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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.

Your Local Food Bank Needs Help Meeting Your Community’s Needs. The Loblaw Feed More Families™ Spring Food Drive Offers Simple Ways to Pitch In.

March 19, 2026

Whether it’s a family trying to get back on their feet after an unexpected illness or a young person struggling to land their first job, food banks across Canada try their utmost to get everyone the nourishment and energy they need to move forward with hope. But food banks can’t continue doing this without help, especially given that the need for their support has doubled over the...

Reaching Everyone in Need

March 16, 2026

What do taxi vouchers, wheelchair ramps and halal meat have in common? They can all help to dismantle barriers that prevent people in need from accessing food banks or benefiting equitably from them. Taxi vouchers can help people without cars or a convenient public transportation option to get to the food bank. Wheelchair ramps ensure that folks with certain kinds of disabilities can enter and navigate the building. And halal meat allows clients with...

A Decade of Dedication: Walmart Canada and Food Banks Canada Collaborate to Fight Hunger and Spark Change

February 5, 2026

For community organizations, consistent funding can make all the difference, especially when demand is rising and resources are stretched. It allows them to keep services running, adapt when changes arise, and plan for the future so they can help as many people as possible. That’s why Fight Hunger. Spark Change. matters. Now in its 10th year, the annual fundraising and...

5 Myths and Misconceptions You Might Have Heard About Food Banking

January 21, 2026

When you think of food banks, what comes to mind? You’re not alone if it includes third-hand stories and assumptions that may or may not be true. Food banking plays a vital role in relieving hunger and supporting communities, but misconceptions often distort the picture, cloud the conversation and contribute to stigma. Today we’re exploring five common myths you may have encountered — and setting...

Mobile Food Banking: An Innovation Worth Sharing

January 15, 2026

Essex County, in southwest Ontario, is a spread of rich agricultural land that boasts one of the highest densities of vegetable greenhouses in North America. Every summer and fall, the area yields large donations of fresh local produce for the...

Climate Change is Disrupting Food Access in the North. Here’s How One Community Navigated a Challenging Season.

January 8, 2026

York Landing, Manitoba, home to approximately 480 members of York Factory First Nation, is rooted in Ininewak values, where ensuring everyone is fed resides at the centre of the community’s culture. Yet, like many Northern communities, it is dealing with increased levels of food insecurity because of factors that include...

Stories of Human Potential: The Community-Minded Contractor

December 18, 2025

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 former food bank clients who’ve generously agreed to share their stories...

’Tis the Season to Give Back

December 8, 2025

This month, food banks across Canada will serve over two million visitors. Thanks to these crucial organizations and their generous supporters, families in need will have the chance to gather around a hearty holiday meal. This simple act can spark...

Food on the Move

December 4, 2025

Last July, a consumer-goods company with a warehouse in Brampton, Ont., faced a common issue: inventory that would be tricky to sell. In this case, the product was baby formula. Its expiry date was six months away, but formula is...