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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.

How Food Banks Get Food: Four Fascinating Facts

October 15, 2026

Never before in recorded history have so many people in Canada experienced food insecurity, and keeping up with this need is among the greatest challenges facing food banks across the country. They now see over 2.2 million visits every month. That’s more...

Standards of Excellence Ambassadors: Pelham Cares on ensuring and showcasing integrity

October 8, 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....

Driving Food Security Forward in the North and Beyond

September 16, 2026

In the northernmost part of the Northwest Territories, the Beaufort Delta is home to about 6,800 people, most of whom live in Inuvialuit and Gwich’in communities that are spread out over the region’s river delta, tundra, and seashores. In recent...

Canada’s EI wasn’t built for today’s workforce — and it shows

September 9, 2026

When Emersyn* lost her full-time job at a nonprofit and applied for Employment Insurance (EI), she expected the social safety net to catch her. It didn’t. “It was not enough to live on,” says the Nova Scotia resident. “I would receive $800 every two weeks...

Food for Learning: How Food Banks Enable School Nutrition Programs Across Canada

September 2, 2026

As summer comes to a close, children across Canada are getting ready to head back to school. While many will carry backpacks stuffed with pens, paper, books, and tablets, it’s what’s in their bellies and lunchboxes that could have a greater influence on their success. Unfortunately, many students show up to class hungry. It’s a problem...

Volunteering at a Food Bank Takes Many Forms — But It’s Always Meaningful

July 9, 2026

It’s 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, and Mariana Franey is already at work. Her fellow volunteers at the Berwick Food Bank in Berwick, Nova Scotia sort potatoes, carrots, onions and apples, restock shelves, and put together orders that will go out for delivery. As...

Standards of Excellence Ambassadors: How Volunteers Helped to Champion the Standards at Pictou County Food Bank East

July 2, 2026

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....