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Canada

1.1 million

Canadians visited food banks 1.1 million times in March 2018.

January 2016

Northern Food Insecurity is About More than Just the Price of Food

Jan 22
Northern Food Insecurity is About More than Just the Price of Food
In Canada’s territories, 1 in every 5 households skips meals because there isn’t enough food in the house, or eats suboptimal food because they can’t afford better. Read more about this post

Do you know a caring Canadian?

Jan 15
Do you know a caring Canadian?
Each year, Canadians volunteer their time for the opportunity to make a positive impact in their communities. In 2013, 12.7 million people aged 15 years and older participated in some form of volunteer work. Read more about this post

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Come tax time, why food banks across Canada are offering tax returns in addition to food

Come tax time, why food banks across Canada are offering tax returns in addition to food

Friday, April 12, 2019

Food Banker Spotlight – Gert Reynar, Leduc & District Food Bank Association

Food Banker Spotlight – Gert Reynar, Leduc & District Food Bank Association

Monday, April 01, 2019

Consider Donating These Most-Needed Items at a Food Bank Near You

Consider Donating These Most-Needed Items at a Food Bank Near You

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

5 Tips on Making the Most of Your Charitable Partnership

5 Tips on Making the Most of Your Charitable Partnership

Tuesday, March 05, 2019

Food Banker Spotlight – Tristan Newsome, Food Bank Society of Whitehorse

Food Banker Spotlight – Tristan Newsome, Food Bank Society of Whitehorse

Friday, March 01, 2019

Walmart's Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign- Giving love in your local community

Walmart's Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign- Giving love in your local community

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Hunger Facts

apple

38%

of food distributed by Canadian food banks is fresh (eg. milk, eggs, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, bread)