The Urgent Food & Essentials Fund, made possible with support from the Province of Nova Scotia, is supporting local nonprofits that are already running food and essentials programs. The fund is administered by United Ways across the province.
The organizations receiving funding are in many cases enhancing existing supports, offering nutritious meals; fresh fruit and vegetables; milk, eggs and cheese; and culturally appropriate foods. Some organizations are offering grocery store gift cards, which give people choice in the food they eat and the ability to purchase essentials such as hygiene products, diapers and menstrual products. All programs are increasing access to food and essentials for people who are marginalized and living in poverty.
Food insecurity has always been a challenge for vulnerable, marginalized, low income people who have limited sources of income. For those who struggle to get around, or who are unable to cook, or do not have enough funds to purchase healthy food choices, this funding will allow them a guaranteed healthy meal option and snacks on a daily basis without having to worry about where to find food options.”
– Shelter Nova Scotia
We’re very pleased share the list of organizations that received funding through the Urgent Food and Essentials Fund, provided by the Nova Scotia Government. It’s great to see so many organizations able to expand the support that they’re providing in their communities.
United Way Colchester
Serving communities in Colchester County, Cumberland County and West Hants
- A Hand Up Society
- After the School Bell
- Black Girl Magic Colchester
- Colchester Adult Learning Association
- Cumberland Homelessness and Housing Support Association
- Groundswell Church
- Hants Learning Network Association
- Kidney Foundation of Canada, Atlantic Branch – Colchester
- North Shore Community Connection Society
- Open Hamper Food Bank Society
- Peer Outreach Support Services & Education – Matthew 25 Windsor District Food Bank
- Portapique Community Centre
- Portapique Market Cooperative Ltd
- River Hebert Joggins and Area Development Association
- Souls Harbour Rescue Mission – Truro
- The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia – Truro
- The Lotus Centre
- Truro Pride Society
- Wekope’kwitk Mijipjeweyuo’kuom Society
United Way Halifax
Serving communities in Halifax Regional Municipality and Shelburne County
- AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia
- Akoma Holdings Inc.
- Barefoot Farmers Association
- Beechville Baptist Church
- Boys & Girls Club Greater Halifax Clubs
- Boys & Girls Club of Preston
- Calvin Presbyterian Church
- Caring & Sharing /Angel Tree Food Bank
- Chebucto Connections
- Chebucto Links
- Coverdale Courtwork Society
- Dartmouth Community Fridge
- Dartmouth North Christian Food Bank
- Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre
- East Dartmouth Christian Foodbank
- East Preston United Baptist Church
- Eating Disorders Nova Scotia
- ElevateHER Mental Health Support Services Canada
- Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia
- Emmanuel Baptist Church
- Family SOS Association
- Halifax Refugee Clinic
- Hope Blooms
- Kidney Foundation of Canada, Atlantic – Halifax
- Juniper House
- MetroWorks Employment Association
- North End Community Health Centre
- North Prestons Future
- Nourish Nova Scotia
- Old School Community Gathering Place
- Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank
- Preston Area Food Network
- reachAbility Association
- Regional Independent Students Association
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 116 – St. Margaret’s Bay
- Shelburne Loyalist Food Bank
- Shelter Nova Scotia
- Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
- Spencer House
- St. Paul’s Family Resources Institute
- Street Connection – Bread of Life Ministries Association
- The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia – Halifax
- The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia – Sackville
- The Rising Tides New Horizons Group
- The Salvation Army Centre of Hope
- The Salvation Army Halifax West Community Church
- The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
- Upper Hammonds Plains Community Development Association
- Villagedale Community Association
- Wallace Lucas Community Centre
- We Will Win Youth Association
- Welcome Housing and Support Services
- Portal Youth Outreach Association
- Westend Community Food Bank
United Way of Lunenburg County
Serving communities in Lunenburg and Queens Counties
- Bridgewater and Area Inter-church Food Bank
- Bridgewater And Area Lions Club
- Community Food Resource Network
- Kidney Foundation of Canada, Atlantic Branch – Lunenburg
- Lighthouse Food Bank
- Lunenburg County Seniors’ Safety Program
- Queens County Food Bank
- Queens County Senior Safety Program
- Second Story Women’s Centre
- South Shore Open Doors Association
- South Shore Transition House Association
- The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia – Lunenburg
- The Salvation Army – Bridgewater
- YMCA of Southwest Nova Scotia
United Way of Pictou County
Serving communities in Pictou, Antigonish and Guysborough
- Antigonish Women’s Resource Centre & Sexual Assault Services Association
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County
- Kidney Foundation, Atlantic Branch – Pictou
- Mulgrave and Area Medical Centre
- New Glasgow Farmers Market Cooperative
- Person Directed Planning Pilot Project
- Pictou County East Foodbank
- Pictou County Seniors Council Seniors Outreach
- Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre
- Pictou West Food Bank Society
- Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
- Tearmann Society for Abused Women
- The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia – Pictou
- The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia – New Glasgow
- The John Howard Society of Nova Scotia – New Glasgow
- Upper Big Tracadie Seniors Action Club
- Viola’s Place Society