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.
Every year on June 21, for National Indigenous Peoples Day, we honour the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nation, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island. This is a day to celebrate the strength, stewardship and resilience of Indigenous Peoples and their enduring presence on this land since time immemorial. At…
According to the latest data release from the Statistics Canada Canadian Income Survey, one in four children in this country live in households that experience food insecurity and do not have sufficient access to food due to financial challenges. This means almost 1.8 million children under the age of 18 are affected by food insecurity, up…
According to the latest Statistics Canada data, approximately 8.7 million people, or nearly 23 per cent of the Canadian population, reported food insecurity in 2022. This is an increase of almost 1.8 million from the previous year, when the rate was 18.4 per cent, and marks the second consecutive year of increases since the beginning…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Pam Stanley, Executive Director of Just Friends Food Bank in Stanley, New Brunswick. What is your role in food banking? My role as Executive Director of Just Friends Food Bank is to ensure the efficient…
Every day, millions of people are prevented from reaching their full potential because they struggle with the financial burden to afford period products. Across the network of 5,100 food banks and community organizations in Canada, these organizations see firsthand how far too many people are forced to choose between menstrual products or buying enough food…
Canada has reached a critical turning point as progress made in reducing poverty over the past decade is now eroding quickly. Despite dramatic increases in people’s financial struggles, poverty rates, and food insecurity, most governments are not responding with the urgency that is needed. According to Food Banks Canada’s newly-released 2024 Poverty Report Cards —…
Each day, people you know – family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, and people throughout your community – are making the heartbreaking decision of whether to eat, pay rent or give up another basic essential. Crises like the COVID-19 pandemic and affordability have highlighted just how fragile our society and our social safety net can be. Any…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Bob Mandel, who is the founder of the Avenue Road Food Bank in downtown Toronto. What is your role in food banking? Part of my role as the Avenue Road Food Bank founder is to imbue a sense…
“We need to help people feel less guilty and embarrassed about accessing [food banks]. I would love to see advertisements about normalizing food bank access. Don’t be embarrassed if you need to access the food bank. That’s why it’s here.” — Research participant quote Far too many people in Canada experience food insecurity and hunger….
Food Banks Canada is encouraged to see some positive steps forward in this year’s federal budget to address long-term systemic issues that should alleviate the root causes of poverty and food insecurity. Specifically, we were encouraged to see a long overdue plan to spur the creation of more affordable housing through a new National Housing…
