The country s soaring inflation rate appears to be driving more Nova Scotians to provincial food banks, even though the organizations are themselves feeling the pinch.
HALIFAX For the second year in a row, Atlantic Credit Unions are incentivizing its employees to buy local. The challenge will see every single employee in Atlantic Canada get $25 to spend at their favourite local store. The #Loyal2LocalChallenge is a national initiative from credit unions from across the country in support of our local small businesses,” said Kate Steele, brand marketing specialist. Our hope really with the challenge is to support those small businesses that really need our love right now. I know personally I am going to spend mine at Birch and Anchor,” said Payton Conrad, Atlantic Credit Unions community impact coordinator.