Every little bit helps. As new parents, you’re no strangers to love, care, and nurturing. You pour your heart and soul into raising your little ones, and that’s something to be proud of! This Thanksgiving, let’s extend that love and care to those who need it most – our neighbors struggling with hunger.
The uncomfortable truth
Hunger is a harsh reality in Canada affecting over 20% of the population. It’s not just a matter of not having enough food, but also a lack of access to nutritious options. As a result, many families are forced to make impossible choices between paying bills or putting food on the table.
The alarming rise of child hunger
As a parent, the thought of your child going hungry is unbearable. Yet, in Canada, 33% of children relying on food banks are under the age of 16. This staggering statistic that should prompt us to act.
- 2.1 million children in Canada live in food-insecure households.
- There were 642,257 visits to food banks by children in March of 2023.
Many food banks across Canada are facing overwhelming demand, and hundreds of thousands more people turned to food banks last year alone.
How can you help?
This Thanksgiving, let’s come together to make a difference. Here are a few ways you can help:
- Donate food to your local food bank: Non-perishable items like canned goods, pasta, and rice are always appreciated. You can also consider making a monetary donation to help purchase fresh produce and meat.
- Donate to a food bank; While all contributions of food helps. Food banks also need financial support throughout the year to keep their shelves stocked so they can keep assisting.
- Volunteer your time: Food banks rely on volunteers to sort donations, pack hampers, and distribute food to those in need.
- Spread awareness: Share this post with your friends and family, and let’s start a conversation about hunger in Canada.
Every little helps
As new parents, you might feel like you can’t make a significant impact, but every little bit counts! Your donation, volunteer hours, or even a simple social media share can help bring food and hope to those struggling.
Let's raise a generation of givers
By teaching our children the value of giving and compassion, we’re shaping a brighter future for all. This Thanksgiving, let’s show our little ones that we care about others and want to make a difference.
Join the movement
This Thanksgiving, let’s come together to fight hunger in Canada. Let’s show our communities that we care, that we’re grateful for what we have, and that we want to make a difference.
Donate, volunteer, share
Let’s raise our voices and our hands to help those in need. Together, we can make a real difference and ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food this Thanksgiving.
Visit your local food bank’s website or social media page to learn more about how you can help. Let’s do this, new parents!
If you don’t have time to drop off food — Child Plan Click to Donate Campaign. Below are links to Child Plan approved food banks across Canada. Please give whatever you can.
- Cambridge Food Bank: Cambridge, Ontario
- The Compass: Mississauga, Ontario
- Edmonton’s Food Bank: Edmonton, Alberta
- Feed Ontario: Ontario
- Greater Vancouver Food Bank: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Hamilton Food Share: Hamilton, Ontario
- Interfaith Food Bank of Lethbridge: Lethbridge, Alberta
- Moisson Mauricie: Trois-Rivières, Québec
- Partners in Mission Food Bank: Kingston, Ontario
If you don’t see your local food bank on the list, please go to your local food bank site and donate today.
