September 23, 2021Awareness
The Ontario Special Diet Allowance is offered by the provincial government to provide additional funding to support individuals on Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program who require a special diet to treat certain medical conditions.
View Blog PostSeptember 18, 2021Awareness
In Ontario, 90 per cent of food-bank users are rental- or social-housing tenants who spend more than 70 per cent of their income on rent.
View Blog PostSeptember 10, 2021Awareness, Food
We take food safety very seriously at The Food Bank. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, it is estimated that every 1 in 8 Canadians will become sick with a food-borne illness this year.
View Blog PostSeptember 1, 2021Awareness, Food
Our bodies are made up of almost 70% water. It’s no surprise that drinking enough fluids is important to help our body function and keep us hydrated!
View Blog PostAugust 20, 2021Awareness, Food
According to the 2020 Canadian Celiac Association Survey, 82% of food banks say they need more gluten free foods and 68% of food banks say they need more options for gluten free individuals.
View Blog PostAugust 12, 2021Awareness
Kaylin Epp is the friendly voice operating the Community Food Assistance Network’s Central Line.
View Blog PostJuly 12, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
In the last year, many people have found themselves facing unexpected challenges, such as sudden job loss, limited budgets, illness, or working but struggling to make ends meet.
View Blog PostJune 16, 2021Awareness, Stories
Hunger can happen to anyone, anywhere at any time. This story explores one person's experience from being a monthly donor to receiving 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 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.
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