1. Advocate on behalf of all member food banks
2. Collect and share provincial statistics and information with media, MLA's, MP's, City Councilors, corporations and businesses.
2. Acquire and strengthen partnerships with provincial food distributors
3. Initiate new fundraising opportunities
4. Provide educational training opportunities
5. Encourage food banks to connect locally
Food Banks Canada (formerly the Canadian Association of Food Banks) is a charitable organization representing the food bank community across Canada. Founded in 1987, Food Banks Canada's network is made up of 10 Provincial Associations and over 500 local food banks. The organization's mission is to "enable an effective food bank community
Food Banks Canada (formerly the Canadian Association of Food Banks) is a charitable organization representing the food bank community across Canada. Founded in 1987, Food Banks Canada's network is made up of 10 Provincial Associations and over 500 local food banks. The organization's mission is to "enable an effective food bank community that addresses the short term need for food and longer term solutions to reduce hunger in Canada".
As members of Food Banks of Canada, Food Banks of Saskatchewan serves all 36 food banks with Saskatchewan, reaching every corner of the province. You can view a full list of the organizations here.
Positions on the Board of Directors are filled each year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), usually held in September. If you wish to attend our next AGM, please check our page for further details.
Board Members:
John Bailey - Chair
Erin Katerynych
Kim Scruby
Deborah Hamp
Linda Resch
Sandy Bashnick
Barbara-Ann DeHaan
Jennifer Marchand
Stacey Mohr