James & Lawrence Meier Food for Families Fund

Council 1731 Presents Donations from Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation to Support Local Food Programs

On June 6, 2025, members of Council 1731 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, proudly presented donations on behalf of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation to support vital food programs in the community.

The first presentation was made to the Salvation Army, Weyburn Branch, where a cheque for $2,500 was delivered to assist with their ongoing food initiatives. Pictured left to right are Council 1731 Treasurer Brother Ray Ball, Salvation Army Community Ministries Worker Nicole Strickland, and Council 1731 Grand Knight Richard Wick. This generous contribution will help the Salvation Army continue its mission of providing meals and support to individuals and families in need.

The second donation was presented to St. Michael School in Weyburn. A cheque for $500 was given to support the school’s food program, helping ensure students have access to nutritious meals throughout the school year. In the photo, from left to right, are Council 1731 member Brother Chad Klein (a teacher at St. Michael), Principal Sabrina Gulka, and Grand Knight Richard Wick.

These donations, made possible through the James and Lawrence Meier Food For Families Fund of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, reflect the Knights’ enduring commitment to charity and community service. Council 1731 is proud to be part of this effort to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local families and children.

On behalf of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, Mr. James and Mrs. Alma Meier had the honour of presenting a cheque to Grand Knight Gord Hagan of Swift Current Council 3031. This donation is in support of the Council’s Children’s School Breakfast Program.

Council 3031 will also donate to the schools with proceeds from their vegetable garden initiative, to help provide nutritious meals to students in the Swift Current area.

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, Mary Mother of the Church Council #11888 was honoured to present a $3,000.00 cheque to Father Daniel Yasinski on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

This donation is designated to support the parish’s food distribution program, which provides essential assistance to individuals and families in need of financial support to purchase food.

Adrien Piche took the photograph following the celebration of Mass. The cheque presentation took place just before the final blessing, in front of a full congregation and a packed gymnasium.

Council #11888 extends its sincere gratitude to the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, particularly through the  James and Lawrence Meier Food For Families Fund, and in partnership with the DeSchryver Family Endowment, for their generous support.

God bless you all.

Adrien Piche
Financial Secretary
Council #11888

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, Moose Mountain Council #10317 in Carlyle proudly presented a donation of $3,000.00 to the Carlyle & District Food Bank. This vital organization, operated by dedicated volunteers since 1989, provides monthly food hampers to individuals and families in need throughout the region. George Anderson, Financial Secretary; Theresa Luedke, Manager of the Carlyle & District Food Bank; Jerry Weber, Trustee; and Ray Boutin, Grand Knight, attended the presentation.

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.

This photograph captures a moment of heartfelt gratitude as Father Kevin McGee, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Saskatoon, receives a generous donation from the Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation. The cheque, for $3,000, was presented by Deacon Nicholas Blom, Financial Secretary of Council #9538, through the James and Lawrence Meier Food For Families Fund.

This contribution will provide vital financial support for St. Mary’s Church’s ongoing efforts to serve the marginalized in the surrounding community. Specifically, it will aid the Church’s “front door food hamper ministry,” which offers daily food assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Through this compassionate outreach, St. Mary’s continues to embody its mission of service and solidarity with those in need.

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, Grand Knight Matthew Parker, Foundation Director Mervyn Welter, and State Warden Tom Schwab proudly present a cheque to Erin Katerynych, Executive Director of the Battlefords & District Food Bank.

The Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre, also known as The Empty Stocking Fund Inc., is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating poverty in the Battlefords region. Since its founding in the 1950s, the Centre has evolved into a vital community hub, offering a diverse range of programs, including emergency food hampers, school nutrition initiatives, clothing drives, and support services for individuals and families in need.

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.