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Food Banks Canada (formerly the Canadian Association of Food Banks) is a charitable organization representing the food bank community across Canada. Founded in 1987, Food Banks Canada’s network is made up of 10 Provincial Associations and over 500 local food banks. The organization’s mission is to “enable an effective food bank community that addresses the short term need for food and longer term solutions to reduce hunger in Canada”.〔“About Us”. Food Banks Canada. http://www.foodbankscanada.ca/main2.cfm?id=1071852F-B6A7-8AA0-6DBD8CE5374486A9. Retrieved 8 September 2009.〕 It operates a number of programs such as the Hunger Awareness Week, HungerCount, a research report on food bank use in Canada, and a Safe Food Handling program for food banks. In 2008, the Canadian Association of Food Banks changed its name to "Food Banks Canada".〔"Our Story". Food Banks Canada. http://www.foodbankscanada.ca/main2.cfm?id=1071853F-B6A7-8AA0-6E407E9D8CF7DF91 Retrieved 8 September 2009〕 ==History== The first food bank in Canada opened its doors in 1981 in the city of Edmonton, Alberta.〔"Edmonton's Food Bank history." http://www.edmontonsfoodbank.com/history Retrieved 8 September 2009〕 In 1987, the Canadian food bank community created the Canadian Association of Food Banks to represent food banks nationally.〔"Our Story”. Food Banks Canada. http://www.foodbankscanada.ca/main2.cfm?id=1071853F-B6A7-8AA0-6E407E9D8CF7DF91 Retrieved 8 September 2009〕 There are now over 700 food banks and 3,000 food programs available in Canada.〔HungerCount 2008. Food Banks Canada. November 2008, p.35.〕 In 2008, HungerCount reported that on average, 704,414 individuals used a food bank per month. Other HungerCount 2008 numbers include: *37% of those assisted are children under the age of 18 *50% of assisted households have at least one child *For 20% of assisted households, primary source of income is current or recent employment *Approximately 13% are receiving provincial disability income support *50% are receiving social assistance *In March 2008, food banks served 3,091,777 meals *In March 2008, volunteers gave 440,000 hours of their time to assist food banks〔HungerCount 2008. Food Banks Canada. http://www.foodbankscanada.ca/main2.cfm?id=107185CB-B6A7-8AA0-6FE6B5477106193A Retrieved 7 September 2009.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Food Banks Canada」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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