Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre
202 Ave C. South S7M 1N2 Saskatoon, SK, Canada

Thank you to Kyle and Olu for bringing in the generous donation of $5,000 from Innovation Credit Union. We have been inspired by the way that people have chosen to give back to the community this year, and this donation will help to provide nutritious meals for those in need this holiday season. . . . .... . #yxefoodbank #allofusuniteagainsthunger #yxecommunity See more

Thank you to Sean from CF Industries for visiting us today and bringing us their generous donation of $1,000. Your donation will provide essential food items in the emergency food hampers for the community. . . . .... . #yxefoodbank #yxecommunity See more

Are you interested in going back to school? Do you need to improve your literacy skills in order to find work? Check out the Creating Opportunities Literacy Program which will help you improve your reading, writing, math, computer, and employability skills in order to get you where you want to go. Deadline to apply is January 27, 2021.

We had a couple of cute visitors stop in to bring us a beautifully wrapped gift of food donations! It was great meeting Mason and Emmy when they came in with their parents to drop off their donation as well as a cheque from Salon Beau.ti.ful Inc located in Warman. . . . .... . #yxefoodbank #allofusuniteagainsthunger #yxecommunity See more

On the anniversary of his wife’s passing, Mr. Kochar visited us to make a donation in her memory. His wife loved our community and had a passion for food security. We want to say a heartfelt 'Thank You' from all of us at the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre.

We will be closed on Monday, November 23rd and Tuesday, November 24th, while we have the premises deep cleaned and sanitized. Thank you for your understanding.

Thank you to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth for the generous donation of $1,000 and 245 loaves of bread! We are so grateful to you chose to make a donation again this year, we sincerely appreciate your continued support. . . . .... . #yxefoodbank #allofusuniteagainsthunger #yxecommunity See more

Here is an eye opening post from our friends at Quint Development Corporation on National Housing Day, discussing the gap in permanent housing for singles. #nationalhousingday

Are you looking for work? Has it been a challenge finding a job that fits your needs? The Creating Opportunities Workplace Experience Program might be what you’re looking for we give you the experience and tools you need to find meaningful, long-term employment! More information and intake form on our website: https://saskatoonfoodbank.org/cos

Here is an eye-opening account by Andrea Kosloski, BSN RN, CCCN with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. At the SFBLC, we continue to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our staff while serving the community. Let’s work hard to keep each other safe and ensure that our amazing colleagues at SHA feel supported during these uncertain times. Together, we can flatten the curve once again.

Thank you to Craig, Nancy, and their team at Transport Services & Logistics Canada Ltd. for their generous donation! We appreciate your support by uniting with us against hunger this holiday season and choosing to make us a part of how you give back to the community. . . . .... . #yxefoodbank #allofusuniteagainsthunger #yxecommunity See more

What a beautiful rendition of "In Flanders Fields" by our friends, the Hunter Brothers

Shopping for the holidays? Want to support local businesses? Look no further! The Black Market Market has around 30 participating vendors, and this weekend when you shop at these local business, you support the @yxefoodbank . . . .... . #supportlocal #supportyxe #yxecommunity #supportyxebusiness See more

We want to thank David Aplin Group for their generosity. When asked what inspired their donation, they replied, "we recognize that it’s been a tough year for many people in Saskatchewan, and the Food Bank delivers an essential service that supports the local community and is in alignment with our Core Purpose of Positively Impacting Peoples’ Lives." We are so grateful for this lovely donation, especially during these uncertain times, when folks are forced to turn to food banks for support.

Thank you to the team at Lafarge Canada Inc. for their donation of non-perishable food items and frozen turkeys. We appreciate you uniting with us against hunger this holiday season, and helping to support our community with the gift of a nutritious meal. . . . .... . #yxefoodbank #allofusuniteagainsthunger #yxecommunity See more

It’s always a pleasure for us to see familiar faces back at the SFBLC! Thank you to Robert and Dean for bringing us this year’s donation from the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada. We greatly appreciate your continued support during this holiday season. . . . .... . #yxefoodbank #allofusuniteagainsthunger #yxecommunity See more

Are you interested in going back to school? Do you need to improve some of your literacy skills in order to find work? Check out the Creating Opportunities Literacy Program we’ll help you improve your reading, writing, math, computer, and employability skills in order to get you where you want to go. More information and intake form on our website: https://saskatoonfoodbank.org/cos

Today we honour Veterans that sacrificed in service of our freedom. To all who served, to all whose lives were lost, and to the families left behind to keep their stories alive, we remember.

