As the holidays approach and giving is on the minds of many, the Regina Food Bank wants to remind people they are always in need of donations, regardless of the time of year. CEO John Bailey says if you aren’t sure what to donate, there are a few items that are always in high demand. […]
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many families to turn to the Regina Food Bank for support. Last year the Regina Food Bank experienced a record breaking year in usage and this year they are trending towards breaking that record. CEO of the Regina Food Bank John Bailey says in 2020 there were 114,000 points of service […]
KrugoFest kicks off this weekend at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel parkade rooftop. Krugo CEO Kirk Morrison says while the provincial restrictions will change on July 11, not much will change from one set of weekend shows to the next. “I think largely what will change might be what folks do before and what they […]
Canada Life is holding a drive-thru food drive at the Regina Food Bank Wednesday from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Those wanting to take part can bring cash or non-perishable and produce donations to the food bank, Canada Life will be matching donations up to 5,000 lbs. Food Bank CEO John Bailey says this event […]
KrugoFest, the summer rooftop concert series in downtown Regina, is coming back for a second consecutive year in 2021. This year performance headliners will be Gord Bamford on July 9, The Sheepdogs on July 10, Doc Walker July 16, and Big Wreck on July 17. Much like 2020, KrugoFest will once again be set on […]
Viterra and the Regina Food Bank have partnered together for a new initiative aimed at providing locally grown protein to those in need. The program, called “Viterra Farmers Feeding Families” will supply red lentils to food-insecure families in the Regina area. Food Bank CEO John Bailey says the program will allow them to have better […]
It’s no secret that 2020 was a difficult year for the Regina Food Bank. The COVID-19 pandemic took supply and demand for food in the city to a new level, with the organization working tirelessly to fulfill every order. Food Bank CEO John Bailey says in addition to the negative impact 2020 had on the […]
Mayor Sandra Masters and other members of Regina City Council spent some time Thursday morning filling Christmas Hampers for the Regina Food Bank. While socially distanced in the Mosaic Stadium kitchen, they filled boxes with a turkey, buns, hash browns, bacon, omelets, and apple pie. CEO of the Regina Food Bank John Bailey says he […]
Regina residents have come through for the Regina Food Bank and accomplished the “Million Meal Challenge”. As of Thursday afternoon, over 1,000,020 meals have been donated. Foodbank CEO John Bailey says the support from the city has been overwhelming. “For the city to step up the way it has, and for us to not only […]
The Regina Food Bank says with its Million Dollar Meal Challenge getting close to wrap-up, they are at the three-quarters mark with full confidence their goal will be met. A big reason for that optimism is a recent large donation by Avana Homes as they have come through with 100,000 meals while Roots Kitchen and […]
