and Learning Centre received $50,000 from the donor, who called for the community to match that donation by the end of June.
“This matching donation is a remarkable opportunity. Every dollar raised will bring us closer to our goal and strengthen our ability to support those in our community who need it most,” said Laurie O’Connor, executive director for the food bank.The organization said its current location at 202 Ave. C S. is straining under the weight of increased use and it’s faced logistical challenges from having to operate out of several locations.
O’Connor said the new location they are moving into will be farther west into the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood. “Last month we broke a record here at the food bank and learning centre, and tipped the scales over 25,000 people served. That’s just way too many people needing to rely on the services at the food bank.”Story continues below advertisementShe said Saskatchewan also faces what she called a “stubborn problem with child poverty.”O’Connor said families are struggling and coming up to the summer months they didn’t want to see people struggling with these increased costs.