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The grades are in! Our 2024 #PovertyReportCards show that very little has changed since we first launched this initiative last fall, and that, in many ways, poverty and food insecurity are actually worsening across the country. With all but 3 provinces on the edge of failing and Canada’s overall score being downgraded to D-, it is very clear that governments at all levels simply aren’t taking enough action to address the unprecedented level of financial struggle faced by people across Canada. As nearly half of all Canadians feel financially worse off compared to 2023, we have seen a 30% increase in food bank demand in the last year alone, and 1 in 4 people in Canada experiencing food insecurity. The situation is urgent, and we simply cannot continue to accept it as the status quo. To see how your province is stacked up and how we think your government can ensure a Canada where no one goes hungry, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g5Cn_T7t

It’s #GroceryHeroesDay – a time to recognize employees at every level for their support of Food Banks Canada’s #RetailFoodProgram. With nearly 1 in 4 people in Canada experiencing poverty and food insecurity, this program and the partnerships built between local food banks and grocery retailers are more important than ever. Donations made by our grocery hero partners, Loblaw Companies Limited, SkipTheDishes, and Walmart Canada, allow us to help food banks across the country distribute approx. 20 million pounds of safe, surplus food to their neighbours in need each year. Thank you! #FoodRecovery #FoodRescue #SurplusFood #Sustainability #ReduceWaste #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #ZeroWaste

Last month, Maple Lodge Farms hosted its 22nd annual Tournament of Dreams, in which 275 golfers participated, raising thousands of dollars and making a huge difference in the lives of people facing food insecurity. We'd like to express our sincere gratitude to Maple Lodge Farms for choosing Food Banks Canada as its primary beneficiary and to its generous sponsors and participants for supporting the event. Thank you, Maple Lodge, for your commitment to relieving hunger and giving hope to families across Canada.

We rely on the support of our generous corporate partners to make our #AfterTheBellProgram possible each summer. For families experiencing food insecurity, the loss of school-centred food supports during the summer can add additional financial strain to already difficult circumstances. Thank you to our Provision Partners Aviva Canada, Cargill, The International Centre, Kellanova, Keurig Dr Pepper Canada, McCormick & Company, Mondelēz International, Quaker/PepsiCo, SunRype Products Ltd., Thomas, Large & Singer Inc, Trucks For Change Network, and Calm Air International LP for all you do to help make this program possible! To learn more about After the Bell and how you can help us #EndChildHunger, please visit https://lnkd.in/gZ_Dp3b7 📷 : Harvest Manitoba, Winnipeg (Manitoba) Nous comptons sur le soutien de nos généreuses entreprises partenaires pour rendre notre programme #AprèsLaCloche possible chaque été. Pour les familles en situation d’insécurité alimentaire, l’interruption des programmes scolaires de repas pendant l’été peut ajouter une pression financière supplémentaire à des circonstances déjà difficiles. Merci à nos partenaires d’approvisionnement, Aviva, Cargill, The International Centre, Kellanova, Keurig Dr. Pepper Canada, McCormick, Mondelez, Quaker/PepsiCo, SunRype, TLS, Trucks for Change et Calm Air pour tout ce que vous faites pour rendre ce programme possible! Pour en savoir plus sur le programme Après la cloche et sur la façon dont vous pouvez nous aider à #MettreFinÀLaFaim chez les enfants, visitez le https://lnkd.in/gahFUeqN 📷 : Harvest Manitoba, Winnipeg (Manitoba)

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Child hunger is a significant issue in Canada, accounting for 33% of food bank visits, yet children only represent 19% of the overall population. Thanks to ACN's ongoing support, we are making great strides toward our mission of a Canada where no one goes hungry. ACN's donation of 50,000 meals will make a huge difference in feeding families and children across the country. Thank you, ACN! #weareacn

With levels of food insecurity rising across the country, we all need to pitch in to help our neighbours in need.   In May, 1,150 volunteers came together to help assemble some of the 200,000 nutritious, child-friendly #AfterTheBellProgram packs that will be distributed to 215 communities across Canada this summer.   Thank you to our corporate sponsors and their generous employees for coming out and helping make this program possible.   To learn more about After the Bell and how you can help us #EndChildHunger, please visit https://lnkd.in/e6RJYkFD   Étant donné que les niveaux d’insécurité alimentaire atteignent des sommets partout au pays, nous devons tous nous impliquer pour aider nos voisins dans le besoin.   Au mois de mai, 1 150 bénévoles se sont réunis pour préparer un grand nombre des 200 000 sacs de denrées nutritives et adaptées aux enfants du programme #AprèsLaCloche qui seront distribués dans 215 communautés partout au Canada cet été.   Merci à nos entreprises commanditaires et à leurs généreux employés de répondre présent et de rendre ce programme possible.   Pour en savoir plus sur le programme Après la cloche et sur la façon dont vous pouvez nous aider à #MettreFinÀLaFaim chez les enfants, consultez le site https://lnkd.in/gahFUeqN

