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Food Banks Canada

Advocacy
& Awareness

With the most comprehensive national dataset on food bank use, Food Banks Canada publishes research with exclusive perspective and insights into food insecurity at the national level.

Our findings provide an evidence-based starting point for our work, and can be used by members of the food banking network and general public to petition government. Together, we can advocate for evidence-based policies that address the root causes of food insecurity and drive systemic change.

Program Areas

Government Advocacy

We advocate at the national level and equip and activate the food bank network for advocacy at local and provincial levels.

Public Engagement

Our work raises public awareness and mobilizes individual and community action.

Program Initiatives

Our various initiatives within our programs are designed to positively influence public perception of food banks and inform policy decisions. These include:

Poverty Report Cards

A snapshot of how all provinces and territories are doing when it comes to easing the root causes of food insecurity.

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HungerCount

The most complete, census-type snapshot of food bank usage in Canada. HungerCount helps look past societal stigmas to understand the root causes of hunger.

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Food Insecurity Summit

This one-day event brings together leaders, experts and change makers in the Canadian food insecurity sector.

LEARN ABOUT THIS YEAR'S SUMMIT

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.

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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.