The grades are in! Our 2024 #PovertyReportCards show that very little has changed since we first launched this initiative last fall, and that, in many ways, poverty and food insecurity are actually worsening across the country. With all but 3 provinces on the edge of failing and Canada’s overall score being downgraded to D-, it is very clear that governments at all levels simply aren’t taking enough action to address the unprecedented level of financial struggle faced by people across Canada. As nearly half of all Canadians feel financially worse off compared to 2023, we have seen a 30% increase in food bank demand in the last year alone, and 1 in 4 people in Canada experiencing food insecurity. The situation is urgent, and we simply cannot continue to accept it as the status quo. To see how your province is stacked up and how we think your government can ensure a Canada where no one goes hungry, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g5Cn_T7t
Food Banks Canada | Banques alimentaires Canada
Civic and Social Organizations
Mississauga, ON 8,910 followers
Relieving hunger today. Preventing hunger tomorrow.
About us
Food Banks Canada provides national leadership to relieve hunger today and prevent hunger tomorrow. www.starvethehunger.ca
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www.foodbankscanada.ca
External link for Food Banks Canada | Banques alimentaires Canada
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- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Mississauga, ON
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- Fund and Food Raising and Research and Advocacy
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5025 Orbitor Drive
Building 2, Suite 400
Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y5, CA
Employees at Food Banks Canada | Banques alimentaires Canada
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🍎 With food bank use breaking new records every month, families are struggling. But, for the families that rely on school food programs, this summer is especially tough. ☀️ “At the very beginning of the summer I had a mom new to the area almost in tears when she saw the After the Bell pack going out with her food box. She was having an extra hard time right then and she was thankful we were there to help her daughter. She never missed a pickup all summer,” said staff from the Country of Lamont Food Bank in Chipman, Alberta. 🍊 Each #AfterTheBellProgram pack is filled with nutritious, child-friendly foods that kids love and give families experiencing food insecurity peace of mind. This summer, with the support of food banks like the County of Lamont Food Bank, we’re distributing 200,000 packs to 215 communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. 🔗 To learn more about After the Bell and how you can help us #EndChildHunger, please visit https://lnkd.in/gZ_Dp3b7 📷: Loaves and Fishes Food Bank, Nanaimo, BC 🍎 Comme le recours aux banques alimentaires bat de nouveaux records chaque mois, les familles éprouvent des difficultés. Pour les familles qui dépendent des programmes alimentaires scolaires, cet été est particulièrement difficile. ☀️ « Au début de l’été, une nouvelle maman de la région a presque fondu en larmes quand elle a vu le sac de denrées Après la cloche remis avec sa boîte de nourriture. Elle traversait alors une période difficile, et elle était heureuse que nous soyons là pour aider sa fille. Elle n’a pas manqué un ramassage de denrées de l’été », affirme le personnel de la Country of Lamont Food Bank, à Chipman, en Alberta. 🍊 Chaque sac du programme #AprèsLaCloche est rempli d’aliments nutritifs et adaptés aux enfants et très populaires auprès d’eux, offrant ainsi aux familles en situation d’insécurité alimentaire une certaine tranquillité d’esprit. Cet été, grâce au soutien de banques alimentaires comme la Country of Lamont Food Bank, nous distribuons 200 000 sacs à 215 communautés d’un océan à l’autre. 🔗 Pour en savoir plus sur le programme Après la cloche et sur la façon dont vous pouvez nous aider à #MettreFinÀLaFaim chez les enfants, visitez le https://lnkd.in/gahFUeqN 📷 : Banque alimentaire Loaves and Fishes, Nanaimo, C.-B.
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🍎 With 33% of food bank visits being made on behalf of children, initiatives like our #AfterTheBellProgram are critical. ☀️ We are grateful for the support of our Provision Partners Aviva Canada, Cargill, The International Centre, Kellanova, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, McCormick & Company, Mondelēz International, Quaker/PepsiCo, SunRype Products Ltd., Thomas, Large & Singer Inc, Trucks For Change Network, and Calm Air International LP. Thank you! 🔗 To learn more about After the Bell and how you can help us hashtag #EndChildHunger, please visit https://lnkd.in/diG_gce. 📷 : Harvest Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB 🍎 Étant donné que 33 % des visites aux banques alimentaires servent à soutenir les enfants, des initiatives comme le programme hashtag #AprèsLaCloche sont essentielles. ☀️ Nous sommes reconnaissants du soutien de nos partenaires d’approvisionnement, Aviva Canada, Cargill, The International Centre, Kellanova, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, McCormick & Company, Mondelēz International, Quaker/PepsiCo, SunRype Products Ltd., Thomas, Large & Singer Inc, Trucks For Change Network et Calm Air International LP. Merci! 🔗 Pour en savoir plus sur le programme Après la cloche et sur la façon dont vous pouvez nous aider à #MettreFinÀLaFaim chez les enfants, visitez le https://lnkd.in/gahFUeqN. 📷 : Harvest Manitoba, Winnipeg (Manitoba)
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It’s #GroceryHeroesDay – a time to recognize employees at every level for their support of Food Banks Canada’s #RetailFoodProgram. With nearly 1 in 4 people in Canada experiencing poverty and food insecurity, this program and the partnerships built between local food banks and grocery retailers are more important than ever. Donations made by our grocery hero partners, Loblaw Companies Limited, SkipTheDishes, and Walmart Canada, allow us to help food banks across the country distribute approx. 20 million pounds of safe, surplus food to their neighbours in need each year. Thank you! #FoodRecovery #FoodRescue #SurplusFood #Sustainability #ReduceWaste #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #ZeroWaste
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Last month, Maple Lodge Farms hosted its 22nd annual Tournament of Dreams, in which 275 golfers participated, raising thousands of dollars and making a huge difference in the lives of people facing food insecurity. We'd like to express our sincere gratitude to Maple Lodge Farms for choosing Food Banks Canada as its primary beneficiary and to its generous sponsors and participants for supporting the event. Thank you, Maple Lodge, for your commitment to relieving hunger and giving hope to families across Canada.
