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Jan 30, 20232 min read
Mental Health Matters
Mental Health: A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being Mental health issues are an ongoing...
FNB BLOG
Jan 3, 20231 min read
New Years Resolutions
As the new year rolls around we often like to set goals for the year to come. A quite popular new year's resolution is to do good and be...
FNB BLOG
Dec 20, 20221 min read
Winter Essentials For Everyone
The cold weather brings lots of fun and joy. The cold makes snow; meaning snowball fights, sledding, skating, skiing and more; but none...
FNB BLOG
Sep 14, 20222 min read
Back To School Waste
Pencils, erasers, highlighters, markers, rulers, protractors, calculators, notebooks, binders and so much more! Many supplies are needed...
FNB BLOG
Jul 21, 20222 min read
Nutritious and Nourishing
During Food Not Bought’s ‘Healthy People Healthy Planet’ food drive, we strive to provide nourishing and nutritious foods for our...
FNB BLOG
Jun 26, 20222 min read
Helping Out With The Heat
During the summer months here in Canada it can get crazy hot. With temperatures ranging between 20°C to 35°C plus humidity and UV index,...
FNB BLOG
Apr 21, 20222 min read
Keeping Kosher Drive Goals
A practice kept by many Jewish people is keeping a kosher lifestyle. Kosher food refers to food that is considered clean or fit to eat by...
FNB BLOG
Feb 25, 20221 min read
Women in the Workplace: Stigmas and Inequality
Economic wages are a huge struggle for women across the world. Even when men and women do the same job, they often have different wages...
FNB BLOG
Jan 22, 20222 min read
Food Insecurity and Mental Health
Food Insecurity: The inability to access a sufficient quantity or variety of food because of financial constraints. Not knowing if you...
FNB BLOG
Dec 4, 20211 min read
Giving Back This Holiday Season
It is always important to give back and support the community around us, but during the holiday season, it is especially important to...
FNB BLOG
Oct 15, 20211 min read
What a Menstrual Cup Can Do
Period poverty is a serious concern for women all over the world. Not having access to the right products or not having enough money to...
FNB BLOG
Sep 20, 20211 min read
Food prices in Northern Ontario First Nations Reserves
Food prices in Northern Ontario First Nations Reserves are outrageously high. For a $50 grocery shop at a local Toronto Walmart, it is...
FNB BLOG
Apr 19, 20211 min read
The Need For Healthier Food in Food Banks
For many of us when we consider donating food, the first items that come to mind are usually, pasta, canned food, and very high in...
FNB BLOG
Mar 30, 20212 min read
Period Poverty: A Health Crisis Often Overlooked
Period poverty is defined as the “lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, toilets, hand washing facilities,...
FNB BLOG
Feb 28, 20212 min read
Earth Harmony Living
From reusable grocery bags to stainless steel straws, sustainability has been in style. Within the last decade, consumers have...
FNB BLOG
Feb 8, 20212 min read
Ways to Give During the Pandemic
Ways to Give During the Pandemic As we see this global pandemic continuing for over a year, and with all the restrictions depending on...
FNB BLOG
Jan 11, 20211 min read
Youth In Need: What Can We Do?
Toronto is considered one of the most affluent and diverse cities in Canada. With a population of almost 3 million people, Toronto...
FNB BLOG
Dec 9, 20201 min read
Items to Keep in Mind When Donating
When people think of making a donation, the first items that come to mind are usually non-perishable food items and clothing. Although...
FNB BLOG
Nov 17, 20201 min read
Donating Clothes: Easy & Promising
Donating gently used clothing is a common practice within North America. There are over 100 donation bins in the City of Toronto alone...
FNB BLOG
Oct 27, 20201 min read
Food Banks: An Increasing Reliance
Research has shown that food insecurity impacts physical and mental health related issues (Hawkins & Roshanafshar, 2015). However,...
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