How you can stop the side effects of covid-19
The "new normal" could have devastating effects on our community
We keep hearing people use the term "the new normal" Yes it is new, but it is not normal. Over the next few months Covid could devastate approximately 3,700 people in Moose Jaw, 1,250 of them will be children. Normally at this time of the year our Food bank is gearing up for some of our bigger Food Drives, but... CO-VID hit and the major Food Drives aren't happening. Without these drives we are going to be short about 80,000 lbs of food. That is approximately 1/3 of the food we distribute in our hampers each year. This means almost 3,700 people could go hungry, 1,250 of those are children. Now more than ever, we need Your help. There are four ways you can put a stop to these side effects of covid...
- Spread the word, tell your friends, family and co-workers that The Food Bank needs food donations. Ask them to help spread the word. Use your social media platforms to let Moose Jaw know that the Food Bank needs their help.
- Create your own Food Drive within in your network of friends and family. Collect food donations at work, church, a group you are apart of, or at your next small gathering.
- Shop. Pick up a few extra groceries the next time you visit the grocery store. Click on the "grocery list" tab to print a list of some of the items that we distribute in our hampers. This can be a fun way to teach your own kids about the importance of giving and helping those in need. The groceries can be dropped in the bins located at Safeway, Co-op and The Super Store, or you can deliver them to The Food Bank between 9 am and 2 pm Monday - Friday. If you have large quantities of food to donate or are unable to drop off your donation , contact us and arrange a pick-up time.
- Simply click on the "donate" tab and make a donation. The cost to fill a hamper for a single individual is $60 or $150 for a family hamper.
ZERO HUNGER
ZERO HUNGER
ZERO HUNGER
Our mission is to end hunger in our community by achieving food security, preventing food waste and improving nutrition for those in need. Every day, The Moose Jaw & District Food Bank and its partners work to bring our community closer to a "Zero Hunger" Moose Jaw.
ZERO WASTE
ZERO HUNGER
ZERO HUNGER
As a local non-profit organization, we are dedicated to providing a food redistribution service to those facing food insecurity. We help reduce "Food Waste", by collecting, sorting and distributing a surplus of donated and recovered food within the community to those most in need.
110% CARING
ZERO HUNGER
110% CARING
The giving of time, money, and effort by compassionate and conscientious individuals and businesses in our community are the driving forces behind our mission. It is only because of our dedicated staff, and volunteers along with our community partners and donors that make our mission of "Zero Hunger" a possibility.