Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Vanessa Pike, MPH, RD, is a seasoned professional in nutrition and public health with a robust background in food assistance and technical advisory roles. Currently serving as a Food Assistance and Nutrition Technical Advisor at the Canadian Foodgrains Bank since January 2023, Vanessa previously held positions at Nutrition International focusing on maternal and neonatal health and nutrition. With experience as a Technical Officer in Nutrition Emergency Response and Evaluation and Strategic Research Consultant for The Hospital for Sick Children, Vanessa has developed significant expertise in nutrition policies and interventions in low- and middle-income countries. Vanessa's diverse experience also includes teaching, clinical nutrition, and regional nutrition consulting, complemented by a strong academic foundation with a Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Memorial University.
Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Our goal is a world without hunger. We are a partnership of 15 church and church-based agencies working together to end global hunger. Together, these churches and church-based agencies represent 30+ Canadian denominations. We work toward our goal by: providing food in times of crisis for people facing hunger overseas; helping people grow more food to better feed themselves and their families; and providing nutritional support to malnourished people with a focus on pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and young children. We also advocate for public policies that enable families and communities to better feed themselves, and look for ways to engage and educate Canadians about global hunger.