The back to school season can be a stressful time of the year for families especially for families already struggling to make ends meet
When classes end for the summer so do most school food programs. Many children go without the food they need. After the Bell helps to fill that gap.
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of food distributed by Canadian food banks is fresh (eg. milk, eggs, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, bread)
use a food bank each month - you could fill the Roger's Centre 17 times
assisted by food banks are employed
households pays more than it can afford for housing
Canadians in rural communities rely on a food bank
We are pleased to work closely with 10 provincial associations and over 500 food banks