Greatness Doesn’t Run on Empty.
Right now, 1 in 4 people in Canada don’t have access to the food they need to be at their best.
Hunger holds us back. Food banks provide possibilities, opportunities, and the chance for everyone to thrive.
Making an Impact on Hunger
Achieving our potential together
Ways you can support.
Due to the recent disruption with Canada Post, online giving is the fastest and most reliable way to support Food Banks Canada. We appreciate your support.
HungerCount 2025
This year, 2.2 million food bank visits were recorded in a single month, double the monthly usage just six years ago. This is Canada’s new normal.
Corporate Support
Create a corporate campaign, make a donation, or engage your employees in a great cause – discover all the ways to engage with Food Banks Canada.
Vision & Mission
Our vision and mission guide us in our work to end food insecurity in Canada by addressing immediate needs and understanding the root causes of hunger.
Careers
Our efforts and impact are expanding, and we’re opening doors for passionate, teamwork-driven professionals in search of a career that’s both meaningful and captivating.
The Network
Food Banks Canada supports a network of 5,500 food banks and community organizations across Canada. We all do our part to contribute to the collective impact.
Poverty Report Card
How is Canada doing when it comes to ending the causes of poverty and hunger?
View our Poverty Report Card and find out.
Poverty Report Card
How is Canada doing when it comes to ending the causes of poverty and hunger? View our Poverty Report Card and find out.
Poverty Vulnerability Map
Poverty can be hard to see, which makes it harder to address. Our interactive map gives insight into the geography of poverty and the factors behind it.
Researching
the Root Causes
Read our research reports for snapshots of food bank use and insights into what’s happening on hunger’s front line.
STORIES THAT FEED US
Real people making a real difference.
Learn how Food Banks Canada and the network of food banks and community organizations is helping reduce food insecurity.
Seniors Are Crushing It in the Food Banking Sphere. Here’s to Their Incredible Contributions!
Investing in Northern Communities’ Solutions for Hunger
Our 2025 Poverty Report Card Offers a Glimmer of Hope and a Pathway to Reduce Food Insecurity in Canada
A Milestone Moment for Excellence in Canadian Food Banking
Near or Far, the National Food Sharing System Gets Nourishment to Where It’s Needed
Soup’s On!
Grocery Stores Are Uniquely Positioned to Relieve Food Insecurity: Here’s How
The 2024 Food Banks Canada Partner Awards: Meet Six of the Organizations That Are Helping Us Reach New Heights
Help End Hunger.
Make a Donation Now.
Your generous support will ensure that families, seniors and children struggling with food insecurity get the nutritious food they need to reach their full potential.
