November 2019 Posts
There Are Many Ways to Give
November 26, 2019
More and more, food banks are confronted with the question of how the public should donate – food or funds – and while food banks are all different, we would encourage our fellow Canadians to consider donating both. Read on...
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Donate These Items at a Holiday Food Drive Near You 2019
November 18, 2019
“While the food bank is grateful for any and all non-perishable donations, some are better than others,” explains Chris Hatch, Chief Executive Officer for Food Banks Canada. “The best donations are ones that reflect a nutritious dinner plate.” Here are...
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Food Banker Spotlight – David Long, Greater Vancouver Food Bank
November 1, 2019
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on David Long from Greater Vancouver Food Bank in Burnaby, BC. What is your role in food banking?Greater Vancouver Food Bank CEO. ...
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How to Give Back to Your Local Food Bank this Halloween
October 22, 2019
Did you know that 35% of Canadians who visit a food bank are children? Now that’s a scary fact! There are a lot of ways to make a difference this Halloween. Here are some ideas to get started: Turn your...
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Elections Are an Opportunity to Demand Better
October 17, 2019
Philippe Ozga, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, Food Banks Canada Over the last few weeks, the national headlines have been focused on scandals, past missteps from candidates of all stripes, and some tit-for-tat wrangling over minutiae dissecting similar party...
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Donating Nutritious Food to the Food Bank
October 11, 2019
The theme for World Food Day 2019 is Healthy Diets for a #ZeroHunger World. As undernourishment, food insecurity, and diet-related chronic disease rates soar worldwide, World Food Day organizers are calling to make healthy and sustainable diets available to and affordable for everyone. ...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Robin Bailey, Burlington Food Bank
October 1, 2019
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Robin Bailey from the Burlington Food Bank in Burlington, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am the Executive Director...
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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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