Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Food Banks Canada

Food Banks Canada's official website is https://foodbankscanada.ca.

Food Banks Canada: Helping to End Hunger What is Food Banks Canada? Food Banks Canada is a national charitable organization dedicated to relieving hunger across the country. Collaborating with a network of over 5,500 food banks and community organizations, Food Banks Canada supports individuals and families who are struggling to access enough food. The Growing Need for Food Banks Today, 1 in 4 people in Canada don’t have access to the nutritious food they need. In 2025, food banks across the nation recorded 2.2 million visits in a single month—double what was seen just six years ago. This surge highlights how food insecurity is becoming Canada’s new normal. How Food Banks Canada Makes a Difference Food Banks Canada tackles hungers on multiple fronts: - Providing direct help to those in need by distributing food through its vast network - Capturing and redistributing surplus food from the food industry that would otherwise go to waste - Conducting research into the root causes of food insecurity and advocating for long-term policy solutions - Publishing reports like HungerCount and the Poverty Report Card to raise awareness and influence change Ways to Support Food Banks Canada Anyone can make a difference by supporting Food Banks Canada. Here’s how you can contribute: - Donating online for a quick and reliable way to help - Organizing corporate campaigns or engaging your employees in fundraising efforts - Volunteering your time at local food banks - Participating in food drives such as the Feed More Families® campaign Real Stories, Real Impact Every day, Food Banks Canada shares stories of resilience where individuals, families, and whole communities have been lifted by the efforts of food banks. From North to South, stories range from climate challenges in remote areas to communities rallying around fresh, local produce. A Lifeline for the Vulnerable Nearly half the clients at some food banks, like the Niqinik Nuatsivik Nunavut Food Bank in Iqaluit, are children. These organizations ensure that everyone—including the youngest Canadians—has access to the food they need for healthy growth and opportunity. Join the Fight Against Hunger Ending hunger in Canada is a collective effort. By donating, volunteering, or spreading awareness, you help ensure that every Canadian has the chance to reach their full potential. Food Banks Canada invites all of us to play a role in building a nation where greatness doesn’t run on empty.