Ramadan is a time of year when people voluntarily go without food and drink to build empathy with those in need, and hopefully ease some of their burdens. That means no coffee, no lunch and no snacks for a month.  

Give 30 is simple: everyone, regardless of faith,  gives at least $30 to Daily Bread Food Bank during Ramadan.  That's only $1 a day (skip that coffee or snack), but it can make a difference for those who don't have enough to eat.

Ramadan takes place from July 20 until August 18, 2012 (but you don't have to wait until then to donate).

Despite prosperity in our society, hunger is a reality for many of our neighbours. There are more than 1 million food bank visits each year in the Greater Toronto Area, and more than one third of food bank clients are children.

A major challenge to food security is insufficient income, which leads to people eating poorly, or in some cases, not eating at all.  For many food bank clients housing (rent, utilities etc.) uses up more than 70% of their income, which leaves little money to buy food.

Learn about Hunger in Our Community.