On behalf of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, Wayne Bunz, Grand Knight of Father David Gilles Council #5858 in Moosomin, presented a cheque to Samantha Campbell of the Moosomin Food Share. In expressing her gratitude, Ms. Campbell stated, “Donations such as this are immensely valuable. At present, we spend between $3,000 and $5,000 per month on groceries alone. This contribution will be instrumental in supporting our food purchasing efforts.”

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This contribution was made possible through the James and Lawrence Meier Food For Families Fund, which is dedicated to supporting food banks across Saskatchewan in their efforts to combat food insecurity.

On behalf of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, Wayne Matt, Treasurer of Archbishop O’Neill Council #8896 in Regina, presented a $3,000 cheque to Andrea Soby, Officer Manager of the Regina Food Bank.

This contribution was made possible through the James and Lawrence Meier Food For Families Fund, which is dedicated to supporting food banks across Saskatchewan in their efforts to combat food insecurity.

Food insecurity remains a critical health issue in Regina, affecting over 25,000 people daily. The Regina Food Bank has evolved since 1982 from offering short-term relief to becoming an essential partner in combating hunger in our community. In 2023-2024, we served 19,974 unique individuals – a 21.7% increase from the previous year – distributing 84,988 hampers and over 3.2 million pounds of healthy, quality food.

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Each year Archbishop O’Neill Council # 8896 invites parishioners to contribute to their 40 Cans for Lent initiative.

This year, over 320 lbs of non-perishable food items were collected. As well, the Council made a donation of $200 to the Food Bank.

 

On behalf of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, a $3,000 cheque was formally presented to the Foam Lake Food Bank by Zenneth Faye, FS, and Nevin Halyk, GK, Foam Lake Council 5970. The donation was received with great appreciation by Gloria Bastien, the Foam Lake Food Bank director.

This contribution was made possible through the James and Lawrence Meier Food For Families Fund, which is dedicated to supporting food banks across Saskatchewan in their efforts to combat food insecurity.

 

On behalf of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation and Grand Knight Bob Bertolo of Rosetown Council #5238, Financial Secretary Brother Ron Gartner proudly presents a cheque for $3,000.00 to the Rosetown & District Food Bank.

We trust that this contribution will provide meaningful financial support in delivering nourishment to those in need within our community. This initiative reflects the Knights of Columbus’ ongoing commitment to supporting local communities and addressing food insecurity through charitable action.

This contribution was made possible through the James and Lawrence Meier Food For Families Fund, which is dedicated to supporting food banks across Saskatchewan in their efforts to combat food insecurity.

The Regina Work Preparation Centre (Work Prep) is a non-profit, charitable, community-based organization located in Regina, Saskatchewan. It specializes in helping individuals find and maintain employment. With over 50 years of service, Work Prep has supported more than 20,000 clients from diverse backgrounds and with varying employment needs

Services Offered:

• Job search support and career counselling
• Resume and cover letter assistance
• Virtual Reality (VR) career exploration and interview training
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Individualized employment planning

Work Prep is known for its inclusive and client-centred approach, recognizing that there is no “typical” client. They tailor their services to meet the unique needs of each individual, whether they are new to the workforce, transitioning into a new career, or facing employment barriers.

Below is a cheque handover of $2000 for the Work Prep Center.