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.
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Terri Smith, Operations Manager at Moose Jaw and District Food Bank. What is your role in food banking? I started working at the food bank in August of 2003 as the driver and worked…
Even though Indigenous peoples in Canada are among the lowest contributors to greenhouse emissions in the country, academic research shows they are among the most exposed to climate change impacts – says the “My Fear Is Losing Everything”: The Climate Crisis and First Nations’ Right to Food in Canada report by Human Rights Watch. Canada…
Every day across the country, Black people and Black-led organizations continue to help shape Canada for the better while aspiring to find community-based solutions to some of the biggest social justice issues of our time, including the mission to relieve hunger today and prevent hunger tomorrow. Every February during Black History Month and throughout the…
APRIL 2024 UPDATE: Walmart’s Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign has raised over 100 million meals! Since the Fight Hunger. Spark Change campaign launched in 2017, Walmart Canada has raised 107 million meals for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. (Original story below.) Canada’s food banks are facing overwhelming demand, with our annual HungerCount survey…
Choice models – or food banks laid out to allow clients some level of choice in their food selection, from offering a select number of options to a full-scale ‘grocery store’ experience – have gained popularity in recent years for their numerous benefits. A 2021 study of Ottawa area food banks looked at the advantages…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Brenda LeClair, who is the Executive Director of Chatham Outreach for Hunger for the past 35 years! What is your role in food banking? Executive director for 35 years. What are your pronouns? She/her…
Food Banks Canada works in collaboration with the network of 4,750 food banks and community agencies to ensure access to safe and nutritious food for anyone who needs it within Canada. Every organization within the network upholds Food Banks Canada’s Ethical Food Banking Code, ensuring consistent and respectful service for all. Community leaders and volunteers…
As the need for food banks grows right across the country, and the diversity of the clients we support increases, the work of building welcoming and accessible spaces is more critical than ever. “We know that food insecurity and poverty don’t affect all equally,” says Kirstin Beardsley, CEO, Food Banks Canada. “As we address these…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Anke Berner, who is the volunteer secretary of the board of directors, public relations, and hamper builder within the Strathcona Food Bank. What is your role in food banking? I have three volunteer roles at the…
Winter can be an extremely difficult season for Canadian households that are struggling to make ends meet amid the cost-of-living crisis. As temperatures begin to drop, cold weather events inevitably affect household energy consumption and force many people to make the difficult decision between heating their homes, feeding themselves, and feeding their children. According to…
