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

Half of food banks in Canada saw an increase in demand in 2011.

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Newsletters

We publish a number of regular newsletters for Food Banks Canada Members and Affiliate Members, corporate partners, and government agencies. These communications provide updates on our activities and offer valuable insights into the programming and solutions being actively employed in our work to reduce hunger and low income.

You can obtain our newsletters free of charge, in electronic format.

In Brief

In Brief newsletter is a resource for elected representatives, government officials, and opinion leaders. It provides insights and recommendations on key issues in the lives of low income and otherwise vulnerable people in Canada.

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In Brief - Fall 2011

In Brief - Fall 2011

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Needing Food Banks to Get By, Food Banks Canada Recommendations, Donor Program Spotlight, Food Banks Canada Initiatives

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In Brief - Winter 2011

In Brief - Winter 2011

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Filling the income gap for low-income seniors, Food Banks Canada recommendations, Federal poverty reduction plans, Food Banks Canada initiatives

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Provisions

Provisions newsletter is a semi-annual publication that highlights the work of our corporate partners and the programs made possible through their sponsorship.


Provisions - Fall 2011

Provisions - Fall 2011

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In the new era of marketing, many businesses and non-profit organizations are seeking the best way to mine the riches of the social network — and discovering there are many benefits to be gained through collaboration.

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Provisions - Spring 2011

Provisions - Spring 2011

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Partnership power, Hunger Awareness Day, Corporations partner with Food Banks Canada

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The Fork and Spoon

The Fork and Spoon newsletter is a resource primarily for our Members and Affiliate Members, with coverage of practical advice and tips, new resources, and updates on corporate programs. Please log in to the Members area to subscribe or to access back issues of this publication.