Learn About Hunger

Close to 900,000 Canadians each month are assisted by food banks. By understanding the nature of the problem, and the possible solutions, we can all do our part to make a difference.

Get Involved

Together, we can make a difference to help reduce hunger and improve the lives of the nearly 900,000 Canadians who turn to food banks each month. Learn how you or your company can contribute.

Media

The latest news about Food Banks Canada, our partners, and our programs, as well as helpful resources for our communications partners and members of the media.

Hunger Fact

7% of households receive most of their income from a pension.

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Board of Directors

The Food Banks Canada Board of Directors comprises knowledgeable professionals who are committed to finding solutions to hunger in Canada. Board members govern Food Banks Canada by applying their expertise and business acumen as they lead the creation of our vision and strategic direction, achieve excellence in financial responsibility, and ensure transparency and accountability to the public.

Board of Directors, 2011-2012

Robin Garrett, Chair
CEO, Partnership of Niagara
Ron L’Esperance, Past Chair
President, CFN Consultants (Atlantic) Inc.
Brian Meagher, Vice-Chair
Management Consultant
Steve Dobronyi, Treasurer
Chief Executive Officer, EGI Financial
Riki Turofsky, Secretary
Opera Singer and President, Faculty of Music Alumni Association, University of Toronto

Board Members

Marjorie Bencz, CM
Member Council Representative Executive Director, Edmonton’s Food Bank
Teri Brown
Business Advisor
Brian Fraser
Partner, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
Wayne Hellquist
Member Council Representative, Executive Director, Regina & District Food Bank
Ray Leach
President, Alternative Processing Systems Inc.
Debbie O'Bray
PMI Fellow Manager, Investors Group
Fred Schaeffer
President and CEO, McCain Foods Canada
Greg Stewart
President & Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Canada
Cathy Webster
Vice-President, Human Resources, Kraft Canada Inc.