Food Donations

• Rise in community fridges in Atlantic Canada sign of government support falling short

  Community fridges or pantries, typically run by volunteers or community groups, are monitored storage spaces that offer free, fresh and non-perishable food.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2024
  
• Edmonton pizza shop giving back to community for Thanksgiving

  The owner estimates with the amount of cancelled food his shop has each day, he could donate more than 20 pizzas a week, which led the store to contact the non-profit.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2023
  
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• ‘Pretty amazing!’: Calgary couple running 50 half-marathons to raise money for food bank

  A couple of caring Calgarians are marking a major moment in their lives by tackling a pretty daunting challenge and raising funds for the Calgary Food Bank.

  Features

  Sep 15, 2023
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• Ottawa Food Bank forced to turn down volunteers due to donation shortfall

  It attributes the scarcity in donations to high food prices, which the organization says 'are understandably impacting donor habits.'

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2023
• Unique fundraiser planned as Okanagan food bank sees busiest month ever

  The Central Okanagan Food Bank had 7,350 visitations to its Kelowna and West Kelowna locations. That's a 40 per cent increase over the monthly average of 2022.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023
• Kingsway rooftop garden to benefit Edmonton Food Bank

  A new initiative at Kingsway Mall will see all produce harvests from the rooftop garden go straight to the Edmonton Food Bank.

  Environment

  Jun 4, 2023
• Manitoba food banks, shelters facing increase in need of donations

  Harvest Manitoba has seen 140-per cent greater need than just three years ago, and many of those asking for help are steadily employed.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2023
• Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank sees high demand for Christmas hampers

  Every year, Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank rolls out Christmas Hampers with all the fixings for a turkey dinner and presents for the kids.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2022
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• N.S. community organizations welcome cost of living relief from province

  They say any assistance is a relief, but are also calling for more support as prices continue to spike for groceries, gas and other essentials.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2022
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• ‘Porch Pirates for Good’ food drive is back in Peterborough

  'The shelves are dwindling, inflation is rising, income is not meeting it and there is great need in the community for food and for help,' said food drive organizer Megan Murphy.

  Consumer

  Nov 10, 2022