Food Waste Must End: Why Donating to Food Banks Is the Responsibility of Restaurants and Grocery Stores
Food waste is one of the most overlooked crises of our time. While millions of people struggle to afford groceries and rely on food banks to meet basic needs, perfectly edible food is thrown away every single day. Restaurants and grocery stores sit at the...
Rising Poverty Levels and Why Food Banks Are More Essential Than Ever
Across cities, suburbs, and rural communities alike, a troubling reality is becoming impossible to ignore: more people are living in poverty than at any point in recent decades. Rising housing costs, stagnant wages, inflation, and unexpected life events are pushing families, seniors, students, and working...
There Is No Shame in Using a Food Bank: Why More People Rely on Food Assistance Than You Think
For many people, the idea of visiting a food bank comes with feelings of embarrassment, fear, or guilt. Society often paints food insecurity as something that only affects “other people,” when the reality is far different. Millions of individuals and families—working parents, seniors, students, and...
Where Do Food Banks Get Their Food From? A Complete Guide to Food Bank Supply Sources
Food banks play a critical role in fighting hunger by providing free groceries to individuals and families facing food insecurity. While many people rely on food banks, fewer understand where all that food actually comes from. The truth is that food banks are supported by...
January Is National Poverty Month: How the North Texas Food Bank Is Making a Difference
Every January, communities across the United States and beyond observe National Poverty Month — a time dedicated to acknowledging the harsh reality of poverty, raising awareness about its causes and consequences, and galvanizing action to support individuals and families in need. For the North Texas...
With SNAP in Flux: How the Greater Chicago Food Depository Supports Neighbors Facing Hunger
As federal nutrition benefits falter, communities across Chicago are feeling the impact — and local food banks are stepping up to fill the gap. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest food assistance resource, yet in November 2025 this vital safety net...
Why Monthly Donation Programs Are the Lifeblood of Nonprofits
For many nonprofits, generosity comes in waves. Year-end giving, holiday appeals, and seasonal campaigns often drive large inflows of support, yet the work of feeding communities, educating youth, and supporting vulnerable families never stops. What happens in the months between these peaks? That’s where monthly...
Back to School 50/50: Win Big — Feed Local Kids!
As summer fades into fall, classrooms fill with the chatter of students reconnecting with friends, stacking new notebooks in backpacks, and dreaming about the year ahead. But for too many families in the Comox Valley, the start of the school year brings not just anticipation...
Abbotsford’s Archway Food Bank Faces Growing Demand: $1.3 Million Needed to Sustain Services
As economic pressures continue to escalate for families across Canada, the Archway Food Bank of Abbotsford is urgently calling on the community to help raise $1.3 million to meet a dramatic increase in demand for its services. Without this funding, the organization may be forced...
How Food Banks Build Resilient, Thriving Communities Around the World
Food banks are often seen simply as places where people in need receive groceries — but their role is far deeper and more transformative. Worldwide, food banks are helping build resilient communities, addressing not only hunger but also social vulnerability, economic insecurity, and environmental challenges....