Canada names two organizations to distribute community food-support funding
Food Banks Canada and Second Harvest are each slated to receive up to C$10 million to distribute to eligible community organizations under a federal food-security stream.
What the record says
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s October 23 announcement identifies the two initial recipients of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund’s Community Support Stream. Eligible food banks and community-based nonprofits can seek support through the recipient serving their area to acquire and distribute food. The announcement says projects and final funding remain subject to contribution-agreement negotiations.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Eligible organizations can use the official Community Support Stream Initial Recipient Finder to identify the appropriate delivery organization and check application requirements.
Limits and what is not established
This is funding delivered through eligible organizations, not a direct household payment. The amounts are maximum announced allocations, and the announcement does not guarantee an award to every applicant.
Sources checked October 23, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada: original information