MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw and District Food Bank continues to play a crucial role in supporting local residents, with more than 2,300 people receiving assistance over July and the first week of August.
According to the organization’s weekly impact reports, July saw 755 families receive help, including 1,179 adults and 639 children — for a total of 1,811 people. Over the course of the month, 26,100 pounds (11,838 kilograms) of food were distributed, with 2,259 pounds (1,025 kilograms) going out in the final week alone.
Breaking down the month of July, the food bank’s July 7 to 11 report showed 186 families supported, including 297 adults and 208 children, with 6,744 pounds (3,060 kilograms) of food distributed. The following week, July 14 to 18, saw 201 families served, including 312 adults and 163 children, with 6,982 pounds (3,168 kilograms) distributed. From July 21 to 25, 195 families received assistance, including 294 adults and 138 children, with 6,135 pounds (2,782 kilograms) distributed.
Executive director Jason Moore said the numbers highlight the continued high demand for food bank services.
“Every visit, every item, and every act of support brings hope to a neighbour in need,” Moore wrote. “Thank you to our donors, volunteers, and community for standing with us.”
The first week of August showed that demand remained strong. Between Aug. 1 and Aug. 8, the food bank filled 230 orders, serving 341 adults and 224 children — for a total of 565 people. That week alone, 8,526 pounds (3,868 kilograms) of food were distributed.
Moore said each statistic represents more than just a number.
“Behind every number is a neighbour who had one less worry because of your generosity,” he said.
The food bank encourages residents to help maintain this momentum by donating food, contributing financially, or volunteering their time. Donations can be made online at MJFoodBank.org/Donate, while volunteer applications are available at MJFoodBank.org/Volunteer.
“This work is only possible because of you,” Moore wrote. “Your continued support means we can keep helping families in need across our community.”
The Moose Jaw & District Food Bank is located at 270 Fairford Street West. For more information, visit MJFoodBank.org, email [email protected], or call 306-692-2911.
