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.
According to recent studies, 58% of food produced in Canada is lost or wasted each year. With research showing that one in eight Canadians, or 13 percent, said they accessed food or meals from a community organization in the last 12 months, food banks knew that so much unused food could be rescued to support communities across…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Sharon Palmer from Barrie Food Bank. What is your role in food banking?Executive Director Describe a typical day in one word. Dynamic What was your inspiration to get involved in food banking?I started volunteering at…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Sue McKeown from The Salvation Army – Swift Current in Saskatchewan. What is your role in food banking?I am the Community and Family Services worker for The Salvation Army in Swift Current Saskatchewan. I manage the…
The pandemic has touched all parts of the world, but the impact will be the harshest on vulnerable populations facing hunger insecurity. With the increase in demands, food banks across the country are feeling the strain. Dany Hétu, Executive Director at Moisson Rive-Sud shares how his member agencies are feeling. “2020 has been really challenging for us,…
Low income workers, indigenous and racialized communities, and younger adults more likely to need help Summary In March of last year, Angus Reid commissioned a poll which found that 14 per cent of respondents were worried about having to use a food bank or other service providing free food due to the economic downturn.1 One year later,…
Floods, fires, and economic fallout. These are some of things that the Edmonton’s Food Bank has gone through over their 40 years of helping those living with food insecurity. The pandemic was a first, but they were prepared. Mark Doram, Director of Operations at the Edmonton’s Food Bank talks about his tenure and the things…
Food banks across the country strive to provide the most nutritious food to those living with food insecurity. And in a big country like Canada, food is abundant, but unfortunately, $31 billion worth of good food ends up in landfills or composters each year (VCMI 2020). For retailers, this food is considered surplus (or waste)…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Armand Kayolo from Moisson Outaouais in Gatineau, QC. What is your role in the food banking network?I am the Executive Director of Moisson Outaouais, the regional food bank, and I sit on the Board of Directors…
Fresh and nutritious. This is a core goal of food banks. When clients enter a food bank, they are often surrounded by aisles of a variety of food, including fresh produce, frozen meat, and shelf-stable items that families would purchase at the grocery store. As a matter of fact, 40% of foods distributed by Canadian food…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on TaKuaKautik-Nain Food Bank in Nain, NL. What is your role in food banking?The TaKuaKautik-Nain Food Bank is lead by a small but mighty group of volunteers. We do not have any paid staff. We…
