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.
3 out of 10 households receiving food in Alberta are currently working.
Community Food Sharing Association of Newfoundland & Labrador is a charitable organization which has an immediate goal to feed hungry people by providing a central food collection and distribution service through its member agencies across the province, including food banks and soup kitchens. Community Food Sharing Association of Newfoundland & Labrador also has a long term goal to eliminate chronic hunger and alleviate poverty.
Find out about programs and campaigns to help reduce hunger by our partners and corporate sponsors. Real Canadian Superstore locations and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society are pleased to participate in Food Banks Canada's new Retail Food program to help fight hunger - March 7, 2013 Help to raise 100,000 meals with Live Right Now and CBC! - February 18, 2013 Kraft Food for Families: Capacity Needs Just as Critical as Food to Help Feed Canadian Families, New Study Shows - November 1, 2012 Join Turkey Farmers of Canada in feeding Canadians this holiday season. - October 2, 2012 Harper Government Encourages Canadians to Celebrate Great Canadian Agriculture by Giving to Their Rural Food Banks - October 1, 2012 FCC launches ninth annual Drive Away Hunger program - September 18, 2012 Purolator delivers for food banks across Canada - June 28, 2012 4-H Canada and Food Banks Canada Partner for 4-H Centennial - May 28, 2012 Food Banks Canada receives accreditation from Imagine Canada - May 7, 2012 Everyone Wins With Canadian Chicken! - April 25, 2012 Don't be a Chicken: Agriculture Minister Extends Tasty Challenge to MPs for a Good Cause - April 25, 2012 Pizza Pizza gives slices for devices throughout April - April 2, 2012 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