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Regina Food Bank prepares for drive-through food drive
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the Regina Food Bank is preparing for a drive-through food drive. John Bailey, the CEO, says the pandemic forced them to figure out an alternative to events...
Oct 10, 2020
Regina Food Bank watching carbon tax closely
The Regina Food Bank is wondering how big of a bite the federal carbon tax is going to take out of its budget. Food bank CEO John Bailey said it is going to have an impact because much of what the org...
Apr 09, 2019
Non-profits get donation from Mosaic to tackle hunger
The Mosaic Company made a $2.5 million donation this week to 12 community groups based in Regina, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw to feed the hungry. "From providing access to healthy meals each day, to teach...
Jan 12, 2019
Sask. minimum wage up 10 cents, now 2nd-lowest in Canada
Minimum wage is going up in Saskatchewan, but earners and advocacy groups say more can be done. On Oct. 1, the province's minimum wage will increase 10 cents to $11.06 per hour - six cents above the l...
Oct 01, 2018
Regina food bank CEO leaving after 20 years, heading to YMCA
Steve Compton has helped those in need for more than two decades at the Regina Food Bank, but now he'll be helping in a different way. Compton, who has been at the food bank since 1995, is taking over...
May 14, 2018 Regina Food Bank CEO Steve Compton speaks about a donation of 19,800 pounds of lentils announced on July 13, 2017. (Lauren Golosky/980 CJME)
Regina Food Bank sees influx of users
Christmas time is one of the busiest times of year for the Regina Food Bank. Steve Compton, CEO of the food bank, said they're right in the middle of their Christmas campaign. He said it's an importan...
Dec 16, 2017 (980 CJME file photo)
Hampers of Hope campaign underway in Queen City
Regina's Food Bank has launched their annual Hampers of Hope Campaign ahead of the holiday season. Steve Compton, the food bank's CEO, said they're ready for a busy December. He said every year they p...
Dec 03, 2017 (980 CJME file photo)
PotashCorp announces holiday food bank total
Saskatchewan people helped raise more than $2 million for food banks over the holidays, with a little help from the world's largest potash company. PotashCorp announced Monday its annual food bank fun...
Jan 16, 2017 The Regina Food Bank is holding its 31st Annual Food Drive on Oct. 14, 2017.
Rock 102 set to Stuff the Bus with groceries for Saskatoon food bank
There will be one less bus on Saskatoon streets Thursday - but it's still being put to good use. The crew at Rock 102 is set to stuff an entire city bus full of groceries for the Saskatoon Food Bank a...
Dec 15, 2016
CP Holiday Train rolls into Regina, Moose Jaw
A train on a national tour to raise money, donations and awareness for local food banks is in Regina and Moose Jaw today. The 18th edition of the CP Holiday Train will arrive at the Mosaic Stadium par...
Dec 05, 2016
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