Daily Bread Food Bank

NEW STUDY FINDS NINE IN TEN CANADIANS SUPPORT A FULLY FUNDED CANADA DISABILITY BENEFIT.

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Although results found overwhelming support for the benefit, Canadians are critical of the pace of implementation and do not trust that government will follow through.

Key Points: 
  • Although results found overwhelming support for the benefit, Canadians are critical of the pace of implementation and do not trust that government will follow through.
  • The Canada Disability Benefit has the potential to be one of Canada's most important programs and could lift nearly one million Canadians out of poverty if fully funded."
  • For Canadians concerned about government debt, a fully funded benefit will reduce these downstream costs, all while helping Canadians with disabilities live a life of dignity.
  • Over 200,000 letters have been sent to MPs across the country expressing support for a fully funded Canada Disability Benefit.

THE SLAIGHT FAMILY TACKLES FOOD INSECURITY WITH $10 MILLION DONATION SUPPORTING CRITICAL FOOD PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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According to a study by PROOF , 6.9 million Canadians are living in food insecure households – this includes 1.8 million children.

Key Points: 
  • According to a study by PROOF , 6.9 million Canadians are living in food insecure households – this includes 1.8 million children.
  • "It is astonishing that the need for food continues to grow at such a rapid pace across the country," said Gary Slaight.
  • Neil Hetherington, CEO, Daily Bread Food Bank
    "As food insecurity skyrockets across the country, remote and Northern communities are at a crisis point.
  • Kirstin Beardsley, CEO, Food Banks Canada
    "The Slaight family is an essential catalyst in keeping pace with the soaring demand for food charity in Toronto and across Canada.

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada donates 9,000 cans of food to Daily Bread Food bank

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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After declaring the record, the mosaic was dismantled and the food was donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto.

Key Points: 
  • After declaring the record, the mosaic was dismantled and the food was donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto.
  • Their creativity and engagement with Daily Bread Food Bank and our mission to end hunger is truly impactful, and deeply appreciated."
  • Rachel Cruwys, Manager of Community Relations, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, said: "We are elated to have set this Guinness World Records title – it was a true collaboration with our team here at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, Ocean Brands and the Toronto Daily Bread food bank!"
  • For more information about Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, please visit www.ripleysaquariumofcanada.com
    For more information about the Daily Food Bank, please visit www.dailybread.ca

Takeda Receives Corporate Leader Award from the Daily Bread Food Bank

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Takeda Canada Inc. ("Takeda"), a leading biopharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce it has received the Corporate Leader Award by the Daily Bread Food Bank for outstanding commitment to fighting hunger in the community.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Takeda Canada Inc. ("Takeda"), a leading biopharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce it has received the Corporate Leader Award by the Daily Bread Food Bank for outstanding commitment to fighting hunger in the community.
  • "We are honoured to receive the Corporate Leader Award from the Daily Bread Food Bank and proud to support their important work to address food insecurity in Toronto," said Rute Fernandes, President and General Manager of Takeda Canada Inc. "At Takeda, we are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work.
  • "We are thrilled to recognize Takeda with the Corporate Leader Award," said Neil Hetherington, CEO of Daily Bread Food Bank.
  • The Daily Bread Food Bank Corporate Leader recognizes a company or its corporate foundation who has demonstrated leadership in improving communities through its corporate social responsibility efforts.

Announcing the 2022 Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ and Canada's Most Admired CEO™ Winners

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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At Waterstone Human Capital, we inspire organizations to build high performance cultures.

Key Points: 
  • At Waterstone Human Capital, we inspire organizations to build high performance cultures.
  • We're a human capital management consulting firm specializing in retained executive search, cultural measurement and assessment, and leadership training and development.
  • Waterstone is also the founder of the Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Canada's Most Admired CEO programs.
  • These national programs annually recognize best-in-class Canadian organizations and CEOs, for fostering cultures that enhance performance and help sustain a competitive advantage.

