April 2021 Posts

How a former food bank client used his experience to help those in need

April 1, 2021

Food bank use is an impossible choice. Most of the time, clients end up at a food bank because of unfortunate situations. It could be job loss, mental or physical health issues, or a vast variety of other reasons. For...

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Food Banker Spotlight – Monique Trépanier, Moisson Mauricie / Centre-du-Québec

April 1, 2021

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Monique Trépanier from Moisson Mauricie / Centre-du-Québec in Trois-Rivières, QC. What is your role in the food banking network? I am...

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Tax Clinics – Another Way Food Banks Partner to Help Clients

March 30, 2021

Did you know that filing taxes can reduce poverty? When taxes are filed, there are numerous federal and provincial financial supports available in the form of GST/HST credits, federal and provincial child benefits and more that can significantly increase incomes....

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Windsor Pivots to Continue Being There for Clients

March 25, 2021

Aisles of fresh produce and shelves stocked with a variety of goods. It’s not exactly what comes to mind when most people think about food banks. However, there are food banks that operate EXACTLY like this. One great example is...

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The pandemic helped the Loaves and Fishes Food Bank shape a better future for those in need

March 18, 2021

2020 has been a year of stress, anxiety, and change. Lockdowns in place, job losses across the country—Food Banks knew they would have their jobs cut out for them as they anticipated an increase in clients. But the difficult challenges...

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The Logistics of Being there for Canadian Communities in Need

March 12, 2021

The pandemic has taken a toll on many food banks. In many markets, the need for food increased, and some food banks wondered if they would be able to keep their doors open. For Lisa Wernham, Director of National Food...

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Our Research Helps Push for Change

March 5, 2021

As food banks across Canada work hard to ensure that people do not have to worry about their next meal, our staff are also working to find long-term solutions to ensure that people are no longer suffering from hunger. This...

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Food Banker Spotlight – Richard Daneau, Moisson Montréal

March 1, 2021

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Richard Daneau from Moisson Montréal in Montréal, QC. What is your role in food banking?As Executive Director, I am the one...

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Food Banking in the New Reality: The Story of the Whitehorse Food Bank

March 1, 2021

It was business as usual for the Whitehorse Food Bank Society; packing and distributing food hampers to approximately 1,300 people a month. Then the pandemic hit. A third of the population was laid off. The local shelter closed their doors....

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How We Work to Reduce the Need for Food Banks in the Future

February 25, 2021

In a rich country like Canada, it is often hard to imagine that there are people who can’t afford food for their families. While food banks and other charitable organizations are there to provide for the immediate need, Phil Ozga,...

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