James & Lawrence Meier Food for Families Fund

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.

Grand Knight Paul Mamer of Fr. Sinnett Council #6068 proudly presents a $3,000 cheque to Kathy Williams of the Lanigan and District Food Bank. This donation comes from the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, supporting vital community services and making a real difference. 💙

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The James & Lawrence Meier Grant is an annual program of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, providing funding to organizations dedicated to feeding the hungry and supporting food security in local communities. Click here to learn more.

 

Grand Knight Dave Alm proudly presents a generous donation of $1,500 on behalf of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation to the Outlook Food Bank. This contribution reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to supporting local families and strengthening the community through charitable giving.

A further $1,500 will be presented to Davidson Inter-Church Association for the food hamper program.

The James & Lawrence Meier Grant is an annual program of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, providing funding to organizations dedicated to feeding the hungry and supporting food security in local communities. Click here to learn more.