Meet our 2023 CBC charity of the year

Congratulations to Food Banks of Quebec, CBC Quebec's selected charitythis year.

Throughout December, we will collaborate with theorganization to showcase the work they doand share stories of people in our communities who are making a difference.

About Food Banks of Quebec

As inflation increases and the disposable income of households diminishes, Food Banks of Quebec has seen unprecedented increases in demand for food help. The organization helps over 670,000 people across the provincewith food assistanceevery month.

• This holiday season, Quebec food banks are seeing a growing demand for aid
• Donate to Food Banks of Quebec

Food Banks of Quebec has 32 independent regional members and serve more than 1,200 local community organizations. Their mission is to support them by pooling and increasing resources and expertise, ensuring access to nutritious foodstuff for vulnerable populations throughout Quebec.

Martin Munger, executive director of FoodBanks of Quebec, is looking forward to highlightingthe daily work the organization'smembers and team do to fight food insecurity.

"It is such an honour to be selected as CBC's Charity of the Year. For the last 35 years, our network has provided food assistance to those in need throughout the province. Today more than ever, we welcome the support of our communities so we can answer the record-breaking number of requests made by our vulnerable neighbours," he says.

During the month of December, CBC will be working with Food Banks of Quebec to showcase stories of people in our community who are making a difference for our "Make the Season Kind" campaign. For more stories and to learn more about this campaign, visit cbc.ca/bekindqc. You can make a donation to Food Banks of Quebec here.