February 2019 Posts
Walmart’s Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign- Giving love in your local community
February 14, 2019
Canadians visited food banks 1.1 million times each month in 2018. Join Walmart Canada and Food Banks Canada in making a difference in the lives of those experiencing hunger in Canada through Walmart Canada’s third annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign. Last...
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Healthy Food Donation Ideas for Heart Month — and All Year
February 12, 2019
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 – June Muir of the Unemployed Help Centre
February 1, 2019
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on June Muir of the Unemployed Help Centre in Windsor, Ontario. What is your role in food banking?I am the President of...
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Food Banker Spotlight – Chrissie Roberts of East Wellington Community Services
January 1, 2019
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Chrissie Roberts of East Wellington Community Services in Erin, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am a Supervisor for...
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Celebrating Movers and Sharers
December 14, 2018
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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The Importance of Giving Back This Holiday Season
December 4, 2018
By Roger Pelissero, 3rd generation egg farmer and Chairman of Egg Farmers of Canada It can be astounding to hear just how many Canadians across the country struggle to get access to safe, quality and nutritious food. A resounding 860,000...
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Make a Difference over the Holiday Season 2018
December 3, 2018
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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Food Banker Spotlight – Laurie O’Connor of the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre
December 1, 2018
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Laurie O’Connor of the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre in Saskatoon, SK. What is your role in food banking?What a...
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Donate these items to a holiday food drive near you.
November 26, 2018
“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.” Chris shares...
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Terri Clark rides the CP Holiday Train
November 26, 2018
Each year the CP Holiday Train, beautifully bedecked in colourful lights, travels across Canada and the US delivering joy, hope — and music — while collecting donations for food banks in the communities along its route. This year Canadian Pacific...
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