The Harvest Pantry - Client Choice Shopping

270 Fairford Street West, Moose Jaw, SK 

( All entrances are located at the back of the building)

 A "Client Choice Shopping Center" is a model of emergency food distribution that enables clients to select their own food, much like a grocery store, rather than a pre-made hamper that may not meet their unique dietary needs. At our Client Choice Shopping Center ( The Harvest Pantry) we also aim to provide clients with culturally and ethnically appropriate choices. 

 Anyone facing Food Insecurity, those who  lack regular access to enough safe and nutritious food for normal growth and development and an active and healthy life, are able to access The Harvest Pantry. 

Yes, you must book an appointment to shop.  To Book a shopping appointment at the Harvest Pantry, please email harvestpantry@mjfoodbank.org

Your email should include your first and last name, your client number and two dates and times you would prefer to shop. Someone will reply within one business day..

You can also book by calling 306 692-2911, press 1 from the menu options.

Leave a message and someone will return your call within one business day. Your message should include your first and last name, your client number,  two dates and times you would prefer to shop, and be sure to speak clearly and slowly. A caseworker will return your call within 1 business day to set up your appointment. Note: OUR CASE WORKERS DO NOT ANSWER CALLS; TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT YOU MUST LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE OR SEND AN EMAIL. Please leave only one message.

 If you do not have access to a phone or email, you can book in person at the front desk of The Harvest Pantry located at the backside of the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank building located at 270 Fairford Street West.  

 At the time of your booking a case worker will review your current situation to determine  eligibility, you may be asked to provide proof of income and expenses,  along with some other personal information. All information is kept confidential. 

We will do our best to schedule your appointment within 2 business days from the time the booking is made.  

Each time you visit the Harvest Pantry, you will require government-issued identification and a piece of recent mail to confirm your current address. You may also need to provide some information such as your monthly income, employment status, and household expenses so that we can keep your file up-to-date. You will also need a piece of id for each family member of your household.  

Your spouse or common law partner and all dependents legally in your care make up your household. Adult children residing at home or roommates will be required to book their own appointment. Some exceptions apply, please ask the caseworker at the time of your booking. 

 If you can't make your appointment, please call or email The Harvest Pantry and leave a message with an explanation . We will do our best to reschedule you within 2 business days.  

Please bring your own reusable bags or boxes to pack your  groceries. We cannot guarantee that we will have bags or boxes available on-site.

Any household on SAID or SIS  can visit The Harvest Pantry twice per calendar month. All other households can access The Harvest Pantry once per calendar month. If you believe you need additional visits, our case worker is available to sit with you and review your situation.  Proof of income and expenses may be required  in order for you to receive additional visits. 

Yes! They will need to provide your ID and proof of address to get a pre-made hamper

Individuals with severe mobility issues that have no mode of transportation or a support network to help them can apply for our delivery service. We will require proof of your  mobility issue from a Dr. or health care provider.