Low income workers, indigenous and racialized communities, and younger adults more likely to need help Summary In March of last year, Angus Reid commissioned a poll which found that 14 per cent of respondents were worried about having to use a food bank or other service providing free food due to the economic downturn.1 One year later,…

Floods, fires, and economic fallout. These are some of things that the Edmonton’s Food Bank has gone through over their 40 years of helping those living with food insecurity. The pandemic was a first, but they were prepared. Mark Doram, Director of Operations at the Edmonton’s Food Bank talks about his tenure and the things…

Food banks across the country strive to provide the most nutritious food to those living with food insecurity. And in a big country like Canada, food is abundant, but unfortunately, $31 billion worth of good food ends up in landfills or composters each year (VCMI 2020). For retailers, this food is considered surplus (or waste)…

We are always interested in hearing more about the individuals in food banking across Canada! This month, our spotlight is on Armand Kayolo from Moisson Outaouais in Gatineau, QC. What is your role in the food banking network?I am the Executive Director of Moisson Outaouais, the regional food bank, and I sit on the Board of Directors…