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September 2019 Posts

What One Man and a Tractor Can Accomplish 2019

September 6, 2019

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...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Maral Kiani Tari from Lethbridge Food Bank

September 1, 2019

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Maral Kiani Tari from Lethbridge Food Bank in Lethbridge, Alberta. What is your role in food banking?I am the Executive Director...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Bruce McRae, Niqinik Nuatsivik Nunavut Food Bank

August 1, 2019

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Bruce McRae from Niqinik Nuatsivik Nunavut Food Bank in Iqakuit, Nunavut. What is your role in food banking?I am...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Eg Walters from Community Food Sharing Association

July 1, 2019

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Eg Walters from Community Food Sharing Association in St. John’s, Newfoundland. What is your role in food banking?I am currently General...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Stacy Elia, GBF Community Services

June 1, 2019

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Stacy Elia from GBF (Grimsby Benevolent Fund) Community Services in Grimsby, Ontario. What is your role in food banking?I am the...
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Best Before or Expired? Food Banks’ Questions Answered

May 21, 2019

Guest blog by Brita Ball, PhD, CTDP, ECPC There continues to be confusion about best before dates and expiry dates on food and what they really mean to food banks. Many people incorrectly say food has “expired” if it reaches...
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Thank You, After the Bell Volunteers!

May 13, 2019

For the more than 300,000 Canadian children who are helped by food banks each month, school-based breakfast, lunch, and after-school programs are important sources of food. But when schools close their doors for the summer, these programs close too, leaving...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Sandy Singers, Partners in Mission Food Bank

May 1, 2019

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Sandy Singers from the Partners in Mission Food Bank in Kingston, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am the...
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Come tax time, why food banks across Canada are offering tax returns in addition to food

April 12, 2019

by Richard Matern, Director of Research at Food Banks Canada Food banks across Canada do critical work to feed their neighbours in need every day. What some may not realize is that many also connect people with the tools, resources,...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Gert Reynar, Leduc & District Food Bank Association

April 1, 2019

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Gert Reynar from the Leduc & District Food Bank Association in Leduc, AB. What is your role in food banking?I have...
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