March 2020 Posts
Helping Rural Food Banks to Literally Go the Distance
March 2, 2020
Donor Impact Spotlight: Rural Transportation Grant Grant Funded By: Syngenta and Farm Credit Canada Rural Canada may be considered small in some respects, yet it accounts for 95% of the country’s landmass. That’s a lot space to occupy for just 18.7% of...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Alex Boyd, Greener Village
March 1, 2020
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Alex Boyd from Greener Village in Fredericton, NB. What is your role in food banking?I am the Executive Director of Greener...
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Make a Difference in the Lives of Those Experiencing Hunger
February 28, 2020
In March 2019, there were over 1 million visits to food banks in Canada in one month alone. Join Walmart Canada and Food Banks Canada in making a difference in the lives of those experiencing hunger in Canada through Walmart...
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Healthy Food Donation Ideas for Heart Month
February 3, 2020
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 8 out of 10 cases of premature heart disease and stroke are preventable with healthy lifestyle behaviours. But people living in poverty often have limited access to healthy foods that can...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Diane Corkum, Project SHARE
January 29, 2020
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Diane Corkum from Project SHARE in Niagara Falls, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am the outgoing Executive Director...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Peter Sinclair, Loaves and Fishes Food Bank
January 1, 2020
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Peter Sinclair from Loaves and Fishes Food Bank in Nanaimo, BC. What is your role in food banking?I am the Executive...
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Make A Difference Over the Holiday Season 2019
December 17, 2019
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...
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Celebrating Movers and Sharers
December 16, 2019
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...
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Giving Back with #RecipesThatGive
December 2, 2019
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...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Mark LeBlanc, Vestiaire Saint-Joseph
December 1, 2019
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”...
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