The Antigonish Community Food Bank had plenty to do over the holidays. Food bank board chair Gordon Brenton said December was quite busy, calling last summer's expansion a god-send for the facility. At one point, said Brenton, the food bank received 12 pallets of supplies from Feed Nova Scotia and…
Antigonish Burger Week starts this week. There are 13 restaurants participating, with $2 from every burger will go to the Antigonish Community Food Bank and local SchoolsPlus Programs. Organizer Shandra MacMaster said the event is brought to the community by Nish Eats and Food For Thought Software Solutions. It is…
One of the leads with a local food bank says he has seen a recent uptick in the number of people looking for service. Tom Montrose, president of the Antigonish Community Food Bank, said the local facility helps between 350 and 400 residents a month, noting things picked up a…
Local food banks are used by thousands of Nova Scotians each year, 45,000 alone in 2019. Following is a list of food banks, in our local area, with open and donation day’s/times.
Antigonish Community Food Bank, 166 College St. Open to clients Tuesday 9 – 11 am and Thursday 1 – 3 pm. They accept both food and cash donations (Monday and Wednesday 7 – 11 am for drop offs). To donate, EMT: antigonish166colldgestreet@hotmail.com, or call 902-863-0611.
Pictou County Food Bank, 410 Granville Street New Glasgow, 902-755-2906. Open for clients, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 – 11:30 am. You can donate on Monday mornings except on holidays.
Port Hawkesbury Food Bank, 514 Granville Street Port Hawkesbury, open on Tuesday from 12:30 – 3:45 pm. Donate via EMT porthawkesburyfoodbank@gmail.com