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The Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB) is a network of 120 food banks and over 1,100 hunger relief programs and agencies across the province. Together, we serve 400,000 individuals, including 148,000 children, every month. Since our inception in 1992, we have been committed to reducing hunger in Ontario through sustainable solutions that ensure the long-term health and success of communities across the province. Please visit our website, www.oafb.ca for more information, or follow us on Twitter @OAFB.

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The Local Food Act That Could Make a Difference in Ontario

(3) Comments | Posted April 15, 2013 | 5:13 PM

Ontarians everywhere are anxiously awaiting the warm summer weather as unseasonably cool temperatures continue through most areas of the province. Warmer weather means barbecues, lazy days, and hours spent roaming through local farmers markets full of homegrown produce and tasty treats. Although many of us are fortunate enough to look...

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Without Your Donation, Food Banks Need a Christmas Miracle

(0) Comments | Posted December 22, 2012 | 6:44 AM

Food banks in Ontario are experiencing incredibly tough times this holiday season. In many areas across this province, food bank donations are down compared to previous years. Food banks are feeling the pinch as they scramble to meet food drive goals, and simultaneously serve thousands of Ontarians that rely on...

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Don't Throw Away the Ugly Carrot

(0) Comments | Posted December 7, 2012 | 4:06 PM

One of the greatest challenges food banks face is ensuring that they have consistent access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Food banks do their best to supply their clients with nutritious foods, but it can be very difficult to satisfy your community's needs when you have little control over the...

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This Thanksgiving, Consider Those Who Are Hungry in Canada

(3) Comments | Posted October 6, 2012 | 12:00 AM

We are one day away from the Thanksgiving long weekend. For many Canadian families this is all about gathering around a dinner table, laden with delicious vegetables, succulent turkeys and elaborate pastries to give thanks and take pleasure in the bounties of the harvest season.

Thanksgiving is a time...

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A Bad Harvest Season Means Higher Food Prices in Ontario

(2) Comments | Posted August 30, 2012 | 6:59 AM

The irregular weather conditions most of Ontario has been experiencing over the past few months have set the province up for a particularly challenging harvest season. When temperatures across the province rose above 20 degrees in March, this accelerated the growing process for many crops, including tender fruits like cherries...

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