News Conference Advisory - HungerCount 2010 study will show number of people
helped by food banks continues to grow in Canada

OTTAWA, Nov. 9 /CNW/ - Food Banks Canada will release the findings of its HungerCount 2010 study next week.

HungerCount, initiated in 1989, is the only annual national report on hunger and food bank use in Canada.

This year's study provides data not available from any other source, and reveals new information about people needing help from food banks, and about food bank operations. Food Banks Canada spokespeople will situate levels of food bank use in the context of the wider economic climate.

News media are invited to attend a news conference about the results of the study:

    
    Date:   Tuesday, November 16, 2010

    Time:   9:30 a.m.

    Where:  Charles Lynch Room (130S), Centre Block, Parliament Buildings,
            Ottawa

    Who:    Katharine Schmidt, Executive Director, Food Banks Canada;
            Jean Pigeon, Food Banks Canada and Executive Director, Moisson
            Outaouais
    

Food Banks Canada is the national charitable organization representing the food bank community across Canada. Our Members, Affiliate Member food banks, and their respective agencies serve approximately 85% of people accessing emergency food programs nationwide. We conduct research, engage in public education and advocate for public policy change to address the causes of hunger and low income in Canada. More information can be found online at www.foodbankscanada.ca.

For further information: Media contacts: Marzena Gersho, Food Banks Canada at [phone], ext. 28, mobile [phone], [email protected] or Jean-Paul Brasseur at [phone], mobile [phone], [email protected]