Our stories Our network of food banks spans from Windsor to Ottawa, Niagara to Thunder Bay. Learn more about what’s happening across our province. Explore Stories Stories The importance of Indigenous food sovereignty Keep reading Opens a new window Opens a new window Opens a new window Explore Stories Filter by Theme Show all Themes Hunger Action MonthOpinionPoverty & Food InsecurityFood BanksVisitorsHousingStaff & VolunteersGovernmentPartnershipsFood & FarmingCost of LivingIncome SecurityStories of HungerCampaignsNorthern OntarioHunger Report story The importance of Indigenous food sovereignty September 30, 2025 story As 1 million Ontarians face hunger, action is more important than ever September 23, 2025 story Questions about planned giving? We’re here to help. September 10, 2025 story Step into someone else's shoes this Hunger Action Month September 05, 2025 story How a food bank built 41 affordable rental units August 14, 2025 story We’re Feeding Possibility with our grants August 05, 2025 story Raising the bar: the Accreditation Readiness Circuit July 08, 2025 story Why donors can trust Feed Ontario June 26, 2025 story Congratulations to Feed Ontario’s annual Leadership Award winners! June 18, 2025 story Feed Ontario meets with Premier Doug Ford and MPPs at our Day of Action May 29, 2025 story Food banks give more than food: 12 unexpected ways our network supports their communities May 06, 2025 story Food security is national security April 26, 2025 story Feed Ontario supports emergency response to ice storm April 17, 2025 story Your questions about food insecurity answered April 16, 2025 story How Ontario agriculture is helping to strengthen food security March 28, 2025 story 5 things everyone should know about Ontario Works March 19, 2025 story It's time for a more resilient Ontario: the need for a stronger social safety net February 19, 2025 story What's stopping social policy change in Ontario? January 17, 2025 story Ontario food banks can’t keep up with record-breaking need for their services December 17, 2024 story Something has to give: How the affordability crisis is affecting Ontarians November 19, 2024 story On the Road to Being Seen: Food Banks are Making Service Accessible to All October 16, 2024 story Accessibility is essential: 3 ways Feed Ontario is removing barriers October 07, 2024 story Why giving back is 'a very big dill': A food bank volunteer story July 30, 2024 story Kids shouldn't have to worry about hunger. June 20, 2024 story A Day of Action at Queens Park: Advocating to Improve Social Assistance in Ontario May 24, 2024 story Feeding Solutions: A discussion on Food Insecurity in Ontario November 10, 2023 story Ultimate Goal … Extinction: Ontario Food Banks and Hunger Relief Organizations Work Toward Putting Themselves Out of Business August 30, 2023 story 5 Ways Ontarians Can Stretch The Impact of Fall Food Bank Donations August 30, 2023 story MPP Breakfast 2023 April 20, 2023 story Food banks: The paramedics of social support December 15, 2022 story 30 years of impact November 17, 2022 story Challenges of moving food through Northern Ontario October 20, 2022 story Hunger Action Month: Living with a disability shouldn't mean living in poverty September 15, 2022 story Hunger has many faces - Seniors August 15, 2022 story Hunger has many faces - Children August 15, 2022 story Hunger has many faces - Workers August 15, 2022 story Hunger has many faces - People with a disability August 15, 2022 story METRO takes One More Bite to reduce hunger in Ontario July 21, 2022 story Innovative food bank programs are packing snacks for kids this summer June 15, 2022 story Maybe inflation isn't the BIG problem. May 19, 2022 story Food banks are an emergency response, not a long-term solution December 15, 2021 story Food bank spotlight: Kawartha Lakes Food Source October 29, 2021 story 11 ways you can use your skills to give back to your community September 23, 2021 story Food bank spotlight: Community Care of West Niagara August 26, 2021 story Food bank spotlight: The Dew Drop Inn July 29, 2021 story Tell your MPP: Ontarians need rent relief now! March 26, 2021 story A year of unprecedented impact in response to COVID-19 March 26, 2021 story Community Care of West Niagara's story December 15, 2020 story Ottawa Food Bank's story December 15, 2020 story Manitoulin Family Resources' story December 15, 2020 story Grace's story December 15, 2020 story Volunteer spotlight: Jonathan September 18, 2020 story Volunteer spotlight: Dominique September 18, 2020 story Volunteer spotlight: Bill September 18, 2020 story Volunteer spotlight: Patti September 18, 2020 story Volunteer spotlight: Sarah and Keith September 01, 2020 story Sharie's story December 09, 2019 story Danielle's story December 09, 2019 story Volunteer spotlight: Amanda August 30, 2019 story Volunteer spotlight: Jacqueline August 29, 2019 story Volunteer spotlight: Patsy August 29, 2019 story The Carr Family's story December 15, 2017 story Nancy's story November 28, 2017 story Becky's story November 28, 2017 story Anonymous's story September 29, 2017 story Lina's story September 28, 2017 story Meghan's story September 27, 2017 story Richard's story September 26, 2017 story The Minden flood September 25, 2017 story Abi & Toyo's Story September 22, 2017 story Tanya's story September 21, 2017 story Brenda's story September 20, 2017 story Holly's story September 19, 2017 story Ron's story September 18, 2017 story Renfrew & district food bank clients September 15, 2017 story Rick's story September 14, 2017 story Brent's story September 13, 2017 story Father B., Doug, Mike & Cathy's stories September 12, 2017 story Sue's story September 11, 2017 story Rachel's story September 08, 2017 story Pam's story September 07, 2017 story Raymond's story September 06, 2017 story Diane's story September 05, 2017 story Ashley's story September 04, 2017 story Jane & Glen's story September 01, 2017 story Sandy's story September 01, 2017 story Helen's story September 01, 2017 story Wendi's story September 01, 2017 story Sherry-Selena's story April 04, 2017 story Precarious work creates a cycle of fear and instability November 02, 2016 story Bringing social assistance into this decade can fix poverty gap October 04, 2016 story A basic income could lift Canadians out of food poverty September 23, 2016 story Now is the time to act on hunger September 02, 2016 story Amelia's story August 29, 2016 story How do we solve Canada's $31-billion food waste problem? August 08, 2016 story Affordable child care can help curb food insecurity July 05, 2016 story 6 reasons why buying local really means supporting your community June 01, 2016 story What happens when the safety net fails? May 17, 2016 story Poverty creates a vicious cycle of food insecurity and poor health April 08, 2016 story The hidden highlight of Ontario's 2016 budget March 02, 2016 story Shipping food to Ontario's most remote communities December 12, 2015 story More Ontario seniors are visiting food banks than ever before November 30, 2015 story Without affordable housing, the need for food banks will remain September 22, 2015 story For 375,000 Ontarians, Thanksgiving dinner isn't a reality September 22, 2015 story University students and grads are using food banks more than ever September 22, 2015 story Jacqueline's story September 22, 2015 story Jessica Manuel September 22, 2015 story Learn more January 01, 1970 story Sherri's story January 01, 1970 We've got a seat waiting for you. Will you join us at the table to help Feed Ontario? Give Today
