“It’s their first time’: More people than ever are turning to food banks under COVID-19 He’s donating two pieces to an online art auction, part of a virtual event raising money for the Calgary Food Bank.“I have felt the hopelessness of an empty stomach, and you’re not sure if you have money to get food or feed your family,” Barr said. “That’s tough — I’ve used the food bank in my past.”The fundraising effort comes at a time when the food bank can really use the support.