As we gear up for the holiday festivities, our minds turn towards the season filled with loved ones, gift exchanges and favourite dishes at the dinner table. The holiday season is also the quintessential time to spread the spirit of giving to help those in need. Supporting food banks in your community is a great…

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 of several companies that provide us with critical in-kind support, and their history as a…

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 made to food banks every month, Canadians can help alleviate hunger in their community by…

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” is a role that is hard to define as my role is completely varied. I’ve…

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 to learn why.  Why Donate Food:Food is the foundation of the work of food banks….

“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 some of the items food banks need the most this holiday season:  Whole grain foods like…

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.  Describe a typical day in one word.Humbling.  What was your inspiration to get involved in…

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 costume party into food drive. Connect with your local food bank to find out what’s most needed this…

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 platforms. Lost in all of this is the fact that over a million Canadians a…

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.  This year’s theme provides us with a platform to raise awareness about food banks’ nutritional…