We are happy to introduce a new program in partnership with Renters of Saskatoon and Area - ROSA. The Free Tenant Phone Access program is for folks who need to attend a hearing with the Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT). More information in the pic below.

Due to less than ideal driving conditions, we will be closed on Tuesday. Also, a reminder that we will be closed on Wednesday for Remembrance Day. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Due to the increasing number of COVID cases in Saskatoon, the Clothing Depot will be closed until further notice. We are sorry for the inconvenience to the wonderful folks that make use of this service. We will miss you, and we look forward to welcoming you back when it is safe to do so.

Garnet has been with the SFBLC for 8 years today! As the SFBLC’s Warehouse Manager, Garnet has a lot going on every day. Whether he is juggling an unexpected truck breakdown while trying to figure out how to accept a large donation of frozen food, or implementing new ways of doing things to make the warehouse run more efficiently, Garnet has proven himself to be an invaluable member of our food bank family. Staff appreciate the way that Garnet handles all the things that come...Continue reading

Here is your chance to win a socially distanced concert with Codie Prevost at Phobia Auto Repair. All you need to do is follow the instructions in the original post/video. Phobia Auto Repair is also hosting a food drive leading up to the event, so please remember to bring a donation of non-perishable food items at your next visit. All proceeds from the purchase of food and beverages at the concert will go to support the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre. Thank you Codie Prevost and Phobia Auto Repair for your support!

Due to extreme weather conditions, we will be closed on Monday, November 9th. We are sorry for the inconvenience. If you can, please stay home and stay warm.

We want to thank Laurel for bringing us this box full of hamburger meat, ground beef, and stew beef, from her private ranch. This high-quality meat will make for a delicious treat in our emergency food hampers.

This weekend you can support the @yxefoodbank by shopping at the local businesses listed on @blackmarketmarketyxe Insta page. We want to thank @blackmarketmarketyxe and all the businesses involved in organizing this virtual event to support the community. . .... . . . #yxecommunity #yxelocalbusiness #yxesupportlocal #yxefoodbank See more

Today is Natasha’s one year Anniversary! As Urban Agriculture Program Manager, Natasha oversees the visioning, grant writing, and management of the Garden Patch. You are most likely to find her at the Patch busy turning compost, organizing workshops, teaching Gardening 101 participants, mentoring staff, and tackling the next mulching project. That is because Natasha leads by example. If there is a hard task to do, you can bet she will be in there doing it with you. She will a...lso be laughing, no matter how hard the work is. Natasha has made the complex logistical processes involved in running the day-to-day operations of an acre and a half urban farm during a pandemic seem easy. That’s talent! She brings her passion and experience to the Occupational Health & Safety Committee. Her meticulous attention to detail has helped our gardening teams stay safe during the pandemic. It is undeniable that Natasha is an excellent gardener, but that is far from her only skill. She is also a passionate advocate for a more just and sustainable world. She values learning and education and her volunteer work as the co-chair of Saskatoon Pride, and as a Compost Coach, is the perfect embodiment of her wide-ranging interests and skills. She also cares deeply about our community, our food system, and our work. Happy one year anniversary!

Jody Nolin has been a part of the Creating Opportunities team as the Literacy Instructor for only one year, but it feels like much longer not only because of her strong work ethic, quick sense of humour and contagious passion for learning but because of the way she enthusiastically jumped in with both feet to lead the Literacy Program right from the start. The way that Jody embraced the role of Literacy Instructor was impressive and inspirational she has changed lives wit...h her compassion, understanding, honesty, and encouragement. Our Literacy Students truly wanted to learn from her and willingly embraced the opportunities she offered them. Her calm and easy-going nature helped more than a few people overcome their fears about the learning environment, and we have been incredibly lucky to have her on our team. Having her as a co-worker has been fun, easy, authentic, and an absolute pleasure! As Jody moves on to a new role with SIIT, as the Program Coordinator of Adult Basic Education, we want to thank her for setting the bar high for us for the students and the SFBLC. Jody has revived the Literacy Program in all the ways that we hoped she would and we will always be incredibly honoured and grateful for the time she gave to us! While we are sad to be losing her, we are also so proud and excited for her as she continues to lean into her newfound passion for Adult Learning. Thank you Jody, we will all miss you very much!