PureFacts launches program for sustainable and meaningful community growth

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PureFacts Financial Solutions has launched a comprehensive corporate citizenship program called PurePossibilities.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PureFacts Financial Solutions has launched a comprehensive corporate citizenship program called PurePossibilities.
  • The program was designed to help people in three main areas by providing essential needs, support in education, and meaningful employment.
  • What differentiates this program is that our employees provide mentorship to help scholarship recipients land a job at PureFacts or in our network.
  • And while the program is growing faster than the team had anticipated, PureFacts is excited about the possibilities of making a difference in the community and towards its vision of Worldwide Wealth.

LOVE CHILD ORGANICS launches initiative to support Canadian families facing food security issues particularly during latest COVID shutdowns

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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LOVE CHILD ORGANICS is donating 30,000 pouches of its 100% organic fruit and vegetable puree products for infants and toddlers to DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK for distribution to food programs.

Key Points: 
  • LOVE CHILD ORGANICS is donating 30,000 pouches of its 100% organic fruit and vegetable puree products for infants and toddlers to DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK for distribution to food programs.
  • In addition, LOVE CHILD ORGANICS will donate $5.00 of every online purchase from its online store ( www.lovechildorganics.com ) during the month of January to DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK to help families who require additional food security support during this challenging time.
  • LOVE CHILD ORGANICS is supporting DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK to help ease the strain felt on families during these latest COVID shutdowns.
  • LOVE CHILD ORGANICS is a Canadian-based producer of 100% organic, natural, and nutritionally rich food products for infants, toddlers and children.

Daymak to Auction First Spiritus Production Car Paired With Exclusive “Beyond the Black Diamond” NFT Artwork Chronicling the Creation of World’s First Crypto-Mining Electric Vehicle

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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This NFT is one pillar of the innovative strategy Daymak is utilizing to make its mark and achieve something few have.

Key Points: 
  • This NFT is one pillar of the innovative strategy Daymak is utilizing to make its mark and achieve something few have.
  • It has not been a smooth journey getting here, said Aldo Baiocchi, President of Daymak.
  • The completion of the Spiritus prototype is a massive milestone for us, and this NFT marks that achievement.
  • This ownership is a separate NFT, which will be transferred to the wallet of the winning bidder on Beyond the Black Diamond .

Reducing food waste is the #1 way to combat climate change

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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Yet, according to a Too Good To Go study, globally, only 37% of respondents know that cutting food waste is one of the most efficient ways of fighting climate change.

Key Points: 
  • Yet, according to a Too Good To Go study, globally, only 37% of respondents know that cutting food waste is one of the most efficient ways of fighting climate change.
  • The goal is to raise awareness about how reducing food waste can positively contribute to the fight against climate change.
  • Too Good To Go, a certified B Corp, is a social impact company leading the food waste revolution to create a greener planet.
  • Beyond the app, Too Good To Go has launched initiatives to change date labeling on food, produced free educational resources for schools, and inspired households to change food waste behaviours.

FP Canada™ Honours Cary List with Donald J. Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award in Financial Planning

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2021 /CNW/ - FP Canada is pleased to announce that Cary List, CFP, FP Canada Fellow, has been awarded the prestigious Donald J. Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award in Financial Planning.

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 15, 2021 /CNW/ - FP Canada is pleased to announce that Cary List, CFP, FP Canada Fellow, has been awarded the prestigious Donald J. Johnston Lifetime Achievement Award in Financial Planning.
  • The award,named after the late Donald J. Johnston, FP Canada's first President & CEO, recognizes a lifetime of contribution to, and a lasting positive impacton financial planning in Canada.
  • Financial planning is a key determinant in the confidence and financial wellbeing of Canadians, and I'm humbled that FP Canada feels I've played a personal role in furthering professional financial planning in Canada," said Mr.
  • A national professional body working in the public interest, FP Canada is dedicated to championing better financial wellness for all Canadians by leading the advancement of professional financial planning in Canada.