"The generosity touches you deeply, especially when small children come with a gift so that some other child may have that gift," said St. Vincent de Paul volunteer Bernie Goold.Â
Earlier this month, Food Banks Canada called for economic security reforms after monthly visits to food banks across the country rose to 2.35 million this year.
Their annual HungerCount study, involving more than 5,500 food banks and community organizations, shows visits in March were up 9% from the previous record set last year -- and have more than doubled (117%) since 2019.
The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, along with TC Energy, announced the launch of Pucks for a Purpose: 24 Hours of Remembrance and Hope, a 24-hour hockey game to raise funds for specialized cancer care equipment.Â