TORONTO – The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is contributing $247,250 to 124 food banks and community organizations across Canada in 2023.
Economic challenges persist for many Canadians, particularly among marginalized and economically disadvantaged segments of the population. Canadians are grappling with rising living costs, including housing, health care and education expenses. A notable consequence of these challenges is the increasing reliance on food banks across the country.
“The soaring demand food banks are seeing reflects the harsh realities and challenges individuals and families face in meeting their financial needs,” said Marty Warren, President of the Steelworkers Humanity Fund.
“Addressing the root causes of poverty, enhancing social safety nets and implementing targeted economic policies are crucial steps to alleviate the economic hardships faced by many Canadians, fostering a more inclusive and resilient society,” Warren added. “In this context, The Steelworkers Humanity Fund plays a crucial role as a solidarity tool for the United Steelworkers, working for greater social justice.”
Founded in 1985, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund is a registered charitable organization that focuses primarily on development projects and emergency aid in developing countries but also supports Canadian communities. USW members contribute to the fund through clauses negotiated into collective agreements. In some cases, employers make matching contributions to the fund.
View the list of food banks receiving contributions in 2023 from the Steelworkers Humanity Fund here or scroll down.
Steelworkers Humanity Fund Food bank contributions – December 2023
District 3 (Western Canada and the Territories)
Food banks
Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs – Armstrong Food Bank
Armstrong, B.C.
Samaritan House Ministries
Brandon, Man.
Union Protein Project
Burnaby, B.C.
Calgary Interfaith Food Bank
Calgary, Alta.
Community Harvest Food Bank
Castlegar, B.C.
Cranbrook Food Bank
Cranbrook, B.C.
Crowsnest Pass Food Bank Society (Blairmore)
Crowsnest Pass, Alta.
Davidson and area Food Pantry
Davidson, Sask.
Edmonton Gleaners Assocation
Edmonton, Alta.
Elkford Food Bank (Elkford Women’s Task Force Society)
Elkford, B.C.
Salvation Army – Fernie
Fernie, B.C.
Lord’s Bounty Inc.
Flin Flon, Man.
Golden Food Bank
Golden, B.C.
High Level Native Friendship Centre
High Level, Alta.
Salvation Army
Houston, B.C.
Columbia Valley Food Bank
Invermere, B.C.
Kamloops Food Bank and Outreach Society
Kamloops, B.C.
Kimberley Helping Hands Food Bank
Kimberley, B.C.
Lac du Bonnet and Area Food Bank
Lac du Bonnet, Man.
Salvation Army (Langley)
Langley, B.C.
Moose Jaw & District Food Bank
Moose Jaw, Sask.
Prince Albert Food Bank Inc.
Prince Albert, Sask.
Salvation Army (Port Alberni)
Port Alberni, B.C.
Powell River Action Centre Society
Powell River, B.C.
St Vincent De Pauls Food Bank
Prince George, B.C.
Regina and District Food Bank Inc.
Regina, Sask.
Saskatoon Food Bank
Saskatoon, Sask.
Selkirk Food Bank
Selkirk, Man.
Sparwood Food Bank
Sparwood, B.C.
Surrey Food Bank Society
Surrey, B.C.
Salvation Army Food Bank (Trail Corps)
Trail, B.C.
Trail United Church Food Bank
Trail, B.C.
New Life Assembly
Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society
Vancouver, B.C.
Salvation Army Williams Lake
Williams Lake, B.C.
Winnipeg Harvest Inc.
Winnipeg, Man.
Salvation Army Weyburn Corps.
Weyburn, Sask.
Campbell River Food Bank
Campbell River, B.C.
Comox Valley Food Bank
Comox/Courtenay, B.C.
Cowichan Valley Basket Society
Duncan, B.C.
Ladysmith Food Bank
Ladysmith, B.C.
Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes
Nanamio, B.C.
Port Hardy Harvest Food Bank
Port Hardy, B.C.
Terrace Churches Food Bank
Terrace, B.C.
Whitehorse Food Bank
Whitehorse, Y.T.
100-Mile House Food Bank Society
100-Mile House B.C.
District 5 (Quebec)
Food banks
Moisson d’Alma
Alma, Que.
Centraide du Grand-Montréal
Montréal, Que.
Centraide Richelieu-Yamaska
Saint-Hyacinthe, Que.
Centre du Plateau Laval Bécancour
Bécancour, Que.
Centre d’action bénévole de Drummond
Drummondville, Que.
Centre d’action bénévole de la MRC de Coaticook
Coaticook, Que.
Centre d’action bénévole de Port-Cartier
Port-Cartier, Que.
Fondation Rock-Guertin
Sherbrooke, Que.
Maison d’aide et d’hébergement Fermont
Fermont, Que.
L’espoir de Shelna
Hâvre St-Pierre, Que.
Centre d’entraide d’Argenteuil
Lachute, Que.
Chez Doris
Montréal, Que.
Le Comptoir alimentaire de Sept-Îles
Sept-Îles, Que.
Bon Dieu dans la Rue
Montréal, Que.
CAP St-Barnabé
Montréal, Que.
Cuisines Collectives Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Montréal, Que.
Les Œuvres de la Maison du Père
Montréal, Que.
Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale
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