ON BEHALF OF KIDS, THANK YOU!
Your support means full plates and strong summers.
Kids and their families are already facing food insecurity at the highest levels we’ve seen in our recent history. And when schools close for the summer, this also means the end of critical school meal programs that many families rely on.
But with your help, we can make sure kids have access to the nutritious food they need to focus on a summer full of play, laughter, and happy memories instead of worrying about hunger.
TOGETHER, WE’LL BE THERE FOR KIDS ACROSS CANADA.
Your support makes programs like After the Bell possible. Thanks to donor generosity we’ve been able to reach more children each year from 130,000 packs in 162 communities in 2020 to 215,000 packs in 235 communities this year. Together, we’re getting healthy, nutritious food to children across Canada when they need it most.
MORE FAMILIES THAN EVER ARE AT RISK OF FOOD INSECURITY.
1 in 3 food bank users are children.
Nearly 712,000 monthly food bank visits are made by children— an increase of over 340,000 monthly visits compared to six years ago.
25%
of households who rely on food banks are two parent families.
Source: HungerCount 2025, StatsCanada
THANKS TO YOU, KIDS WILL HAVE ACCESS
TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD THIS SUMMER.
Your generosity in action:
215,000
kid-friendly food
packs provided.
Filled with nutritious foods like milk, fruit snacks, crackers, cereal, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Reaching kids in
235 communities
across Canada.
This summer, your support will keep kids running, playing, exploring, and growing strong!
WORDS OF THANKS FROM FAMILIES AND FOOD BANKS.
“A father arrived in the country 3 weeks ago with his two children, aged 7 and 9. When his daughter opened the After the Bell bag, she clapped and turned to her father to show him her joy. Even with the language barrier, her emotion was palpable. She had snacks JUST for her. She even clutched the bag to her heart.”
~Moisson Québec, QC
“One of our camp leaders shared how a brother and sister were very excited to receive their packs, because they didn’t have food at home. It brought tears to our camp leaders’ eyes. Thank you!”
~Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre, AB
“A single mom and her three sons live close to our food bank. Each week it was a special event for the three of them to pick up their own packs. They would come running across the field to see who could get there first. They were thrilled to see what was in their packs. Their mom was very appreciative. Three growing boys are hard to fill on a fixed income.”
~House of Lazarus Matilda Resource Centre Inc, ON
Thank you for making sure kids have fresh, nutritious food this summer!
Why Food Banks Canada?
Food Banks Canada is the leader in addressing food insecurity in Canada. Our mission is to provide national leadership to relieve hunger today and prevent hunger tomorrow in collaboration with the food bank network from coast to coast to coast. For over 40 years, food banks have been dedicated to helping people living in Canada with food insecurity. Over 5,500 food banks and community organizations come together to serve our most vulnerable neighbours, who – this year – made nearly 2.2 million visits to these organizations in one month alone, according to our HungerCount report. Since 2010, Food Banks Canada has shared over $1 billion in food supports and over $275 million in funding to help maximize collective impact and strengthen local capacity – while, backed by leading research, advocating for meaningful actions from governments to counter hunger and its root causes.
Our vision is clear: create a Canada where no one goes hungry.
