Focus on Fresh
Improving access to fresh food in all parts of the country.

Did you know that over 40% of all the food that is distributed by Canadian food banks is fresh?
To increase the focus of food banks on distributing fresh food in the future, and to ensure that 60% of all the food that is distributed by Canadian food banks is fresh by 2025, Food Banks Canada is investing in the national network to expand and safely handle even more nutritious, perishable products for people affected by food insecurity across the country.
Fresh food is at the core of food banking in Canada.
Fresh Product Across The Country
A few examples of how food banks across the country are working to prioritize access to fresh produce for their clients.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP IMPROVE ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD ACROSS THE COUNTRY