11 h. ago Michael Bublé surprises seniors at Greater Vancouver Food Bank

'It’s really great to see that big of a name is seeing our cause and came in to shine a light on the work we are doing. It really means a lot to the community,' said Nicolas Garcia, distribution operations lead with the Greater Vancouver Food Bank

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2 d. ago Bunzl’s Annual Week of Giving Provides 4,000 lbs of Essential Supplies to Canadian Food Banks

Bunzl Canada’s annual Week of Giving, in partnership with Food Banks Canada, delivers thousands of pounds of essential hygiene and cleaning products to families in need. BURLINGTON, Ontario, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bunzl Canada is proud to announce its 2025 Week of Giving, continuing its partnership with Food Banks Canada to provide essential […]

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3 d. ago Bank of Canada’s Macklem says he expects food inflation to ease in 2026

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he expects food inflation to ease in the coming months after Statistics Canada reported grocery prices jumped higher in November. The agency said Monday that the annual rise in the cost of food bought from grocery stores hit a nearly two-year high of 4.7 per cent last month […]

Economics

4 d. ago Doug Ford knocks back plan to sell off U.S. booze for charity

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says selling off surplus American alcohol for charity is 'not as easy as it sounds,' knocking back a suggestion to raise funds for food banks.

Economics

4 d. ago New downtown food bank location has clients picking their food from the shelves

Food bank shoppers will be given points to 'spend' on items

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5 d. ago Food banks are stretched thin and pantries depleted as more Montrealers seek help

It used to be "people who might be down on their luck or out of work for a while" who used food banks: "Now, it's professionals."

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9 d. ago Jamie Sarkonak: When your food bank donations subsidize fraud and video games

Food banks are struggling, but it's hard to feel charitable when some people treat them like an immigration perk

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1 week ago Annual challenge sees mayor, councillors bag potatoes at Calgary Food Bank

"It really visualizes the amount of need out there in the community," said Mayor Farkas

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1 week ago CPKC Holiday Train to give rural food banks 'needed support' with visits to southern Alberta towns

Food banks worry about ability to keep up as demand for services rises

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2 w. 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 w. ago Food banks: Where you can go for extra help in Metro Vancouver

For those who need a helping hand or those interested in making a donation, here's a list of food banks in Metro Vancouver.

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2 w. 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. 

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2 w. 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 […]

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2 w. 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.

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2 w. 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 […]

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2 w. 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.'

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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.

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3 w. 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.

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