Original Joe’s (OJ’s) is proud to announce that a total of $80,070 was raised by the Community Pint Program throughout 2016. The Community Pint Program, which raises funds by donating 50 cents from the purchase of each pint of a brewery partner’s beer, has raised more than $450,000 since its inception in 2013. This yearRead more about Original Joe’s donates funds from 2016 Community Pint Program[…]

Food bank use in Canada has increased nearly 28 per cent since 2008, with roughly 4 million Canadians struggling with food insecurity. Specifically in Alberta, food bank usage continues to increase significantly each year and has increased 136 per cent in the eight years alone. This time of year can be particularly stressful with theRead more about Loblaw Calls for Donations[…]

Record Food Bank Usage in Alberta Eight out of 10 provinces saw an increase in food bank usage across Canada this year, but in Alberta it climbed by 18 percent to a record number of clients. According to the national HungerCount survey released today, during the month of March this year, 79,293 Albertans accessed aRead more about HungerCount 2016[…]