We are thrilled and deeply humbled to share that the Sudbury Food Bank has been named the 2026 Hall of Fame recipient at the Sudbury.com Community Builders Awards! Presented by United Steelworkers 6500 and sponsored by the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, this award recognizes more than four decades of bringing people and organizations together to ensure individuals and families across Greater Sudbury have access to food and essential items.
A Win for Our Entire Community While our name is on the trophy, this recognition truly belongs to our dedicated volunteers, generous donors, local businesses, schools, and partner agencies. “This is very humbling and appreciated,” said Executive Director Natalie Labbée. “We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers, so this award recognizes the time that they’ve dedicated over the years to helping others.”
Four Decades of Impact Rather than working alone, the Sudbury Food Bank serves as a central hub, collecting food and financial donations and distributing them to dozens of local food banks, meal programs and community organizations throughout the region. Some of our proudest ongoing milestones include:
The Edgar Burton Food Drive: Now nearing its fourth decade, this city wide campaign continues Edgar’s legacy of collecting “One More Can” bringing in tens of tonnes of food each year to supply roughly 20 to 25 per cent of our annual food requirements.
Spring and Fall Give Programs: In 2026 alone, our Spring Give program distributed over $400,000 to 32 local food banks and partner agencies so they can purchase supplies tailored to the specific needs of the people they serve.
Supporting Local Students: For more than 20 years, we have partnered with Collège Boréal to help provide food, personal hygiene products, and daily necessities to students balancing their education with rising living costs.
Looking Ahead As the cost of groceries and housing continues to put pressure on household budgets across our city, community collaboration is more vital than ever. Thank you to Sudbury.com, the award sponsors and every single member of our community who has donated a can, volunteered an hour or championed our mission over the last 40 years.
Posted: November 13, 2026 by
We are thrilled and deeply humbled to share that the Sudbury Food Bank has been named the 2026 Hall of Fame recipient at the Sudbury.com Community Builders Awards! Presented by United Steelworkers 6500 and sponsored by the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, this award recognizes more than four decades of bringing people and organizations together to ensure individuals and families across Greater Sudbury have access to food and essential items.
A Win for Our Entire Community
While our name is on the trophy, this recognition truly belongs to our dedicated volunteers, generous donors, local businesses, schools, and partner agencies. “This is very humbling and appreciated,” said Executive Director Natalie Labbée. “We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers, so this award recognizes the time that they’ve dedicated over the years to helping others.”
Four Decades of Impact
Rather than working alone, the Sudbury Food Bank serves as a central hub, collecting food and financial donations and distributing them to dozens of local food banks, meal programs and community organizations throughout the region. Some of our proudest ongoing milestones include:
Looking Ahead
As the cost of groceries and housing continues to put pressure on household budgets across our city, community collaboration is more vital than ever. Thank you to Sudbury.com, the award sponsors and every single member of our community who has donated a can, volunteered an hour or championed our mission over the last 40 years.
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