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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.

From Compassion to Action: Meet one of Food Banks Canada’s Donors

June 24, 2026

Food Banks Canada’s generous supporters include nonprofits, companies and private individuals such as “Susan.” Their donations provide food, funds, and other crucial forms of support to a network of over 5,500 affiliated food banks and community agencies across Canada. At 83 years old, Susan* finds herself becoming more and more concerned about the prevalence of food insecurity in Canada. She recalls...

Pedaling with a Purpose

June 24, 2026

After retiring from his demanding career as a partner for a national accounting firm, Eric Paton knew he still had lots to give — and to discover. Determined to keep learning new skills, he purchased a bike and began training for long-distance rides in his basement....

Fresh Food for Kids: The Impact of Subway Canada’s Never Miss Lunch Program

June 15, 2026

Each week throughout the summer, Community Food Share, an organization that runs food banks in Morrisburg and Winchester, Ontario, distrtibutes green canvas bags full of healthy food — fruit pouches, granola bars, cheese and crackers, and more — to school-aged children. “For many families, these packs fill a critical gap when school meal programs are...

Presenting the 2025 Food Banks Canada Partner Awards

June 8, 2026

From a steady stream of food to transportation services to investments in innovative programs, there are many ways that associations, corporations and foundations provide crucial support to food banking and food security in Canada. Food Banks Canada’s Partner Awards shine a spotlight on some of the most remarkable contributions from organizations. We selected the honorees based on their total contributions in...

Many Kids Don’t Have the Essentials: Here’s Why the Official Childhood Poverty Rate Doesn’t Capture Them All

May 25, 2026

Nearly 15% of children in Canada don’t participate in organized activities outside of school because of the cost, nearly 5% don’t have the school supplies required by their teacher, and nearly 9% live in households that can’t afford to keep the house or apartment at a comfortable temperature all year round, according...

Stories of Human Potential: The Recognizant Cameraman

May 6, 2026

At Food Banks Canada, we believe that food banks open doors: they allow for everyone to support one another through life’s challenges and pursue possibilities. We’re grateful to the people who’ve generously agreed to share their stories to show how this truth plays out in...

Standards of Excellence Ambassadors: Clarington East Food Bank on Achieving the Standards as a Smaller Organization

April 30, 2026

In early 2024, Food Banks Canada launched a set of national standards covering all areas of food bank operations. These benchmarks strengthen accountability and trust, ensure good practices, and equip food banks to serve their communities as effectively as possible. So far, over 300 food banks have achieved...

Meeting Milestones Together: Celebrating Powerful Partnerships

April 27, 2026

In one way or another, everyone relies on others for support. Take food banks, which support communities by helping everyone to get the nourishment they need. Facing a record level of demand — nearly 2.2 million visits each month — food banks need support, too. Food Banks Canada is there to help get more food into the food bank...

Five Things You Should Know About Hunger Among Employed People

April 16, 2026

It used to be that employment — especially full-time employment — significantly reduced the risk of food insecurity. But now, more and more working people in Canada are struggling to put food on the table. In fact, for every 100 people who visit a food bank, 19 have employment as their main source...