March 2021 Posts
Food Banker Spotlight – Richard Daneau, Moisson Montréal
March 1, 2021
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Richard Daneau from Moisson Montréal in Montréal, QC. What is your role in food banking?As Executive Director, I am the one...
Food Banking in the New Reality: The Story of the Whitehorse Food Bank
March 1, 2021
It was business as usual for the Whitehorse Food Bank Society; packing and distributing food hampers to approximately 1,300 people a month. Then the pandemic hit. A third of the population was laid off. The local shelter closed their doors....
How We Work to Reduce the Need for Food Banks in the Future
February 25, 2021
In a rich country like Canada, it is often hard to imagine that there are people who can’t afford food for their families. While food banks and other charitable organizations are there to provide for the immediate need, Phil Ozga,...
Helping in the North
February 19, 2021
Food insecurity in the North is disproportionately higher than other parts of the country, with Nunavut having the highest rate. According to recent research, 57% of households in Nunavut are unable to afford food for their families. Lisa Sommers, Food...
If we’re serious about building a healthy society, we can’t do it without addressing poverty
February 18, 2021
published on CBC, February 9, 2021 This column is an opinion by Richard Matern, the director of research at Food Banks Canada. His past work includes leading large-scale community-based research projects which helped to inform the income security review process...
In the Spirit of Giving and Receiving in the Dehcho and the Sahtu
February 11, 2021
Republished for Food Banks CanadaBy: Principal Angela Griffin, Deh Gáh Elementary and Secondary School in Fort Providence, NWT “After a long year of COVID physical distancing, we came together as one to feed families for Christmas.” – Angela Griffin As...
Food Banking in the New Reality: The Story of Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge
February 1, 2021
The unknown is a difficult thing to plan for — especially when people in need are depending on you. But back in March, ‘the unknown’ is exactly what the Interfaith Food Bank Society in Lethbridge (IFB) was faced with. When...
Food Banker Spotlight – Zeeshan Sumrani, Mississauga Food Bank
January 29, 2021
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Zeeshan Sumrani from The Mississauga Food Bank in Mississauga, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am the Director of...
Food Banker Spotlight – Corra Gassner, Kamloops Food Bank
January 6, 2021
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Corra Gassner from Kamloops Food Bank in Kamloops, BC. What is your role in food banking?I am the Director of Resource...
Food Banking in the New Reality: The Story of SOS Dépannage Moisson Granby
January 4, 2021
With one year to go before retirement, Norman Dunn, the Director General for SOS Dépannage Moisson Granby, was starting to finally ease up on his hectic work schedule. As the founder of Moisson Granby, to say that his retirement is...