We want to recognize Brendan, our Assistant Warehouse Manager on his fifth anniversary at the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre. Garnet, our Warehouse Manager writes, "What can we say about Brendan!? This man is a hardcore Leafs fan. He takes a lot of ribbing and enjoys doling it right back out. It is truly a pleasure working with Brendan. He is willing to lend a hand and is flexible in day to day work needs. He maintains a high level of professionalism while sharing his... warm, friendly charm as he leads the orientation and training for volunteers and Creating Opportunities Participants at the warehouse. Not only does he execute his duties with excellence, but he also keeps us all safe with his involvement in our OH&S committee. Lastly, I want to say that Brendan is just crushing it! Super proud of this dude!" Brendan! All of us at the SFBLC are proud to have you on the team, and we look forward to sharing many more years of meaningful work with you.

Looking for a way to support the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre during Milk Month, while rocking a custom locally-made mask? Our friends at Lead to the Future are creating beautiful hand-made masks. They have chosen to donate $5 from the purchase of each mask to support the Milk for Children Program. #milkmonth #yxefoodbank

ONE CLICK can provide fresh milk to children in Saskatoon! This month Canpotex will donate $1 (up to $10K) to the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre for every new like/follow on their Facebook and Twitter pages. The money will be used for the Milk for Children Program. This program provided 96,785 litres of fresh milk to children and pregnant and nursing women last year.... With your support we can ensure children in our community have access to fresh milk.

We were so thrilled to receive this very generous donation from our friends at Pick Pork. We also want to thank Sask Porks collaborators Drake Meats and Country Choice Meats on behalf of our community. Finally-we want to express our gratitude to Saskatchewan farmers, who work hard every day to bring quality food to the table.... https://www.saskpork.com//pork-donations-help-fill-need-fo

Did you know, 1 in 4 children in Saskatchewan live in poverty? This number is unacceptable! Thank you to our social media ambassador Sneakers & Lipstick for sharing this eye-opening post about child hunger and poverty in our province.... You too can have an impact in our community by: 1. sharing this post and creating awareness 2. donating at --> https://saskatoonfoodbank.org Canpotex will match all donations up to $50K in September, which will be used to purchase milk for the Milk for Children Program. Last year this program provided 96,785 litres of fresh milk to children and pregnant and nursing mothers in our community. Together, we can ensure our little ones have access to a healthy diet during the critical periods of childhood development. #yxefoodbank #saskchildpoverty #milkmonth #milkforchildren

Ian Malakoff, Executive Director for the Saskatchewan Building Trades and Lori Johb, President for the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour presented us with a $500 donation and a LOT of hotdogs! Every year, the Saskatchewan Building Trades and the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour hosts a Labour Day Barbecue, with hundreds of people bringing their families & friends to join a Labour Day Celebration and enjoy free food, activities and entertainment. Due to COVID-19 this years Labour Day activities were not possible, so both Saskatchewan Building Trades and Saskatchewan Federation of Labour decided to support Saskatoon and Regina Food Banks!

Milk is essential for the growth and healthy development of children. During Milk Month we want to ensure that children in our community receive adequate nutrition, especially as they return to school. This month you can support the little ones by donating at https://saskatoonfoodbank.org. Your donations will have double the impact as Canpotex will match all donations up to $50K in September.

We are closed today for Labour Day.

Today is our Executive Directors birthday, so we wanted to do a little surprise shout out to her. Laurie, we appreciate all of the hard work you do on behalf of our organization, and we admire your dedication to community. We hope you have an absolutely wonderful day. Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our fearless leader!

We are delighted to welcome our community back to the SFBLCs Clothing Depot on Tuesday, September 8th. We have made a few changes in keeping with the regulations around COVID-19 to keep our community safe: sundry items will be available behind the counter a limited number of people will be allowed at the depot at any given time... clothing will not be offered at this time changes in hours of operation Monday to Thursday: Morning 9:00 11:45 Afternoon 12:30 3:00 Fridays: 9:00 11:45 Closed for the afternoon We respectfully ask that all community members wear a mask while in the depot. If you do not have one, disposable masks will be available inside. See you soon! P.S. we are unable to accept donations of clothing and household items at this time

Milk is an essential source of calcium for the littlest members of our community. Last year the Milk for Children Program provided 96,785 Litres of fresh milk to children, and pregnant and nursing women. Click Here --> https://saskatoonfoodbank.org to learn how you can ensure access to fresh milk for the wee ones in our community. Special thanks to Canpotex for matching all donations in September, up to $50K.... #milkmonth #saskchildpoverty #yxefoodbank

Just a reminder, we will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for Labour Day.

