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Mental Health: A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being Mental health issues are an ongoing...
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FNB BLOG
- Jan 3, 2023
- 1 min
New Years Resolutions
As the new year rolls around we often like to set goals for the year to come. A quite popular new year's resolution is to do good and be...
FNB BLOG
- Dec 20, 2022
- 1 min
Winter Essentials For Everyone
The cold weather brings lots of fun and joy. The cold makes snow; meaning snowball fights, sledding, skating, skiing and more; but none...
FNB BLOG
- Sep 14, 2022
- 2 min
Back To School Waste
Pencils, erasers, highlighters, markers, rulers, protractors, calculators, notebooks, binders and so much more! Many supplies are needed...
FNB BLOG
- Jul 21, 2022
- 2 min
Nutritious and Nourishing
During Food Not Bought’s ‘Healthy People Healthy Planet’ food drive, we strive to provide nourishing and nutritious foods for our...
FNB BLOG
- Jun 26, 2022
- 2 min
Helping Out With The Heat
During the summer months here in Canada it can get crazy hot. With temperatures ranging between 20°C to 35°C plus humidity and UV index,...
FNB BLOG
- Apr 21, 2022
- 2 min
Keeping Kosher Drive Goals
A practice kept by many Jewish people is keeping a kosher lifestyle. Kosher food refers to food that is considered clean or fit to eat by...
FNB BLOG
- Feb 25, 2022
- 1 min
Women in the Workplace: Stigmas and Inequality
Economic wages are a huge struggle for women across the world. Even when men and women do the same job, they often have different wages...
FNB BLOG
- Jan 22, 2022
- 2 min
Food Insecurity and Mental Health
Food Insecurity: The inability to access a sufficient quantity or variety of food because of financial constraints. Not knowing if you...
FNB BLOG
- Dec 4, 2021
- 1 min
Giving Back This Holiday Season
It is always important to give back and support the community around us, but during the holiday season, it is especially important to...
FNB BLOG
- Oct 15, 2021
- 1 min
What a Menstrual Cup Can Do
Period poverty is a serious concern for women all over the world. Not having access to the right products or not having enough money to...
FNB BLOG
- Sep 20, 2021
- 1 min
Food prices in Northern Ontario First Nations Reserves
Food prices in Northern Ontario First Nations Reserves are outrageously high. For a $50 grocery shop at a local Toronto Walmart, it is...
FNB BLOG
- Apr 19, 2021
- 1 min
The Need For Healthier Food in Food Banks
For many of us when we consider donating food, the first items that come to mind are usually, pasta, canned food, and very high in...
FNB BLOG
- Mar 30, 2021
- 2 min
Period Poverty: A Health Crisis Often Overlooked
Period poverty is defined as the “lack of access to sanitary products, menstrual hygiene education, toilets, hand washing facilities,...
FNB BLOG
- Mar 1, 2021
- 2 min
Earth Harmony Living
From reusable grocery bags to stainless steel straws, sustainability has been in style. Within the last decade, consumers have...
FNB BLOG
- Feb 8, 2021
- 2 min
Ways to Give During the Pandemic
Ways to Give During the Pandemic As we see this global pandemic continuing for over a year, and with all the restrictions depending on...
FNB BLOG
- Jan 11, 2021
- 1 min
Youth In Need: What Can We Do?
Toronto is considered one of the most affluent and diverse cities in Canada. With a population of almost 3 million people, Toronto...
FNB BLOG
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Items to Keep in Mind When Donating
When people think of making a donation, the first items that come to mind are usually non-perishable food items and clothing. Although...
FNB BLOG
- Nov 17, 2020
- 1 min
Donating Clothes: Easy & Promising
Donating gently used clothing is a common practice within North America. There are over 100 donation bins in the City of Toronto alone...
FNB BLOG
- Oct 28, 2020
- 1 min
Food Banks: An Increasing Reliance
Research has shown that food insecurity impacts physical and mental health related issues (Hawkins & Roshanafshar, 2015). However,...
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