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28.11.2020 / 03:56

“It’s their first time’: More people than ever are turning to food banks under COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect businesses and livelihoods as the second wave gains ground, and more people than ever are turning to food banks for help. In addition, fewer people are able to make donations.Kim Metzger, the president of the food bank in Sooke on Vancouver Island, told Global News that before COVID-19, staff would provide for about 70 families a week.

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Food banks prepare for Thanksgiving as demand soars amid coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 shut down Alberta in March.The uncertainty of how food banks would operate and an unprecedented spike in demand prompted David Benjestorf to decide he would farm just over nine hectares he had purchased six years ago on the western edge of St. Albert, Alta.

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Trudeau to announce federal funding for food banks amid coronavirus pandemic

Justin Trudeau will announce Friday more federal funding for food banks across Canada to help them meet the surge in demand for their services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Trudeau revealed plans for the “big announcement” Thursday night as he took part in a virtual, cross-country town hall with people who run or volunteer at food banks. Food banks’ demand surges amid COVID-19.

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Canadians asked to host meals and events to raise money for community food centres

told Global News more people are accessing assistance at CFCC locations across the country. “I can absolutely tell you that more and more people are showing up at the doors of those centres and that’s a significant concern.”The staff at North Grove Community Centre know firsthand how busy food centres have become since COVID-19 swept through the Atlantic region.

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Manitoban food banks to receive over $414K in food after ‘surge in demand’ amid pandemic

Winnipeg Harvest changes hamper procedures due to COVID-19 pandemic The money for the food — a large portion of which is high-protein meats such as bison, turkey, veal, fish and seafood — is coming from the Government of Canada Surplus Food Grant Program.The program is a dual benefit for both food producers and those needing assistance since the money is earmarked for excess food, which otherwise may have gone to waste, explains Kirstin Beardsley with Food Banks Canada.“We know the supply chain was affected by the pandemic; there were industries that saw excess that they couldn’t sell because the restaurants shut down, hospitality shut down, so there was these excesses in the system,” Beardsley said.

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Toronto-based food bank sees surge in clients amid pandemic-related food insecurity

COVID-19, leading to a major spike in new clients since the pandemic began.In a report published Wednesday, the Daily Bread Food Bank says the rate of new clients accessing its member food banks has more than tripled over the course of the crisis.The report says intake data from across the city found 6,100 people began accessing food banks in June, compared to 2,000 in February. N.S.

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Global Okanagan hosts one-day online fundraiser for valley food banks

COVID-19 pandemic.“We are finding a lot more people are having to use the food bank,” said Judy Bedford, Peachland Food Bank president.“We could all be on that side of the table; it doesn’t take much.”The Peachland Food Bank’s number of clients has doubled since March to deal with the increasing demand. They have adjusted their hours so clients can pick up their customized hamper every Friday.

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Bulldogs Foundation donates $5,000 to Hamilton Food Share

The Bulldogs Foundation is donating $5,000 to Hamilton Food Share in an ongoing effort to fight food insecurity as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.It comes on the heels of a $100,000 from the foundation, ATS Healthcare and the Andlauer family to Hamilton Food Share in early April.“Helping to feed the community and our youth is at the heart of what we do,” said Michael Andlauer, Bulldogs Foundation chair and owner of the Hamilton Bulldogs OHL team. “Even though we aren’t able to feed students with our nutrition program in schools right now, we know it’s important to get food to those families who need it most.

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Feds to offer more funding to organizations tackling food security amid COVID-19

Marie-Claude Bibeau announced on Tuesday a second round of applications are now being accepted for the government’s local food infrastructure fund.

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Winnipeg Harvest glad for community support during pandemic, prepping for ‘long road’ ahead

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Fort Saskatchewan duo to donate 800 meals on Wednesday; 900 planned for next week

A pair of Fort Saskatchewan business owners are preparing to donate 800 meals on Wednesday to people who could use them.

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Food banks’ demand surges amid COVID-19. Now they worry about long-term pressures

As the outbreak of the novel coronavirus continues to pummel the economy, Canada’s food banks are bracing themselves for a surge in demand higher than what they saw during the 2008 economic downturn — and an uncertain, long road to recovery.

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Winnipeg Harvest changes hamper procedures due to COVID-19 pandemic

A spike in the use of Winnipeg Harvest is triggering some new procedures for the hampers it hands out to those in need.

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B.C. food banks to get $3M emergency government grant amid coronavirus pandemic

The B.C. government is providing a $3 million emergency grant to the province’s food banks as they struggle amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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