Adrian joined the @yxefoodbank four years ago, and it is safe to say the Food Bank hasnt been the same since! Adrian brings incredible energy, optimism, and drive to all of his endeavours. When he joined the organization as Urban Agriculture Program Manager in Sept 2016, he jumped right into harvest at the Garden Patch and hasnt stopped planning, networking, planting, coordinating, learning, growing, or sharing his skills and passion for urban agriculture since. Adrian thro...ws 110% of himself into everything he does, whether thats growing the Garden Patch, building the seasonal team and expanding the partner and donor network, or collaborating with his colleagues around a variety of committees, for example, health and safety, and Truth & Reconciliation. On a lighter side, Adrian is quick with a pun, loves a good laugh, and has lent his time to our Social Committee planning fun events and theme days for the staff team, not to mention pulling together an incredible Halloween costume every year. Adrian is a recent graduate of both the Leadership Saskatoon Program (2019) and the national TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Leadership Program. With this enthusiasm for learning and leading, Adrian now heads Urban Agriculture and Nutrition Programming as the Food Security Senior Manager, a role that combines Adrians penchant for food security, food systems, and social change to help set the strategic direction of our organizations work. He is truly a delight to work with due to his energy, enthusiasm, quickness to lend a hand, ability to ask the tough questions, and keenness to find solutions, as well as strongly held values around team and collaboration. While he originally hails from Winnipeg, we are pleased he made the move with his wife here to the City of Bridges, working tirelessly to build a greener, healthier Saskatoon. Congratulations on four strong years with the SFBLC, Adrian!

September is Milk Month! Each year in September, we raise awareness and funds to support our Milk for Children Program. Last year, this program provided 96,785 Litres of fresh milk to children and pregnant and nursing women to help ensure they are receiving adequate nutrition during the critical periods of childhood development. Canpotex is a proud partner and a critical supporter of the Milk for Children Program. During Milk Month, Canpotex will match all donations made to t...he Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre, up to $50,000. Here is your opportunity to double your impact on your community! Donate Today! -> https://saskatoonfoodbank.org/

Candace has been with the SFBLC for two years. In that time, she has worked as a Client Services Representative in our emergency food basket program, and as a Customer Service Representative in our Clothing Depot. Candace stepped into her new role as Office Administrator in May. Since that time, she has jumped in with both feet, and taken a lead role in organizing hundreds of agency and community hampers, and improved processes. Candace works diligently to help keep everyone... informed and uphold safety measures. Candace brings a no-nonsense-matter of fact-get-things-done vibe to Reception, and yet she combines this approach with compassion, professionalism, patience, and wisdom, making her a great fit to welcome our community and keep us all on track throughout the day. One of the many things Candaces colleagues really like about her is that she has a way of taking the reins and improving things, and just charging full steam ahead. Even if others may disagree in the moment, her colleagues report that Candaces ideas end up working out really well-which makes others grateful for her determination to just charge right ahead. Go Candace! When asked what they would like to share about Candace on her work anniversary, here are a few things her coworkers had to say: Shes very funny, shes very cool to hang out with, even if we have a different age but she knows how to relate to me. She is very encouraging, shes like a mother figure to me, she is kind. I love hanging out with her and making jokes! We laugh a lot together. Candace is very tough, and she is direct and I like that! Candace is very maternal, she has a way of reading and knowing you and saying the right things in the moment, she is very forgiving, and has a quiet resolve. Candaces love of family is well known, she has a strong family, and her family is very important to her. She is friendly, and talks to everyone. When Candace comes in she always says good morning, she is funny & cheerful. Candace, we are lucky to have you steering the ship in Reception. Happy Anniversary- we look forward to many more years with you! P.S. Candace (not in picture) asked us to not include her picture in the post.

It is a little-known fact that our Garden Patch is off the grid. That means we rely on the power of the sun to keep our office going. With support from Aberhart Ag Solutions we were able to purchase a new battery when the old one died. Now we can print, charge our laptops, charge our drill batteries, and have a cold cooler. This is another fantastic way Aberhart Ag Solutions has been supporting the Garden Patch.

Thank you, Tim Hortons for warming our morning. Our staff were so excited to receive hot cups of coffee and donuts. We really apprecitae your kindness.

