February 28, 2021Food
A fun, delicious way to get your vegetables in! This easy recipe is also distributed to the 100+ community programs and agency partners we serve for individuals in need of food assistance.
View Blog PostFebruary 25, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
Lack of affordable housing means that paying rent is often prioritized above other expenses, such as heat, hydro, transportation, and food. Locally, 71% of people accessing emergency food assistance live in rentals.
View Blog PostFebruary 23, 2021Food
Kick up the spice with this delicious pasta. This easy recipe is also distributed to the 100+ community programs and agency partners we serve for individuals in need of food assistance.
View Blog PostFebruary 21, 2021Volunteers
We recently had the opportunity to chat with Isaac about his experience volunteering at The Food Bank.
View Blog PostFebruary 20, 2021Awareness
Kaylin Epp is the friendly voice our neighbours hear on the food assistance line when they call to inquire about food support. With a degree in social work, she is trained to go above and beyond for callers, connecting them with resources to meet their needs far beyond food.
View Blog PostFebruary 18, 2021Food
This Green Bean and Chickpea Salad is a quick and easy meal. This recipe is also distributed to the 100+ community programs and agency partners we serve for individuals in need of food assistance.
View Blog PostFebruary 12, 2021Food
Enjoy this Mexican take on a sweet potato! This easy recipe is also distributed to the 100+ community programs and agency partners we serve for individuals in need of food assistance.
View Blog PostFebruary 11, 2021COVID-19
Last spring, we asked for help with a number of urgent needs, including more freezer and cooler space and a new forklift.
View Blog PostFebruary 10, 2021Food
For people accessing food assistance it can be difficult to meet the recommendations set out in Canada’s Food Guide. Community Programs and Agency Partners distribute 230 food hampers every day which includes a mix of fresh, frozen, and canned food items.
View Blog PostFebruary 8, 2021Newsletters
In the Winter 2021 newsletter, discover how a forklift purchase has helped us to deliver more food, touching messages from your neighbours and a Q&A with our Food Assistance Outreach Coordinator.
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