Days Inn Canada is once again kicking off their national food drive campaign! All summer long, Days Inn, their staff, and their guests will be raising critical food and funds for local food banks. Thank you, Days Inn, for helping us to ensure that food banks in our network have the resources they need to meet the rising demand in their community – ensuring there is food for all.  #FeedSummer Days Inn Canada lance cette année encore sa campagne nationale de collecte de denrées! Tout l’été, le personnel et les clients de @DaysInnCanada recueilleront des denrées et des fonds essentiels au profit des banques alimentaires locales. Merci à Days Inn de nous permettre de veiller à ce que les banques alimentaires de notre réseau disposent des ressources nécessaires pour répondre à la demande croissante au sein de leur communauté, afin que tout le monde puisse manger à sa faim. #AlimenterL’été

Good Neighbours Food Centre in Rosthern, SK, recently held a grand opening to celebrate the transition from a traditional food bank to a free food market. The food bank now operates using a grocery store model, allowing people struggling with food insecurity to choose the items they want instead of relying on pre-made food hampers. Executive Director Betty Rudachyk shared that the idea has been in development for several years. She stated, "It was the vision and dream from the early days of this food bank to have a system that would show more dignity, respect, and empowerment for people in need of food assistance." The grocery store model has proven to be especially beneficial for individuals with medical, cultural, and religious dietary requirements. "We are committed to ensuring that everyone who walks through our doors feels acknowledged, listened to, and respected," says Rudachyk. As food bank usage continues to grow in Canada, it's important to maintain operational efficiency while promoting client dignity. To help support your local food bank, please visit https://lnkd.in/gPeXzxpA Le Good Neighbours Food Centre à Rosthern, en Saskatchewan, a récemment tenu un grand événement d’ouverture pour célébrer la transition d’une banque alimentaire traditionnelle à un marché alimentaire gratuit. La banque alimentaire fonctionne maintenant selon un modèle d’épicerie, ce qui permet aux personnes aux prises avec de l’insécurité alimentaire de choisir les articles qu’elles désirent plutôt que de recevoir des paniers alimentaires préfabriqués. La directrice générale, Betty Rudachyk, mentionne que l’idée fait son chemin depuis plusieurs années. Elle déclare : « Dès ses débuts, la vision et le rêve de cette banque alimentaire étaient d’instaurer un système qui préserverait la dignité et le respect des personnes ayant besoin d’aide alimentaire, tout en favorisant leur autonomie. » Le modèle d’épicerie s’est révélé particulièrement bénéfique pour les personnes ayant des besoins alimentaires particuliers pour des raisons médicales, culturelles ou religieuses. « Nous nous engageons à faire en sorte que tous ceux qui franchissent nos portes se sentent reconnus, écoutés et respectés, poursuit madame Rudachyk. Alors que le recours aux banques alimentaires continue de croître au Canada, il est important de maintenir l’efficacité opérationnelle tout en préservant la dignité des clients. Pour soutenir votre banque alimentaire locale, visitez le site https://lnkd.in/g59H7wuR.

🍎 From food to funds and logistics, our generous corporate partners help make the #AfterTheBellProgram possible! ☀️ Thank you to our Sharing Partners CHEP, Clover Leaf, Ecclesiastical Insurance - Canada, Leclerc Foods, Loblaw Companies Limited, McClean Meats, Organic Meadow Limited Partnership, Wajax, WestRock Company, and Arctic Co-operatives Limited for all you do to support our vision of a Canada where no one goes hungry. 🔗 To learn more about After the Bell and how you can help us #EndChildHunger, please visit https://lnkd.in/gZ_Dp3b7.   📷 : Peter McKee Community Food Centre, Moncton, NB   Qu’il s’agisse de nourriture, de fonds ou de logistique, nos généreux partenaires contribuent à rendre possible le programme #AprèsLaCloche! Merci à nos partenaires impliqués dans le partage, CHEP, Clover Leaf, Ecclesiastical, Leclerc, Loblaw, McClean Meats, Organic Meadow, Wajax, WestRock et Arctic Air pour tout ce que vous faites pour rendre ce programme possible! Pour en savoir plus sur le programme Après la cloche et sur la façon dont vous pouvez nous aider à #MettreFinÀLaFaim chez les enfants, visitez le https://lnkd.in/gahFUeqN. 📷 : Centre d’alimentation communautaire Peter McKee, Moncton (Nouveau-Brunswick)