Are you interested in going back to school? Do you need to improve some of your literacy skills in order to find work? Check out the Creating Opportunities Literacy Program well help you improve your reading, writing, math, computer, and employability skills in order to get you where you want to go. Visit https://www.facebook.com/yxefoodbank/videos/702942823831741/ to watch our Information Video and fill out an online intake form!... Session Starts on September 8th. Deadline to apply is August 28th.

Amber Clare joined the @yxefoodbank team four years ago as Creating Opportunities Program Manager, overseeing our adult literacy and workplace experience program. With each new intake of participants throughout the year, Amber succeeds in creating a welcoming, positive, and fulfilling learning environment for each and every unique participant. Amber leads with a quiet confidence; she is admired for her calm presence, level head, and ability to see a situation from all sides. ...She strives to build trust, team, and community partnerships, and exhibits integrity and grace in her relationships and in her work. Amber is always ready to roll up her sleeves and pitch in, often in ways above and beyond her job role, and often enjoying a good laugh as well! Always seeking to learn and grow, she is a recent graduate of the Leadership Saskatoon Program. With a strong passion for justice and understanding, she also represents the SFBLC at the Reconciliation Saskatoon table, and helps lead our organisations efforts around Truth and Reconciliation. Outside of work we know Amber is a wonderful mama to her three young children, and we love hearing her endearing stories about the littles in the lunchroom. Amber brings a positive attitude through the door each day, and demonstrates a deep commitment to the community and to the Creating Opportunities participants in her work. A fierce advocate for adult learning and workplace skills development, she continuously seeks to build a stronger program which supports folks as they move to further education and/or employment, while never losing sight of each individuals learning journey, challenges, and successes. Congratulations, Amber, on reaching four years with the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre; we are a richer organisation from having you on the team!

We were thrilled to partake in the grand opening of the newest FreshCo grocery store in the city, at Market Mall. Thank you to the team at FreshCo for supporting us. We look forward to building a strong partnership with you. . . . .... . #yxefoodbank #freshco #yxecommunity See more

Lu joined our team last summer as a Client Services representative as well as Customer Service Representative at the Clothing Depot, and we are so thankful to have her with us. Lu is a quiet and patient individual and has a strong resolve to care for her young family; anyone who knows Lu knows that she is a true mama bear! Lu gives her best at work every day, and provides an excellent example of professionalism for her colleagues and her community. She approaches her work wit...h dedication, humour, and curiosity, and has a very strong work ethic. She is a steadying force within our organization and has a wonderful way of just accepting people and welcoming everyone with grace and kindness. When we asked some of Lus coworkers what they most admired about her, this is what they had to say: When I think of Lus quiet strength, no task is too big for her, she meets each challenge with integrity and always gives her best. She is very strong. She is strong for her family. Shes a great cook! She is dependable and funny. Lu is witty, strong, and smart. She has a great sense of humour, kind, nice, always smiling in the morning when she comes in, no matter what. Lu is a hard worker, gets along with people, she has a positive attitude. Lu treats everyone equally. Lu, we couldnt agree more. You bring a richness and character to our organization and to the community you serve, and we are grateful for all of your hard work and many contributions. Thank you for choosing us, Lu. Happy Anniversary! We look forward to many more years with you!

Today we want to recognize Kyle, one of our warehouse staff members, on his work-anniversary. Who better to describe Kyle, than Garnet, our warehouse manager. Here is what he had to say: "When Kyle joined us as a Creating Opportunities Program participant 3 years ago, he was green as a tomato and has flourished over the years with us. Kyle is always setting an example for everyone on what it means to work hard and demonstrate a never-ending team spirit. His people skills an...d excellent communication skills make him an invaluable team member. Kyle is a real genuine guy. I look forward every morning to Kyles, "good morning" and his big smile. Happy Anniversary, pal!"

We are closed today. We hope you will have an awesome weekend!

Here is important information about Canada Emergency Response Benefit and other benefits that impact the community.

The staff at Triovest raffled off a cruiser bicycle that was left unclaimed in their facility for many years, and they chose to donate the proceeds from the raffle to the @yxefoodbank Thank you to Maria and Brett for dropping by with this wonderful donation.

