Food banks are bringing new meaning to the phrase “run on the bank” as demand for food support rises while—in some areas—donations aren’t rising. We talk about food banks and their campaigns and what they are seeing on the frontlines.

We’re joined by Joanne Dundas, of Nanaimo’s Loaves and Fishes Food Bank, Jeff Hampton of the Comox Valley Food Bank, and George Minosky from Campbell River Food Bank, as well as Joanne Schneider of the Association of Administrative Professionals.

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Images: LEFT: Joanne Dundas of Nanaimo’s Loaves and Fishes Food Bank, accepts donated food items from Barb Neuman and Joanne Schneider of the International Association of Administrative Professionals, in December 2007. CENTRE: Kathleen Embree of SPCA, Carol Graham, of On The Rocks climbing gym and George and Ann Minosky of the Campbell River Food Bank show off donated food and cheques after the conclusion of Everest Challenge. (Campbell River Mirror). RIGHT: Jeff Hampton of Comox Valley Food Bank and Norm Leung of Leung’s Grocery with donated food. (Comox Valley Record)