Food Banks
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Staggering food bank demand ‘not sustainable,’ says one supplier in N.B.Food banks in New Brunswick are continuing to struggle in the face of growing demand, and it's prompting one supplier to call the situation unsustainable.CanadaFeb 22
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How Canadian grocery stores decide what gets donated or dumpedFor grocers, selling perishable items means making continual choices about every item on display — especially the ones nearing the end of their shelf life.ConsumerFeb 16
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Canadian food banks strained during holidays this year amid rising demandFood bank organizations across the country have reported an increase in users this year.CanadaDec 31, 2023
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Manitoba food banks faced record demand amidst challenges in 2023"We had the rising food prices, inflation, inflation, inflation, all of those things adding up to folks really struggling to be able to make ends meet this past year."CanadaDec 24, 2023
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CP Holiday Train nearing end of cross-country tourOn Saturday, it will stop in Chase, Kamloops and Ashcroft, with Sunday’s itinerary including Lytton, Agassiz, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.CanadaDec 16, 2023
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Feed Ontario’s hunger report details record demand at food banksPartners in Mission Foodbank has helped 7,400 people over the last year and spent over $550,000 purchasing groceries.CanadaDec 5, 2023
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CPKC Holiday Train makes festive stop in Brighton"It's a great opportunity for us team up with local food banks across the continent to help raise awareness but more importantly donations to help those in need," said Terry Cunha.EntertainmentNov 30, 2023
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Ontario food bank users rose 38 per cent last year: reportA report released today indicates the number of people who used Ontario food banks went up 38 per cent last year, which it says is the largest single-year increase recorded.CanadaNov 27, 2023
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Rising cost of living putting unprecedented pressure on Canadian food banksThe rising cost of living across the country has left food banks with more users and fewer donationsCanadaOct 25, 2023
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N.S., N.B. see dramatic jump in food bank usage as part of national trendNova Scotia had a 26.8 per cent increase in food bank visits from 2019 compared to 2023. For New Brunswick, the jump was 34 per cent.CanadaOct 25, 2023
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