Foodbank

• ‘Everything has been sliding downhill:’ Foodbanks feeling holiday pinch

  The Parker Street Foodbank has noticed more residents in need of holiday hamper this year, as residents continue to grapple with rising food prices.

  Economy

  Dec 21, 2023
  
• Calgary Food Bank hosts citywide food drive as ‘inflationary environment’ takes ‘its toll’

  As Calgary's annual citywide food drive kicks off, a local family speaks out on why they volunteer their time to the food bank year after year.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2023
  
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• Saskatoon food bank says increase in demand isn’t easing

  Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre is seeing 24,000 visitors a month as food inflation rises.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2023
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• How 2 Toronto chefs made and donated 50,000 meals during the pandemic

  Food banks faced an unprecedented situation during the first COVID-19 wave — greater need during lockdown. That's when two professional chefs jumped in to help.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2021
• Halifax food bank adapting to new procedures, increased demand

  The Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank has stepped up its cleaning procedures and implemented new rules designed to keep staff and clients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2020
• Coronavirus: Montreal boroughs donate more than $1M to Centraide emergency fund

  New funds will be distributed by Centraide to its partner organizations, allowing them to provide basic needs to Montrealers struggling amid the COVID-19 crisis.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2020
• CP Holiday train stopping in Manitoba Dec. 2 and 3

  While Santa is getting his sleigh ready, the CP Holiday Train is already spreading the Christmas spirit across the country.

  Entertainment

  Dec 1, 2019
• Salvation Army foodbank in Kelowna in need of donations

  The foodbank says there’s been a 47 per cent increase in demand for its services the past three months.

  Jul 10, 2019
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• Can Man Dan makes record-breaking donation: ‘This is Edmonton’s record’

  Can Man Dan set the record for most toys collected by a single person for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous during his four-day campout outside of Famous Toys Warehouse.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2018
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• Edmonton families line up for free school supplies, haircuts as kids return to class

  Hundreds of families lined up in north Edmonton on Sunday to receive fresh school supplies, food and haircuts — all for free — thanks to an initiative aiming to help those in need ahead of the new school year.

  Lifestyle

  Sep 2, 2018