Alberta supports food banks with $10 million in funding

Nixon went on, “These grants are ensuring that food banks and other organizations big and small can carry out the incredible work they do. Our government is proud to be partnered with so many individuals dedicated to supporting those in need.”

In addition to the three grant streams, the government said it will provide $510,000 to Food Banks Alberta to strengthen the food bank network in the province.

According to the province, those funds will be used to provide training to food bank staff, develop an improved data system and enable bulk food purchases.

CEO of Food Banks Alberta Arianna Scott said, “Food Banks Alberta and organizations across the province are grateful for the support from Alberta’s government. We are encouraged by their actions to address food insecurity and the issues Albertans are facing today.”

Of the funding provided, more than $3.4 million has been used to match donations made to food security organizations, up to a maximum of $50,000.

All 113 organizations that applied for the Donation Matching Grant were provided with funding.

In Lethbridge, a few organizations have been approved to receive funding:

Food Bank Grants

Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge – $60,000
Lethbridge Food Bank Society – $40,000
Salvation Army Fort Macleod – $40,000

Food Security Grant

Students Union University of Lethbridge – $25,000

Donation Matching Grants

Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge – $50,000
Lethbridge Food Bank Society – $50,000

For a full list of Alberta Food Banks and Food Security Grant recipients, go to the Alberta Government website.

Read more at LethbridgeNewsNow.com

by Sarah Jones

Alberta supports food banks with $10 million in funding

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