what year was it when the food bank was introduced to canada
The first food bank in Canada opened its doors in 1981 in the city of Edmonton, Alberta. In 1987, the Canadian food bank community created the Canadian Association of Food Banks to represent food banks nationally.There are now over 700 food banks and 3,000 food programs available in Canada. In 2008, HungerCount reported that on average, 704,414 individuals used a food bank per month.n 1987, the Canadian food bank community created the Canadian Association of Food Banks to represent food banks nationally. There are now over 700 food banks and 3,000 food programs available in Canada.