Ihave chosen to direct my donation towards the Canadian Association of Food Banks, an umbrella organization representing approximately 235 food banks across every Canadian province and territory. The CAFB mandate is to assist Canadian Food Banks in meeting the immediate food needs of recipients while working towards long-term solutions to hunger and poverty.

In 2003, the CAFB collected and distributed nearly nine million pounds of food industry donations to member banks through the National Food Sharing System, a dollar value equivalent of $18 million. Data from Hunger Count 2003 indicates 777,869 people using food banks in one month, representing a 5.5% increase in demand over the previous year, and 40% of food banks reporting difficulty in meeting demand. Moreover, 39% of food banks users were children.

Donors to the CAFB provide food, transportation, and financial assistance. Our support will make a difference in the lives of thousands of Canadian adults and children. It is only through our combined efforts that we can have the necessary impact on hunger.
— Jessica Lui