BEYOND FOOD

Some social and financial safety nets are provided through the Canadian tax-filing system. However, many people living on a low income don’t file their taxes due to cost, a lack of access to tax clinics, or now knowing where to get help, thereby missing out on various benefits that might be available to them.

Through the National Tax Clinic Program, Food Banks Canada aims to provide the tools, supports, and resources that would allow more food banks to offer these types of services.

To date, we’ve successfully piloted the program at two food banks, with a plan to support more locations in the future. The long-term goal is to move people into a better financial position—in turn, reducing the need for food bank services.

Reach out to us for more information about our National Tax Clinic Program.

Education and job training can play a big role in ending the cycle of poverty. Yet more often than not, this is easier said than done. Learning opportunities typically require money, which tends to create an automatic barrier for entry if you happen to be someone that is struggling financially.

Food banks are helping people in need to break down those barriers.

From access to a computer and the internet—to educational programs, high school completion courses, and job training, many food banks across the country are connecting people to the support and resources they need beyond food in order to achieve long-term solutions for the future.