particularly in the town of Lytton, where all access to local food was completely cut off during the 2021 fires. Food Banks BC has provided assistance to that community, and a number of the First Nations community, to remain in the area to ensure that there is a regular supply of food....
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The best practices of many other major urban food banks across North America, such as Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank, do not require proof of income, understanding how difficult it can be to ask for help. There, the intake process collects key data on a voluntary basis, creating a safe...
“We wanted to find a way to give more Canadians the opportunity to get their hands on one, while also giving back, which is why all profits from the sale of the puzzle will go to support Food Banks Canada.” The puzzle is 570 pieces. in “identical Heinz ketchup red...
–Donate unopened food to local food banks before it expires. –Compost food waste that would otherwise end up in landfill to create nutrient-rich soil. –Know the difference between “best before” and “use by.” Best-before dates indicate the duration until which foods will retain th...
“While I don’t have all of the necessary information about this particular proposal, Food Banks BC is supportive of any systemic measures that may result in putting more money into the pockets of people facing hunger and food insecurity,” Huang-Taylor said. ...
From Dec. 9 through Jan. 13, library patrons can “pay” their fines while helping local food banks
A friendly fundraising competition between B.C. mayors is on now to support food banks in each of their nine communities. The entire month of May will see the mayors of Chilliwack, Burnaby, North Vancouver, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Vancouver and W...
“As members of Food Banks Canada, we do not solicit door-to-door,” Murray said. The group that has been canvassing South Surrey and White Rock neighbourhoods is an organization called Single Parent Foods Banks of BC Society, Murray said. ...