February 2021 Posts

Helping in the North

February 19, 2021

Food insecurity in the North is disproportionately higher than other parts of the country, with Nunavut having the highest rate. According to recent research, 57% of households in Nunavut are unable to afford food for their families. Lisa Sommers, Food...

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If we’re serious about building a healthy society, we can’t do it without addressing poverty

February 18, 2021

published on CBC, February 9, 2021 This column is an opinion by Richard Matern, the director of research at Food Banks Canada. His past work includes leading large-scale community-based research projects which helped to inform the income security review process...

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In the Spirit of Giving and Receiving in the Dehcho and the Sahtu

February 11, 2021

Republished for Food Banks CanadaBy: Principal Angela Griffin, Deh Gáh Elementary and Secondary School in Fort Providence, NWT “After a long year of COVID physical distancing, we came together as one to feed families for Christmas.” – Angela Griffin As...

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Food Banking in the New Reality: The Story of Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge

February 1, 2021

The unknown is a difficult thing to plan for — especially when people in need are depending on you. But back in March, ‘the unknown’ is exactly what the Interfaith Food Bank Society in Lethbridge (IFB) was faced with. When...

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Food Banker Spotlight – Zeeshan Sumrani, Mississauga Food Bank

January 29, 2021

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Zeeshan Sumrani from The Mississauga Food Bank in Mississauga, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am the Director of...

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Food Banker Spotlight – Corra Gassner, Kamloops Food Bank

January 6, 2021

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Corra Gassner from Kamloops Food Bank in Kamloops, BC. What is your role in food banking?I am the Director of Resource...

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Food Banking in the New Reality: The Story of SOS Dépannage Moisson Granby

January 4, 2021

With one year to go before retirement, Norman Dunn, the Director General for SOS Dépannage Moisson Granby, was starting to finally ease up on his hectic work schedule. As the founder of Moisson Granby, to say that his retirement is...

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Food Banker Spotlight – Wanda Hillier, Community Food Sharing Association

December 1, 2020

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Wanda Hillier from Community Food Sharing Association in St. John’s, NL. What is your role in food banking?I’m a volunteer board...

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Food Banking in the New Reality: The Story of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank

December 1, 2020

10% of households in Greater Vancouver are considered to be food insecure. But what does that mean when you’re an organization responsible for feeding a city in need? For the Greater Vancouver Food Bank (GVFB), it involves receiving, purchasing, and...

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Donate These Items at a Holiday Food Drive Near You 2020

November 17, 2020

“Food banks are grateful for the donations they receive during the holiday season, especially in a year as challenging as 2020.” explains Chris Hatch, Chief Executive Officer for Food Banks Canada. Here are some of the items food banks need...

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