How to Make Your Food Bank Fundraising More Successful

Helping You Raise More to Feed More

Food banks across Canada work every day to make sure no family goes hungry. But keeping the shelves stocked takes more than goodwill—it takes funding. We help food banks connect with donors, increase their impact, and build funding models that last—so you can stay focused on feeding your community.

Why Food Banks Work With Us

We Understand Both the Challenges You Face and the Opportunities to Grow

Food banks have unique fundraising needs. We know. We’ve helped our food bank partners address many of these needs. We’ll help you:

  • Reach more people who care about ending hunger in their communities
  • Turn first-time donors into ongoing champions for food security
  • Build consistent, year-round funding to support your vital programs
  • Stay resilient through seasonal slowdowns and spikes in demand
  • Show donors exactly how their support helps feed families and fight food insecurity
  • Spend less time chasing funding—and more time making a difference

A Proven, Practical
Approach

Our fundraising strategy mixes best practices with innovation and testing so that you get the best of both worlds:

  • Targeted, data-informed strategies across multiple channels to grow support
  • Build and sustain monthly giving programs that help keep shelves stocked year-round
  • Launch rapid-response fundraising efforts when hunger needs spike
  • Nurture donor relationships rooted in shared values and community care
  • Show how every dollar helps fight hunger through clear, compelling impact reporting
Let’s talk about how we can grow your food bank’s fundraising.
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Experts in Canadian Food Security Fundraising

We’ve been doing this a while. We’ve seen the Canadian fundraising landscape change and we’ve moved along with it. We specialize in:

  • Regional giving patterns
  • CRA charitable regulations
  • Provincial tax receipting
  • Food bank partnerships across Canada

Don’t Take Our Word for it—
What Our Partners Are Saying


The team at Give Direct Response completely transformed how we fundraise. They understand food banks inside and out and helped us bring in more stable funding. They’re not just consultants—they’re partners in our mission.

Meghan Nicholls,
CEO Food Banks Mississauga

Tools & Resources for Food Banks

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Frequently Asked
Questions

We’ve helped organizations across Canada build and optimize their monthly giving programs. We start with an audit and develop a customized plan from our findings, including growing the donor base, cross-sell opportunities, and ongoing stewardship. We even help you build out your back-end and administrative structures.

We focus on what works. Our team brings deep experience in direct response fundraising, and we tailor every plan to fit your unique goals, audience, and budget. We don’t just provide creative—we bring structure, strategy, and a clear-eyed focus on results. And because we’ve worked with nonprofits across Canada and the U.S., we understand the fundraising landscape, donor expectations, and compliance requirements on both sides of the border.

We start by setting clear, realistic goals based on where you are today. That might include increasing response rates, improving second gift conversion, or building long-term donor value. We track campaign performance across key metrics and provide transparent reporting, so you always know what’s working—and what’s not.

Let’s talk. We usually begin with a discovery call to understand your goals and timelines. From there, we’ll map out next steps, whether it’s a single campaign or a longer-term strategy. Depending on capacity and scope, we can often start within a few weeks.

Let’s Raise More,
Together

A quick chat could make a big difference for your fundraising. Let’s talk about how you can increase donor retention, grow monthly giving, and run more effective campaigns.

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