With the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank surpassing its fundraising goal for a new building, the organization now turns its attention to finding a suitable location to serve its clients.
The food bank announced recently that it had raised $118,282.99 during its summer campaign that would be put toward purchasing a new building for its growing operations and increase in clients. This amount exceeded its original goal of $100,000.
Jason Moore, development manager for the food bank, was blown away by the generosity that Moose Javians has shown to the organization.
“Oh wow. I am new to the Moose Jaw Food Bank and I sort of stepped in at the end of this campaign,” he said, “and as I was stepping in (at the end of July), they informed me already we had achieved our goal. And I couldn’t believe it.
“Moose Jaw has just proven itself, not just in this situation, but every time the food bank steps forward and asks for a hand, Moose Jaw just steps forward and gives generously. So huge kudos to this city … and what a great place to call home.”
It was impressive that the food managed to reach and exceed its fundraising goal within three months, Moore said. He has a long history of working with non-profit organizations and he has yet to see one achieve a goal as quickly and efficiently as this one was.
The food bank is looking forward to having a new location since it has outgrown its current place, he continued. The non-profit did have two offers in on possible buildings, but those proposals fell through after the sellers decided to take their locations off the market.
What the non-profit organization requires is a location that is 5,000 square feet in size, with most of that being warehouse space to accommodate its needs. It also wants a facility that is in a central location so clients can easily access the food bank’s services.
The food bank doesn’t have any ideas as to where it’s new location could be, Moore said, but would be open to any suggestions from the community. The organization is currently using a real estate agent to help it secure a new, bigger location.
If you have any ideas for a new location, or want to make a donation to the Moose Jaw and District Food Bank, call 306-692-2911 or visit its Facebook page.
