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.
For Nicola Valley Food Bank manager Derlanda Hewton and other survivors of last year’s extreme weather events in B.C., the raging wildfires and relentless rains were the stuff of nightmares. When a wildfire destroyed about 90 percent of the village of Lytton in June, Hewton and her team of volunteers worked tirelessly to set up…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Marjorie Bencz from the Edmonton’s Food Bank. What is your role in food banking? I am privileged to service as Executive Director of the Edmonton Gleaners Association: Edmonton’s Food Bank. Describe a typical day in…
According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, almost 80% of premature heart disease and stroke are preventable with healthy lifestyle behaviours. But people living in poverty often have limited access to healthy foods that can help reduce the risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol and diabetes. When you’re choosing…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Corina Bolo from the West Prince Caring Cupboard. What is your role in food banking?I am on the Board of Directors for the West Prince Caring Cupboard, and have filled many roles from delivering…
January 01, 2022 We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on John Bailey from the Regina Food Bank. What is your role in food banking? CEO, Regina Food Bank Describe a typical day in one word. Stochastic What was your inspiration to get involved…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Heather Richards from the Peter McKee Community Centre Inc. What is your role in food banking?General Manager of the Peter McKee Community Centre Inc. Describe a typical day in one word. Rewarding What was your…
2020 was an especially difficult year for food banks across our country. Long lineups of our neighbours who were struggling made us fear that the worst was yet to come. With the intense impact of the pandemic, the team at Food Banks Canada knew that it would be all hands on deck to support the…
This year has been especially difficult for food banks across the country. According to the latest HungerCount, food bank visits have increased by over 20 per cent since 2019, with over 1.3 million visits to food banks in March 2021 alone. But thanks to the support of our partners and the generosity of Canadians across the…
November 2019 was a month like no other for Billy Palluq, who now sits on the committeeof the Kangiqtugaapik Food Bank, as secretary treasurer. The local radio was playing as usual, and Billy was having his lunch when he heard Vera Kalluq’s desperate call for help. Vera, who is now the chair of the Kangiqtugaapik…
We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Dan Edwards from the Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association. What is your role in food banking?I am the Executive Director of the Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association Describe a typical day in one word. It…