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Our Mission

OUR MISSION

ENDING HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY

The moose jaw & district food bank exists to

  • Provide food, free of charge and assistance to clients in need.
  • Empower clients toward self-sustainability.
  • Educate the public on hunger-related issues in order to reduce stigma, support sustainable food distribution, and elevate the dignity of clients.

OUR VISION

A healthy, hunger-free community with adequate, nutritious food accessible to all.

OUR MISSION

To end hunger and the root causes of food insecurity in our community.

THE MOOSE JAW & DISTRICT FOOD BANK EXISTS TO:

  • 1Provide food, free of charge and assistance to clients in need.
  • 2Empower clients toward self-sustainability.
  • 3Educate the public on hunger-related issues in order to reduce stigma, support sustainable food distribution, and elevate the dignity of clients.

We are guided by the following Core Values:

Moose Jaw & District Food Bank
Respect

We embrace diversity and are committed to treating all individuals with respect, dignity, compassion, and acceptance, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone we serve.

Moose Jaw & District Food Bank
Gratitude

We deeply value the time, talents, and generosity of our supporters, recognizing that their contributions enable us to help our neighbors and friends in need.

Moose Jaw & District Food Bank
Integrity

We uphold the highest standards of moral character, holding ourselves accountable for the outcomes of our actions and decisions, both as individuals and as a collective organization.

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Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnerships, understanding that our mission and the achievement of lasting social change can only be realized through strong, cooperative relationships with others.

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Innovation

We are dedicated to providing healthy and nutritious food to those in need, always striving to maximize the resources available to us to support the well-being of our community.

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Quality

We champion courageous leadership, unafraid to challenge tradition and embrace new ideas that can improve lives and make a lasting difference in our community.

Moose Jaw & District Food Bank
Responsibility

We value fiscal accountability and act as responsible stewards of our finances and resources, ensuring the long-term viability and sustainability of our services.

Here at the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank, we embrace this global initiative in our local vision of ‘Creating a healthy, hunger-free community with adequate, nutritious food that is accessible to all.’ Our Food Bank was founded on October 23, 1984 as a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing a collection and redistribution system for surplus and donated food in the region. Today we serve over 1500 people each month, with 1 in 12 households in our community accessing our services during the year.

Over one third of the people we help feed are children.
The generosity of our donors and our volunteers plays a very important part in helping us to serve the number of families that we do. Together, with our community partners, volunteers and you. we support local initiatives that seek to end hunger and the root causes of food insecurity in our community.

testimonials from our clients

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"I found myself unemployed due to CO-VID. As a father, unable to provide for my large family and the bills pilling up, I catch myself wondering how we were going to make it through this pandemic. Would my kids go hungry because the bills needed to be paid? Where could I turn to for help? Then someone suggested the Food Bank. Feeling ashamed but with no were to turn I reached out. After a brief conversation with one of their kind staff, my worry turned to relief. They provided me with a Hamper of food to sustain my large family. Today things are better for my family, but I will never forget the generosity of the Moose Jaw Food Bank. "
Anonymous Testimonial
"When I first came to the foodbank, I was feeling defeated , I had just lost my job and couldn't afford groceries or rent. The people here were very kind to me. The food I received helped me through a tough time without going hungry. I used to think asking for help meant I failed, they showed it's not like that. I am grateful Moose Jaw Food Bank exists. "
Anonymous Testimonial
"I am a low income earner and Moose Jaw Food Bank have been so beneficial to me because I come here twice a month sometimes and they always make sure to assist me in getting food that can sustain me until pay day. God keep providing for Moose Jaw Food Bank"
Anonymous Testimonial