We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Norman Dunn from SOS Dépannage/Moisson Granby in Granby, QC. What is your role in the food banking network?I’m the founding director of SOS Dépannage/Moisson Granby, an organization founded in 1987 as a temporary measure during the…
86 per cent also believe that agriculture and agri-food plays a key role in Canada’s national security and critical infrastructure As we continue to show progress in the fight against COVID-19, anxiety is beginning to move from concern about the virus itself, and toward jobs and the economy*. With an unprecedented 2 million losing their jobs…
As the economy and livelihoods of millions in our country are temporarily put on hold as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians recognize the vulnerability of their neighbours and communities in being able to meet their basic needs, and have responded with overwhelming generosity and support. Corporations, individuals, and governments are all stepping up…
For National Volunteer Week 2020, we are more grateful than ever for the thousands of dedicated volunteers in food banks across the country, serving their communities during this critical time. Volunteers have always been the backbone of the food bank network. Approximately 40 per cent of food banks nationally are entirely run by volunteers; that proportion…
Donor Impact Spotlight: Rural Transportation Grant Grant Funded By: Syngenta and Farm Credit Canada Rural Canada may be considered small in some respects, yet it accounts for 95% of the country’s landmass. That’s a lot space to occupy for just 18.7% of the nation’s population. Being surrounded by the tranquility of rolling landscapes, clean air, and the…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Alex Boyd from Greener Village in Fredericton, NB. What is your role in food banking?I am the Executive Director of Greener Village, a fairly large (by East Coast standards) food bank that is diversifying its programming…
In March 2019, there were over 1 million visits to food banks in Canada in one month alone. Join Walmart Canada and Food Banks Canada in making a difference in the lives of those experiencing hunger in Canada through Walmart Canada’s fourth annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign. The campaign kicks off on February 20 and runs…
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 Diane Corkum from Project SHARE in Niagara Falls, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am the outgoing Executive Director of Project SHARE in Niagara Falls. Describe a typical day in one word.Inspiring! What was your…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Peter Sinclair from Loaves and Fishes Food Bank in Nanaimo, BC. What is your role in food banking?I am the Executive Director of Loaves and Fishes Food Bank in Nanaimo BC Describe a typical day in…