MOVATI Athletic is proud to announce the overwhelming success of its MOVATI Cares initiatives, including Shake Days and the Spring Food Drive, demonstrating the collective impact of its members, team members, and partners in supporting communities facing food insecurity.
Shake Days, held April 13–15, 2026, saw the MOVATI community come together to purchase 7,925 shakes. This initiative exceeded fundraising expectations and surpassed previous years, generating $73,725. With the generous contribution of $6,460 from Gruppo Nutrition, a total of $80,185 will be donated to Feed Ontario and Edmonton’s Food Bank.
Complementing this effort, the MOVATI Cares Spring Food Drive collected an impressive 3,499 pounds of food across its clubs. Each MOVATI location partnered directly with a local food bank, ensuring that donations stayed within the communities they serve and provided meaningful, localized support to neighbours experiencing hunger.
Participating club partnerships included:
Albany, Manning, and Windermere supporting Edmonton’s Food Bank
Barrhaven, Nepean, Orléans, and Trainyards supporting the Ottawa Food Bank
Burlington supporting the Burlington Food Bank
Guelph supporting the Guelph Food Bank
Waterloo supporting the Waterloo Region Food Bank
Richmond Hill supporting the Food Bank of York Region
Thunder Bay supporting the Regional Food Distribution Association
Mississauga supporting Eden Food for Change
Windsor supporting UHC – Hub of Opportunities
Amherstburg supporting the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission
Brantford supporting the Brantford Food Bank
Kanata supporting the Kanata Food Cupboard
Kingsville supporting the Kingsville Community Food Bank
Together, the funds raised through MOVATI Cares Shake Days and the food collected through the MOVATI Cares Spring Food Drive will provide over 164,000 meals to individuals and families in need across Ontario and Edmonton.
“The success of our annual Shake Day and Food Drive programs is a testament to the power of our MOVATI community,” said Chuck Kelly, President and CEO of MOVATI Athletic. “Thank you to our members, team members, and partners for once again surpassing our goals and helping us create meaningful change for those who need it most.”
Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission
Website: https://aburgmission.ca/ | Social: @aburgmission
The mission is simple but vital—to feed the hungry, care for those in need, and uplift our community through compassion and service.
Key Statistics and Growth Trends
• Food baskets distributed:
- 2022: 231 children, 560 adults — 11,370 lbs of food
- 2023: 284 children, 565 adults — 12,720 lbs (+11.9% from 2022)
- 2024: 312 children, 678 adults — 14,610 lbs (+14.9% from 2023; +28.5% since 2022)
• Hot meals served:
- 2023: 15,676 meals
- 2024: 16,861 meals (+7.6%)
- 2025 (projected): ~17,000 meals, reflecting steady growth
These numbers reflect the growing demand for food assistance in the community and the increasing challenges local families face due to food insecurity and the rising cost of living.
Kingsville Community Food Bank
Location: 21 Mill St. W., Kingsville, ON N9Y 1W1
Hours: Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:45 PM, Wednesday 4:00–7:00 PM, Thursday 9:00 AM–12:45 PM
Mission: The Kingsville Community Food Bank is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to improving quality of life through food security programs.
Key Statistics:
• In 2025, 6,224 clients were served
• 108 new households accessed services
• In 2026 (as of March 25), 1,550 individuals served, including 18 new clients
• Through Second Harvest, 3,752 lbs of food were rescued in the past 90 days and redirected to families in need
Windsor UHC – Hub of Opportunities
Website: https://www.uhc.ca/ | Social: @uhcwindsor
Founded in 1977, UHC is a not-for-profit organization supporting vulnerable individuals in Windsor-Essex through 26 programs focused on basic needs, employment, education, and settlement services.
Key Statistics:
• Over 254,000 food bank visits in 2025 (+9% year-over-year)
• ~30% of visits were children
• UHC Food Bank currently serves ~300 people per day / 1,500 per week
The Food Bank of York Region
Website: https://fbyr.ca/ | Social: @foodbankyr
Mission: To alleviate hunger and food insecurity in York Region by distributing healthy surplus food to network food banks and social service organizations, who then provide food to some of the most vulnerable people in our local communities.
