"Discover the BOF & BCFC's new grant and capacity building program for Black-led, Black-serving nonprofits in Canada. Closing April 24, 2024, this initiative offers $20,000 in funding plus professional development to empower community-focused organizations. Learn more about how to apply and the benefits of participation."
Community fridges or pantries, typically run by volunteers or community groups, are monitored storage spaces that offer free, fresh and non-perishable food.
A new report from the United Way examines poverty in the Halifax Regional Municipality and how people have been impacted by the rising cost of living, the housing crisis, and the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sue LaPierre, a Director with United Way Halifax, spoke with CBC's Amy Smith about the report's findings.