In a rich country like Canada, it is often hard to imagine that there are people who can’t afford food for their families. While food banks and other charitable organizations are there to provide for the immediate need, Phil Ozga, Director of Advocacy and Government relations, works hard behind the scenes to find long term…

Food insecurity in the North is disproportionately higher than other parts of the country, with Nunavut having the highest rate. According to recent research, 57% of households in Nunavut are unable to afford food for their families. Lisa Sommers, Food Procurement Manager at Food Banks Canada always had an interest in helping those living with…

published on CBC, February 9, 2021 This column is an opinion by Richard Matern, the director of research at Food Banks Canada. His past work includes leading large-scale community-based research projects which helped to inform the income security review process in Ontario.  COVID-19 has revealed in stark detail how inequalities affect health. If we want…

Republished for Food Banks CanadaBy: Principal Angela Griffin, Deh Gáh Elementary and Secondary School in Fort Providence, NWT  “After a long year of COVID physical distancing, we came together as one to feed families for Christmas.” – Angela Griffin  As a child, I remember my mother assembling Christmas baskets that were more Christmas crates than…

The unknown is a difficult thing to plan for — especially when people in need are depending on you. But back in March, ‘the unknown’ is exactly what the Interfaith Food Bank Society in Lethbridge (IFB) was faced with. When the wave of the global pandemic forced mass shutdowns nationwide, the IFB had to quickly…