With your donation, Food will be the last thing on their minds.

In 2010, together we raised 2.6 million pounds of food for local food banks. With Shaw's Fill the Food Banks 2012 we
can raise even more to help our fellow Canadians in need. Together we can help keep the cupboards full.

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Hunger affects
every community

You can have a positive impact on those around you and help hunger disappear in Canada.

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A little help
goes a long way

When you donate to local food banks, your dollar goes a long way to feed the people in your community.

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Together we can stop
hunger pains

Be a part of Shaw's Fill the
Food Banks 2012 initiative to
bring hope to millions nationwide

One In 35 Canadians Depend on your generosity for their daily meals

Take a look around you; the man next to you on the bus, your next door neighbour, the woman opposite you on the train, the children you see walking to school or your friends on Facebook; they could be starving for your help.

Every month Food Banks feed close to 900,000 Canadians

Baby

342,000

are children

Senior

39,600

are senior citizens

Employed

18%

of assisted households are employed or were recently employed

The demand for food at Food Banks since 2008 has risen by 26%

55%

of Food Banks

cut back on the amount of food
provided to each household last year

35%

of Food Banks ran out of
food last year

Together let's stop
hunger and help
fill the food banks.

Food Banks Canada is a charitable organization which collects monetary donations and food from across Canada to
distribute to those in need. Learn more about Food Banks Canada.

Donate Money

Food Banks Canada can multiply your dollar into many dollars and make your donation go even further.

Donate Food

Ten most needed items

  • Baby formula
    Canned meals
  • Juice boxes
    Canned fish/meat
  • Soup
    Canned fruit
  • Powdered milk
    Canned vegetables
  • Pasta & pasta sauce
    Healthy cereal

For every view of this video, Shaw will donate $1 and Campbell
Canada will donate 1 pound of food to local Food Banks, up to
$250,000 and 250,000 pounds.