Learn more about how you can join the network
Feed Ontario members are the stewards of food in their community.
To qualify for direct membership, your food bank must, at minimum:
- Be a CRA-registered charity.
- Abide by Food Banks Canada’s Ethical Food Banking Code and Feed Ontario’s operational and service standards.
- Not serve the same geographical community as an existing Feed Ontario member (please check our Find a Food Bank map for a list of our current members).
If your food bank is a CRA-registered charity and you would like to find out more about eligibility for membership please contact Erin Waddington, Manager, Member Relations erin@feedontario.ca.
Being a Feed Ontario member has its benefits
Our Values
People-centred
People are at the centre of what we do.
Equitable
Everyone in our network has an equal voice and Feed Ontario strives to create equity in access and resources.
Inclusive
We actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the organization.
Collaborative
We work collectively to help us all be more resourceful, efficient, and impactful.
Innovative
We create space for innovation and exploration to find the best approaches to achieve our mission.
Evidence-informed
Evidence informs our programming, services, and recommendations for change.
Acts with integrity
We act ethically, honestly, and meet our commitments and responsibilities to our network, our partners, and the public.
"Being a member of Feed Ontario gives us credibility within our community and the province. It helps us to maintain high standards in all areas of food handling and storage."
Feed Ontario member food bank, August 2023
Next steps
If you’re interested in joining an incredible group of organizations and learning more about what it means to be a Feed Ontario member, contact Erin Waddington (Manager, Member Relations) at erin@feedontario.ca.