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Regina and Saskatoon food banks see increase in demand in 2024
The holidays can be a tough time for people across Saskatchewan and Canada. Laurie O'Connor, executive director for the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre, and John Bailey, Regina Foodbank CEO, j...
Jan 01, 2025 Both the Regina and Saskatoon food banks saw an increase in clients in 2024. (980 CJME file photo)
Over 172,000 meals collected through Regina's Stuff the Bus Campaign
A food drive in support of the Regina Food Bank just made a big impact. Regina's Jack 94.5 Stuff the Bus campaign collected 172,727 meals to help local families this holiday season. On Nov. 1, Sheri a...
Nov 05, 2024 (Amber Morse/submitted)
'Neighbours feeding neighbours': Regina's Stuff the Bus Campaign combats hunger
A massive campaign took place this week to fill the shelves of Regina & District Food Bank. Jack 94.5 and Regina Transit teamed up on Friday to collect as many cash and food donations as they coul...
Nov 03, 2024 From left: JACK 945 hosts Jenn, Sean, Sheri and Woody with donations for the Stuff the Bus campaign on Nov. 1 2024 in Regina. (Buzz Elliot/Supplied)
Regina Food Bank opens choice model food hub
The doors are set to open this week for Canada's first "at-scale" choice model food centre. The Regina Food Bank is set to officially launch its new Asahtowikamik food hub on Friday at 1881 Broad St. ...
Aug 15, 2024 John Bailey said roughly 39 per cent of the food bank's clients are children or youths. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Regina's new food hub, food bank receive $1M donation from Mosaic
A $1-million investment could go a long way for the Regina Food Bank. The food bank announced Thursday it was receiving $1 million over five years from The Mosaic Company, a contribution the food bank...
Feb 01, 2024 The Mosaic Company is providing $1 million in funding to the Regina Food Bank over five years. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Food bank demand almost double according to VP
The food bank is experiencing a new kind of demand this summer. CEO John Bailey said an alarming number of wage earners with full-time jobs are now needing to access the food bank. "That's something w...
Jul 02, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Regina Food Bank CEO gives update on new food hub
The Regina Food Bank is preparing to open a second location in the city now that it has officially purchased the former liquor store on Broad Street. Regina Food Bank CEO John Bailey told the Greg Mor...
Feb 06, 2023 The Regina Food Bank has acquired the former liquor store at 1881 Broad St. to create a downtown food hub. (980 CJME file photo)
CP Holiday Train set to stop in Regina on Monday
The CP Holiday Train is to roll into Regina on Monday. The train is to be across North Railway Street from the old Mosaic Stadium location at 7:15 p.m. People are asked to bring a donation for the Reg...
Dec 05, 2022 The CP Holiday Train. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan food banks launch their holiday campaigns
It's the season for giving, and Saskatchewan food banks are accepting donations to give back to those who need it most. The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre and Regina Food Bank have both launc...
Dec 02, 2022
New downtown Regina Food Bank food hub in the works
With the need for services on the rise, the Regina Food Bank is hoping a centralized location will be able to help the cause. Regina Food Bank CEO John Bailey said the organization is looking to purch...
Nov 30, 2022 The Regina Food Bank has acquired the former liquor store at 1881 Broad St. to create a downtown food hub. (980 CJME file photo)
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