004, a Farm Credit Canada employee decided to use his vacation time and his tractor and wagon to help his community. He hopped into his tractor, and with the help from local farmers and others in the area, collected...
Food Banker Spotlight – Lori McRitchie of Airdrie Food Bank
August 31, 2017
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Lori McRitchie, Executive Director of Airdrie Food Bank in Airdrie, AB. What is your role in food banking?I wear a few...
Dealing with the Back to School Struggle
August 14, 2017
Guest post provided by Erin Katerynych, Executive Director, Empty Stocking Fund, Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre. August kicks off the beginning of the back to school routine. The season of new haircuts, new clothes, school supplies, and don’t forget about...
