Volunteers connected to an apartment complex in the Virginia Park area of St. John's have opened the first pantry of its kind in the city. Equipped with a fridge, it accepts perishable items, and is open for anyone who needs food. Says one of the organizers, "Can you imagine if there was one of these everywhere there's a bus stop?"
For anyone under 35 and single, it’s not the best situation to be in if you are looking for a home to call your own. You can’t buy an HDB or BTO, and as a single income, it can be difficult to find an affordable private apartment too. Needless to say, your options are limited. So if you are one.