Our Solution: The FBYR works to ensure access to healthy food options through their programs and across their community partner network. They maintain the cold-chain from pick-up to delivery to maintain a high standard of food safety. Their refrigeration and freezer capacity allow them to accept, collect and deliver large-scale donations of fresh and frozen foods.
Key Statistics:
- The Food Bank of York Region serves 70+ agencies in York Region, including network food banks and social service agencies with surplus food deliveries. As the ONLY food hub in York Region, we ensure that nutritious food is delivered regularly to improve food security and provide hunger relief in the local communities of Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Newmarket, King, and Whitchurch-Stouffville.
- Last year The Food Bank of York Region distributed 7 million dollars worth of food to some of the most vulnerable people in our local communities.
- In 2025, The Food Bank of York Region served 11,709 households and 34,829 individuals in need of food relief or support. Of those served, 10,200+ of food bank visitors were children, making up 29% of the individuals served.
Eden Food for Change
Website: https://edenffc.org/ | Social: @edenfoodforchange
Mission: To provide dignified access to food while empowering communities through education and advocacy.
Key Statistics:
• 1,200 households served monthly (~48,000 individuals annually)
• 40% of recipients are children and youth
• 35,000 meals produced through the Learning Kitchen in 2025
Burlington Food Bank
Website: https://burlingtonfoodbank.ca/ | Social: @burlfoodbank
Mission: To build food security by providing access to fresh, nutritious food with dignity.
Key Statistics:
• 40,159 residents supported in 2025
• 38% of users are employed
• 34% are children
Brantford Food Bank
Website: https://crs-help.ca/foodbank/ | Social: @brantfordfoodbank
Mission: Providing resources and pathways to food security and employment.
Vision: Everyone Fed. Everyone Working. Everyone Counts.
Key Statistics:
• 10,000+ people supported annually
• ~3,200 monthly users
• 1 in 4 households food insecure
• 1 in 3 children affected
Waterloo Region Food Bank
Website: https://www.thefoodbank.ca/ | Social: @foodbankwatreg
Mission: To distribute food through community collaboration.
Key Statistics:
• 1 in 9 households food insecure
• ~73,000 individuals accessing food programs
• Most-needed item: canned vegetables
Guelph Food Bank
Website: https://www.guelphfoodbank.ca/ | Social: @guelphfoodbank
Provides emergency food support to individuals experiencing financial hardship, working to ensure no one goes hungry.
Regional Food Distribution Association (Thunder Bay)
Website: https://www.foodbanksnorthwest.ca/ | Social: @rfdathunderbay
Provides food to food banks across Northwestern Ontario, ensuring access to nutritious food in remote and underserved communities.
Ottawa Food Bank
Website: https://www.ottawafoodbank.ca/ | Social: @ottawafoodbank
Mission: To provide healthy, sustainable food and work toward ending food insecurity by 2050.
Key Statistics:
• 1 in 4 households affected
• 588,886 visits last year
• 37% of visitors are children and youth
Kanata Food Cupboard
Website: https://www.kanatafoodcupboard.ca/ | Social: @kanatafoodcupboard
Mission: To provide healthy food and support through community engagement.
Key Statistics:
• 560 families supported in January (2,306 individuals, including 980 children)
• Average in 2025: 462 families/month
Edmonton’s Food Bank
Website: https://www.edmontonsfoodbank.com/ | Social: @yegfoodbank
Mission: To collect and distribute food while working toward ending hunger.
Key Statistics:
• 80,468 individuals supported in 2025
• ~40% are children
• 6.2M kg of food distributed (~$49.7M value)
MOVATI Cares is a program designed by MOVATI Athletic to support charitable organizations that help individuals lead healthier, happier lives. Shake Days is a national initiative where all proceeds from MOVATI Café shake sales are donated to partner food banks working to fight hunger and strengthen communities.
Feed Ontario leverages bulk purchasing to distribute food across Ontario, with every $1 raised helping provide two meals. Meanwhile, Edmonton’s Food Bank supports over 34,000 people monthly and provides more than 400,000 meals and snacks through community partners.
Founded in 1997, MOVATI Athletic continues to redefine the fitness experience through premium amenities, boutique programming, and a commitment to healthier communities.
For more information, visit www.movati.ca
To learn more about Feed Ontario, visit www.feedontario.ca
To learn more about Edmonton’s Food Bank, visit www.edmontonsfoodbank.com
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