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We rely on the support of our generous corporate partners to make our #AfterTheBellProgram possible each summer. For families experiencing food insecurity, the loss of school-centred food supports during the summer can add additional financial strain to already difficult circumstances. Thank you to our Provision Partners Aviva Canada, Cargill, The International Centre, Kellanova, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, McCormick & Company, Mondelēz International, Quaker/PepsiCo, SunRype Products Ltd., Thomas, Large & Singer Inc, Trucks For Change Network, and Calm Air International LP for all you do to help make this program possible! To learn more about After the Bell and how you can help us #EndChildHunger, please visit https://lnkd.in/gZ_Dp3b7 📷 : Harvest Manitoba, Winnipeg (Manitoba) Nous comptons sur le soutien de nos généreuses entreprises partenaires pour rendre notre programme #AprèsLaCloche possible chaque été. Pour les familles en situation d’insécurité alimentaire, l’interruption des programmes scolaires de repas pendant l’été peut ajouter une pression financière supplémentaire à des circonstances déjà difficiles. Merci à nos partenaires d’approvisionnement, Aviva, Cargill, The International Centre, Kellanova, Keurig Dr. Pepper Canada, McCormick, Mondelez, Quaker/PepsiCo, SunRype, TLS, Trucks for Change et Calm Air pour tout ce que vous faites pour rendre ce programme possible! Pour en savoir plus sur le programme Après la cloche et sur la façon dont vous pouvez nous aider à #MettreFinÀLaFaim chez les enfants, visitez le https://lnkd.in/gahFUeqN 📷 : Harvest Manitoba, Winnipeg (Manitoba)
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Thank you so much for sharing this important information Elena Iacono. Read below for more ⬇
Summer means fun for many, but for hundreds of thousands of children across Canada, it ends essential school meal programs, plunging them into hunger. My latest think piece, written in collaboration with and for Food Banks Canada | Banques alimentaires Canada explores the impactful work of the vital 'After the Bell' food program. In this article, we delve into how Food Bank Canada's hunger relief program is providing nutritious food to children across the country during the summer months. This initiative is not just about feeding hungry mouths but about nurturing young minds and ensuring every child has the opportunity to enjoy their summer break without the shadow of hunger looming over them. Join me in exploring the profound impact of the 'After the Bell' program and learn how you can support Food Banks Canada in their mission to end child hunger once and for all. Together, we can make a difference and transform summer from a time of dread into a season of joy, nourishment, and health. Full article: https://lnkd.in/ePr5T-HP #food #canada #community #youth #childnutrition #foodbanks #wellbeing #foodsecurity #foodinsecurity #sustainablehealth #health
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Child hunger is a significant issue in Canada, accounting for 33% of food bank visits, yet children only represent 19% of the overall population. Thanks to ACN's ongoing support, we are making great strides toward our mission of a Canada where no one goes hungry. ACN's donation of 50,000 meals will make a huge difference in feeding families and children across the country. Thank you, ACN! #weareacn
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With levels of food insecurity rising across the country, we all need to pitch in to help our neighbours in need. In May, 1,150 volunteers came together to help assemble some of the 200,000 nutritious, child-friendly #AfterTheBellProgram packs that will be distributed to 215 communities across Canada this summer. Thank you to our corporate sponsors and their generous employees for coming out and helping make this program possible. To learn more about After the Bell and how you can help us #EndChildHunger, please visit https://lnkd.in/e6RJYkFD Étant donné que les niveaux d’insécurité alimentaire atteignent des sommets partout au pays, nous devons tous nous impliquer pour aider nos voisins dans le besoin. Au mois de mai, 1 150 bénévoles se sont réunis pour préparer un grand nombre des 200 000 sacs de denrées nutritives et adaptées aux enfants du programme #AprèsLaCloche qui seront distribués dans 215 communautés partout au Canada cet été. Merci à nos entreprises commanditaires et à leurs généreux employés de répondre présent et de rendre ce programme possible. Pour en savoir plus sur le programme Après la cloche et sur la façon dont vous pouvez nous aider à #MettreFinÀLaFaim chez les enfants, consultez le site https://lnkd.in/gahFUeqN
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Days Inn Canada is once again kicking off their national food drive campaign! All summer long, Days Inn, their staff, and their guests will be raising critical food and funds for local food banks. Thank you, Days Inn, for helping us to ensure that food banks in our network have the resources they need to meet the rising demand in their community – ensuring there is food for all. #FeedSummer Days Inn Canada lance cette année encore sa campagne nationale de collecte de denrées! Tout l’été, le personnel et les clients de @DaysInnCanada recueilleront des denrées et des fonds essentiels au profit des banques alimentaires locales. Merci à Days Inn de nous permettre de veiller à ce que les banques alimentaires de notre réseau disposent des ressources nécessaires pour répondre à la demande croissante au sein de leur communauté, afin que tout le monde puisse manger à sa faim. #AlimenterL’été
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