August 2018 Posts

Food Banker Spotlight – Danielle McIntyre, Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge

August 1, 2018

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Danielle McIntyre of Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge. What is your role in food banking? I am the Executive Director...

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Food Banker Spotlight – Nick Jennery, Feed Nova Scotia

July 1, 2018

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Nick Jennery of Feed Nova Scotia! What is your role in food banking?I am the Executive Director of Feed Nova...

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A $31 Billion Food Challenge

June 27, 2018

The Issue Each and every month in Canada, more than 860,000 people need help from a food bank because they can’t afford to buy the food that they need. At the same time, more than $31 billion dollars worth of...

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Food Banker Spotlight – Michael Maidment, Ottawa Food Bank

June 1, 2018

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Michael Maidment of Ottawa Food Bank in Ottawa, ON. What is your role in food banking?I am the executive director of...

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After the Bell: How 300 Corporate Volunteers Made an Impact on Child Hunger

May 30, 2018

What happens ‘After the Bell’ rings for the summer? Each month, over 307,000 Canadian children turn to food banks in Canada for help. School breakfast, lunch and after school programs provide much needed support, but where do those children go...

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What is a Market Food Bank?

May 18, 2018

Guest blog provided by Sheryl Darlington at The Compass Food Bank & Outreach Centre When I first came to volunteer at The Compass it wasn’t what I’d imagined– it far exceeded my expectations in so many ways. The Compass is set...

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Representatives Against Hunger – An Important Step to Raise Awareness

May 8, 2018

On May 23rd, Food Banks Canada and its network of food banks have asked elected representatives from all levels of government to raise awareness and open discussions with their elected colleagues about hunger in their communities. Every day, food banks...

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Food Banker Spotlight – Meghan Nicholls, The Mississauga Food Bank

May 1, 2018

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Meghan Nicholls from The Mississauga Food Bank in Mississauga, ON. What is your role in food banking?Interim Executive Director at The...

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Every Plate Full: An Inspirational Challenge for the Canadian Members of IATSE

April 20, 2018

Pictured above: Members of IATSE Locals 129 and 828 and their families volunteered their time at the Hamilton Food Share. By guest blogger Damian Petti, National Food Drive Captain, IATSE Canada The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has over 21,000...

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Walmart’s “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” Campaign – Make a Difference in Your Local Communities

April 5, 2018

1.7 million Canadians turned to a food bank last year. Join Walmart Canada and Food Banks Canada in making a difference in the lives of those experiencing hunger in Canada through Walmart Canada’s second annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign. Last...

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