Emergency Food Hampers


 

We provide 2 to 3 days’ of emergency food for anyone in Saskatoon and area (a 50 km radius). Our Emergency Food Hampers typically contain items like whole grain pasta and cereal, pasta sauce, peanut butter, frozen meat, breads and buns, and coffee or tea.

We provide 2 hampers in a month.

Dietary Restrictions: Please let our staff know if you have any dietary restrictions. For example, gluten/nut/dairy allergy; vegetarian diet; halal, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

 

Receiving an Emergency Food Hamper: We provide Emergency Food Hampers to anyone requesting one, there are no restrictions for qualifying for a hamper. To pick up an Emergency Food Hamper we ask for identification for each member of your family and something to indicate you are a resident of Saskatoon and area (such as a bill, letter, or rent receipt). We understand there are circumstances that make it difficult to provide identification - please let us know if you are unable to provide identification.

Hamper Pick-up: Emergency Food Hampers are picked up in Client Services, the door is located at the side of our building along 21st St.

 

milk for children

The Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre provides one litre of fresh milk for each child ages 17 and under and pregnant and nursing women.

Milk purchase represents a significant cost for the SFBLC. Several fundraisers are held throughout the year to raise money for this program and financial donations are always welcome!

Infant Nutrition

At the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre, we provide emergency nutrition for big and small. We support pregnant and nursing women by providing one litre of fresh milk at each visit. Infant formula is also available on request (unfortunately, we are not always able to meet the specific formula brand request).  We also provide jars of baby food and infant cereals for all children under one year of age.


Breastfeeding provides food security for infants and has many benefits for women and communities.

For more information about breastfeeding you can call the Saskatoon Breastfeeding Centre at 306.655.4806 or visit the Saskatchewan Health Authority website.

We have more resources available for children and infants, such as diapers, baby wipes, and clothing, at our Clothing Depot.

 
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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  • We provide two Emergency Food Hampers each month. You can choose which days you would prefer to come down and pick up your hampers. This might be two days in a row, or, it could be another two days of your choice, for example, at the beginning and middle of the month. We believe you know what works best for you and your unique circumstances.

  • We provide Emergency Food Hampers to anyone in Saskatoon and area (50 km radius).

  • Please let us know if you are unable to provide identification for yourself or a family member. We understand that there are circumstances that make it difficult to provide identification and we will work with you to ensure you receive emergency nutrition.

  • Yes! We have infant formula, jars of baby food, infant cereals, and we provide 1 litre of fresh milk through our Milk for Children program.