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.

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Join us on Thursday, November 5, 2026, for an unforgettable evening in support of the Sudbury Food Bank!

1105 Webbwood Drive
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Tickets: $75

Enjoy an evening filled with delicious desserts, hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, a Great Cake Bake Off, Cookie Challenge, Silent Auction, “Easy as Pie” Competition and so much more!

And this year, we’re getting ready to launch something extra special at The Art of Dessert…

Krystal’s Christmas Room

A brand-new Christmas experience featuring Christmas-themed auction items just in time for the holiday season!

We’re incredibly grateful to all of our sponsors, dessert providers, volunteers and supporters who help make this special evening possible.

Get your tickets and join us for The Art of Dessert!

Call the Sudbury Food Bank at 705-671-9663 for tickets.

Can’t make it? You can make a donation here.