December 2019 Posts
Celebrating Movers and Sharers
December 16, 2019
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...
Giving Back with #RecipesThatGive
December 2, 2019
During the festive season, giving back to the community becomes a priority for many. However, the hustle and bustle of the holidays can make it challenging to find the time to do so. With more than 1 million visits being...
Food Banker Spotlight – Mark LeBlanc, Vestiaire Saint-Joseph
December 1, 2019
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Mark LeBlanc from Vestiaire Saint-Joseph in Shediac, NB. What is your role in food banking?The title “Executive Director of Vestiaire St-Joseph”...
There Are Many Ways to Give
November 26, 2019
More and more, food banks are confronted with the question of how the public should donate – food or funds – and while food banks are all different, we would encourage our fellow Canadians to consider donating both. Read on...
Donate These Items at a Holiday Food Drive Near You 2019
November 18, 2019
“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.” Here are...
Food Banker Spotlight – David Long, Greater Vancouver Food Bank
November 1, 2019
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on David Long from Greater Vancouver Food Bank in Burnaby, BC. What is your role in food banking?Greater Vancouver Food Bank CEO. ...
How to Give Back to Your Local Food Bank this Halloween
October 22, 2019
Did you know that 35% of Canadians who visit a food bank are children? Now that’s a scary fact! There are a lot of ways to make a difference this Halloween. Here are some ideas to get started: Turn your...
Elections Are an Opportunity to Demand Better
October 17, 2019
Philippe Ozga, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, Food Banks Canada Over the last few weeks, the national headlines have been focused on scandals, past missteps from candidates of all stripes, and some tit-for-tat wrangling over minutiae dissecting similar party...
Donating Nutritious Food to the Food Bank
October 11, 2019
The theme for World Food Day 2019 is Healthy Diets for a #ZeroHunger World. As undernourishment, food insecurity, and diet-related chronic disease rates soar worldwide, World Food Day organizers are calling to make healthy and sustainable diets available to and affordable for everyone. ...
Food Banker Spotlight – Robin Bailey, Burlington Food Bank
October 1, 2019
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Robin Bailey from the Burlington Food Bank in Burlington, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am the Executive Director...
