Emergency Food Hampers
Provided by: Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre
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Service Description
Offers two to three days worth of emergency food for anyone in Saskatoon and area (a 50 km radius). Provides two hampers per month.
- Emergency Food Hampers – Contain items like whole grain pasta and cereal, pasta sauce, peanut butter, frozen meat, breads and buns, and coffee or tea.
- Milk for Children – Provides one litre of fresh milk at each visit for each child (ages 17 and under) and pregnant and nursing women
- Infant Nutrition – Available upon request. Also provides jars of baby food and infant cereals for all children under one year of age (depends on supply)
- Dietary Restrictions – Can accommodate dietary restrictions (i.e. gluten/nut/dairy allergy, vegetarian diet, halal).
NOTE: The food bank provides Emergency Food Hampers to anyone requesting one. There are no restrictions for qualifying for a hamper.
Eligibility
Must be a resident of Saskatoon and area (50 kilometer radius). There are no restrictions for qualifying for a hamper.
Application Process
Apply for an Emergency Food Hamper in person.
Documents Required
You will need identification for each member of the family and something to indicate that you are a resident of Saskatoon and area (i.e. bill, letter or rent receipt). NOTE: If circumstances make it difficult to provide identification, let the food bank know that you are unable to provide identification.
Fees
None
Fax: 306-664-6563
Business Line: 306-664-6565
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 11:45 am, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 11:45 am
Closed weekends and statutory holidays.
Service Website
saskatoonfoodbank.org/emergency-nutriton
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Coverage Area
Saskatoon and area (radius 50 km). Hamper pick-up is at Client Services. The door is located at the side of the building along 21st Street.
Languages Offered
English
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Location Info
Hours of Operation
MAIN FACILITY AND WAREHOUSE:
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 11:45 am, 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Closed weekends and statutory holidays.
CLIENT SERVICES (Emergency Food Hamper Program):
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 11:45 am, 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am - 11:45 am
Closed weekends and statutory holidays.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - lowered elevator buttons; Wheelchair access - ramps; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one)
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