Ontario Association of Food Banks
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The Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB) is a food bank network in the Canadian province of Ontario. Founded in 1992, OAFB represents 123 food banks across the province,[1] "from Ottawa to Windsor, and Niagara Falls to Thunder Bay." [2] Its mission is to "end hunger across the province".[2] In 2007, the OAFB reported that 320,000 Ontarians turned to food banks every month.[3] OAFB is a non-profit, charity, which received no government funding.[4]
Most recently, the OAFB has been noted for innovative programming by the Globe and Mail [5] and the Toronto Star. [6]
[edit] References
- ^ "Quick Facts", OAFB.
- ^ a b Newswire.ca (September 6, 2007). "Food banks hope Liberal election plan for poverty reduction ignites broader discussion". Press release.
- ^ Canadian Press (November 7, 2007). New Canadians make up one third of food bank users. CTV.ca. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- ^ "About OAFB", OAFB.
- ^ Maxwell, Judith. "Feeding the hungry takes an innovative spirit", The Globe and Mail, December 17, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- ^ "Greenbox Christmas", The Toronto Star, December 8, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
- About OAFB. Ontario Association of Food Banks. Retrieved on 2007-12-30.