We want to thank the staff at the Hatch Saskatoon office for organizing a fundraiser and food drive for us this month. We also want to thank the company for matching all funds raised during the campaign. Hatch has been a long-time supporter of our work, beginning with Canstruction many years ago. Although we miss Canstruction with all of the cool & creative canned food sculptures designed by Hatch employees and other companies, we are truly delighted to reconnect with Hatch t...hrough this wonderful donation. This campaign raised $5,000! Thank you Hatch, for your contributions- your support will help us purchase a variety of nutritious items for our emergency food baskets. A big shout out to Todd, Shelby and Chris for dropping by! #communityhappenshere #yxecommunity

Just a reminder, we will be closed on Friday, August 21st.

We are saddened to inform you that we will have to cancel the 29th Annual Artists Against Hunger Art Auction, which was re-scheduled for October 24, 2020. We have not come to this decision lightly; this action is based on the recommendations of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. We also mourn the loss of our dear friend and artist, Hugo Alvarado. Our deepest condolences to the family. We know that Artists Against Hunger will not be the same without him. But we hope to continue the tradition of this great event for many more years. You will receive a full refund for your ticket purchase. Please allow a minimum of 7 business days for the refund to reflect in your account. If you have further questions, please reach out to Caleb, our Communications & Events Coordinator my email - [email protected]

In honour of her mothers memory, Namarta Kochar visited us with a generous donation. Her mom, Gulshan Kochar, loved our community and was passionate about food security. Thank you to Namarta and your family, from all of us at the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre.

As the benefits the federal government has been providing, like the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) come to an end, we worry about folks and we anticipate an increase in food bank usage in the fall. We know that peoples budgets are stretched at this time of the year as they prepare for back to school, and we have been hard at work to prepare for these ongoing changes that will affect many in our city. September is Milk Month here at the SFBLC and we invite you to keep an eye out for an announcement in September and learn how you can play a vital role in ensuring fresh milk for children and pregnant and nursing mothers in our community. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=732892024168022

Volunteer at our Garden Patch! The garden is able to host volunteers in a distanced, outdoor environment and is seeking volunteers for the following shifts from now until mid-September. We are seeking people who are available to attend the same shift weekly to help us limit crossover during this time. - Tuesdays 7:00 am-10:30 am- Duties may include Harvesting, prepping, bagging, and other processing duties.... - Tuesdays 11:30 am-1:00 pm- Duties may include Harvesting, prepping, bagging, and other processing duties. - Thursdays 7:00 am-10:30 am- Duties may include Harvesting, prepping, bagging, and other processing duties. - Thursdays 11:30 am-1:00 pm- Duties may include Harvesting, prepping, bagging, and other processing duties. - Saturdays 12:00pm-6:00pm- General garden maintenance If you are would like to sign up or find out more information, please contact our Urban Agriculture Program Manager, Natasha King at [email protected] Please Note: In light of COVID-19, we aim to minimize the number of different people coming and going from the garden and to eliminate cross-over between teams. Therefore, we ask that volunteers be able to commit weekly to the same shift. Masks will be provided as needed. Warehouse & Clothing Depot Volunteering remains on hold due to COVID -19.

We are proud to be selected as the charity of choice for the Saskatoon Folkfest Gives Back: Connecting Through Culture. This wonderful festival, we love and look forward to each year, will be held virtually on the 15th of August. Be sure to participate in this online event and support the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre by donating on this custom donation page: ... https://saskatoonfolkfest.com/donate/ . . . . . #yxe #yxecommunity #saskatoonfolkfest

Even though the tax-filing deadline was June 1st, we continue to help folks file their taxes through our FREE virtual tax clinic and drop off service. Dont wait for your benefits to be interrupted! Call us at 306-664-6565 or visit us at 202 Avenue C South to register.

During these uncertain times, we are even more grateful for continued partnerships with organizations in our community. The Mosaic Company has been supporting the Gardening 101 program since 2016, which has enabled us to teach gardening, leadership, and workplace experience skills to our community, for free. Thank you to The Mosaic Company for supporting another wonderful season at the Garden Patch!

Thank You, Patrick and team, at Millsap Fuel Distributors for your generous donation of 176 lbs. of ground beef. This high-protein meat donation will go a long way in providing healthy protein for individuals and families in our community.

The Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre would like to extend its gratitude to DRIVING FORCE Vehicle Rentals, Sales, and Leasing for lending us this fine-looking passenger van for the last two months at no cost, allowing us to safely transport our program participants in socially-distanced comfort. We were thrilled to make use of this wonderful partnership between Food Banks Canada and Driving Force Canada, who stepped up to support food banks responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you, Melissa & team at Driving Force, Saskatoon Branch!