Food Banks
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Community rallies behind rural N.B. food bank after dip in donations
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
A call for help from a rural New Brunswick food bank turned into overwhelming community support. Continue reading
Saskatchewan has highest proportion of children using food banks: report
The Saskatoon Food Bank said roughly 20,000 people use its services each month. Continue reading
‘People out there need help’: Demand growing at West Island food banks
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Moisson Montréal distribution centre is in the business of helping out other charity organizations — and the need is enormous. Continue reading
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‘We’re very concerned’: New Brunswick’s food bank usage numbers climb in 2018
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Roughly 25,000 people used food bank services each month in 2018, according to the president of the New Brunswick Association of Food Banks. Continue reading
Toronto food banks hopeful giving spirit will continue outside of holiday season
While there has been the usual outpouring of interest the food bank has come to rely on during the holidays, it and other food banks are hoping the interest doesn’t wane. Continue reading
CP Holiday Train bringing 20th tour to Saskatchewan stops
The Canadian CP Holiday Train is carrying Kelly Prescott, who is joined by three-time Juno award-winner Terri Clark and Sierra Noble. Continue reading
Seniors’ food insecurity, usage concerns raised by New Brunswick food banks
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Approximately 40 per cent of the 120 clients who use the Second Mile Food Bank are seniors. Continue reading
Global Okanagan launches 2019 food bank calendar tour
The fourth annual Global Okanagan Food Bank Fundraising Calendar Campaign has officially begun with the team heading out to save-On-Foods in Lake Country. Continue reading
Critical donation period underway for Feed Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia consistently places near the top when it comes to food insecurity in the country and thousands of Nova Scotians access food banks every year. Continue reading
Okanagan teen to take food waste petition to Ottawa
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
A Kelowna teen will fly to Ottawa this week to deliver a petition requesting that supermarkets be barred from wasting unsold but still edible food. Continue reading