Tag: Food Bank

Food banks in Saskatchewan feeling impact of sluggish economy

Source: Micki Cowan, CBC News, April 6, 2016  Three quarters of locations in province seeing usage increase More people in Saskatchewan are turning to the food bank amidst a sluggish economy. Steve Compton, executive director of Food Banks of Saskatchewan, says three quarters of food banks in the province saw an increase in demand in their last count. “It’s… Continue reading Food banks in Saskatchewan feeling impact of sluggish economy

You Can Make a Difference to End Hunger in Kindersley!

Food bank usage has doubled in Kindersley and your fellow community members need you more than ever. There are many way in which you can help including volunteering, cash donations and non perishable food donations. The Kindersley Food Bank is located at 110B Railway Ave. East in Kindersley (306 463 7022)

Food bank usage doubles in Kindersley, Sask. alongside economic downturn

800 people used the food bank as local economy struggles Denise Webster and her small team of volunteers at the Kindersley, Sask. Food Bank are overwhelmed at how many people are relying on their services this year. Webster says usage of the food bank has doubled in the past year. “We’re interpreting that as a… Continue reading Food bank usage doubles in Kindersley, Sask. alongside economic downturn