Food Banks Canada is the only national charitable organization representing and supporting the food bank community across Canada. Learn more about us — how we’re organized, our membership, and our programs.
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.
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.
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.
Half of food banks in Canada saw an increase in demand in 2011.
The Manitoba Association of Food Banks (MAFB) is the provincial member organization of Food Banks Canada for Manitoba. The Association came together to help member food banks achieve 4 goals; 1) feed people in need; 2) support one another; 3) assist clients one-on-one and 4) promote systemic change. The MAFB was founded in 2007 and supports the long standing tradition of sharing of food throughout the province.
Find out about programs and campaigns to help reduce hunger by our partners and corporate sponsors. Walmart Canada Corp. donates $876,000 to local food banks- Dec 21, 2011 Loblaw Extra Helping Food Drive Press Release- Nov 25, 2011 Kraft Food for Families Program Press Release- Nov 7, 2011