Real people making a real difference in the fight against hunger
With a national network consisting of food banks, agencies, and provincial associations, Food Banks Canada is proud to be part of a community that is driven by a passion to impact lives for the better. These are the stories that feed our desire to make a difference.
It’s time for the Loblaw Companies Ltd. annual Spring Food Drive to Feed More Families across Canada. From March 13th to April 2nd, 2025, you can support by donating non-perishable food items in-store or by making a monetary donation at checkout. With over two million visits to food banks this month, the need to donate…
Collectively, Canada’s network of over 5,500 food banks and related community organizations will receive over two million visits this month. That’s a historic high, but thankfully, food banks are not facing this challenge alone. The support of Food Banks Canada’s partners has never been more crucial, and there couldn’t be a more fitting moment to…
A lot has changed since Walmart Canada and Food Banks Canada joined forces on their first Fight Hunger Spark Change campaign in 2017. For one thing, the need for food banks in Canada has soared from around 1.1 million monthly visits eight years ago to over 2 million today. However, the impact of the annual…
If you’ve seen one food bank, you’ve seen … one food bank. Food Banks Canada collaborates with a network of over 5,500 organizations, each of which serves a community with distinct needs and operates in its own way. A shared set of values and best practices underpins this healthy diversity: every network member upholds Canada’s Ethical…
If you’ve seen one food bank, you’ve seen … one food bank. Food Banks Canada collaborates with a network of over 5,500 organizations, each of which serves a community with distinct needs and operates in its own way. A shared set of values and best practices underpins this healthy diversity: every network member upholds Canada’s Ethical…
When the holidays return each year, they remind us of the joys that can be found in giving. Whether gifts are big or small, they show others that we care. Supporting food banks is a meaningful way to give back to the community, especially since the need for their services is at an all-time high. …
If you’ve seen one food bank, you’ve seen … one food bank. Food Banks Canada collaborates with a network of over 5,500 organizations, each of which serves a community with distinct needs and operates in its own way. A shared set of values and best practices underpins this healthy diversity: every network member upholds Canada’s Ethical…
For 15 years, Loblaw Companies Ltd., its employees and its shoppers have helped food banks across Canada to feed more families through its biannual food drives. So far, this sustained commitment has resulted in more than 70 million meals for families in need. This holiday season, Loblaw is stepping forward once again to support communities from…
In November 2024, Waterstone Human Capital recognized Food Banks Canada for embodying one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures of the year. This award celebrates best-in-class Canadian organizations with cultures that have helped them enhance performance. Food Banks Canada aims to relieve hunger in Canada today and prevent it tomorrow. For our leaders and staff,…
If you’ve seen one food bank, you’ve seen … one food bank. Food Banks Canada collaborates with a network of over 5,500 organizations, each of which serves a community with distinct needs and operates in its own way. A shared set of values and best practices underpins this healthy diversity: every network member upholds Canada’s Ethical…
