30 h. ago More people are using food banks as inflation grows, Manitoba report says

A new report from a Manitoba food bank network says the number of people needing help is rising as the cost of living continues to escalate.

Economics

2 d. ago Nearly 25% of British Columbians used a food bank in 2025, report says

A report from Food Banks BC found that more people with full-time jobs continued to need support from the food bank. 

Other

3 d. ago Abell Pest Control Marks Five Years of ’12 Days of Giving’ With Employee Gifts, Food Bank Support and Bee Research Donation

Toronto, Ontario, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abell Pest Control is kicking off the holiday season by marking a major milestone: the fifth anniversary of its ‘12 Days of Giving’ campaign. What began as a way to thank team members has evolved into a program that celebrates Abell’s people and helps families in need […]

Other

4 d. ago ‘Barely holding on’: More than 1M Ontarians visited a food bank in last year

A new report shows more than one million Ontarians visited a food bank in the past year, with them making 8.7 million visits during this period.

Other

4 d. ago New Report Warns: Ontario Is Facing Increased Homelessness, Strain on Health Care, and Community Instability

Feed Ontario’s 2025 Hunger Report reveals over 1 million people relied on food banks last year, a warning sign that deeper social and economic challenges are on the horizon TORONTO, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Feed Ontario’s 2025 Hunger Report, released today, warns that escalating food bank use is an indicator that homelessness, strain […]

Transport

6 d. ago Veterans Food Bank down 80 per cent in donations, calls for urgent support

'This shortfall means hundreds of Veterans and their families may go without the most basic comforts of the holidays: a warm meal, essential supplies and the reassurance that their community still stands with them.'

Other

6 d. ago Toronto neighbourhood fighting to stop demolition of strip mall

Hundreds of residents in Etobicoke are raising concerns over a redevelopment project that they say could threaten a key neighbourhood plaza. Richview Plaza, a walkable retail centre located just off Eglinton Avenue West and Wincott Drive in Etobicoke, is at the heart of the dispute between developers and the community, who argue that the plaza is much more than a strip of stores. The strip mall is currently home to a Pet Valu, M&M Food Market, Rexall Pharma Plus, and a TD Bank branch. "Richview Plaza is the only walkable retail in our neighbourhood and it's a vital retail destination for thousands more Etobicoke residents who rely on the plaza for services, amenities and the essentials of daily living," a petition launched by locals reads. The campaign, signed by residents of Ward 2 and surrounding areas, expresses support for the 2021 City-approved redevelopment plan while highlighting concerns over the developer's "subs...

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6 d. ago Central Okanagan Food bank sees increase in demand, drop in donations

'Demand is real, it’s there,' Moss said. 'It’s driven by the cost of living and the cost of food. We feel like a bit of a broken record, but that is the reality of where we are.'

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7 d. ago Ottawa Food Bank shouldn't waste time asking politicians for help | Opinion

Randall Denley: That the food bank has been able to handle a huge influx is a tribute to donors and volunteers. But its success undermines the urgency for governments to act.

Politics

1 week ago Annual Stuff A Bus helps address growing need at Calgary Food Bank

Calgarians donated food items on Saturday for the annual Stuff A Bus campaign in support of the Calgary Food Bank. This year is more important than ever, according to organizers.

Other

1 week ago Calgary Food Bank launches holiday giving season with annual Stuff

Increasing numbers of Calgarians are relying on the food bank each year, with the increasing cost of food, housing and other necessities contributing to financial strain.

Society

2 w. ago Rachael Wilson leaving Ottawa Food Bank to head United Way East Ontario

Rachael Wilson is to start her new duties as president and CEO of United Way East Ontario on Jan. 12

Other

2 w. ago As food insecurity increases, Ottawa Food Bank calls on governments to address affordability crisis

Visits to member agencies by those facing food insecurity have increased 101 per cent since 2019.

Politics

3 w. ago Weekend STM shutdown would hurt people who need food bank, tribunal told

"When we remove access, we've put people in danger," MultiCaf executive director Jean-Sébastien Patrice tells tribunal meeting with STM and operators' union to set conditions for two-day walkout.

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3 w. ago Weekend STM shutdown would impede food bank access, tribunal told

"When we remove access, we've put people in danger," MultiCaf executive director Jean-Sébastien Patrice tells tribunal meeting with STM and operators' union to set conditions for two-day walkout.

Other

3 w. ago Washington’s struggling economy takes another hit from the government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the combination of the longest government shutdown, the mass firings of government workers and a fresh cut in federal food aid, the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington is bracing for the swell of people who will need its help before the holiday season. The food bank, which serves 400 pantries […]

Politics