September 15, 2020 – Yellowknife, NT – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Food banks and other local food organizations across Canada are facing an increased demand for their services, and added pressure from shortages in donations and volunteers. Now more than ever, they need continued support to offer the crucial services Canadians rely upon to feel safe and healthy.
Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, visited the Salvation Army Yellowknife Corps & NWT Resource Centre where he announced $640,004 from the Government of Canada to improve food security for NWT residents facing social, economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funds were distributed between 19 organizations across the Northwest Territories to help them provide essential support in their communities.
This funding is part of the $100 million Emergency Fund for food security announced by Prime Minister Trudeau in April to position food banks and local food organizations early in the pandemic to respond to increased community needs.
Key national food security organizations have been instrumental in distributing this funding, including Food Banks Canada, Community Food Centres Canada, Second Harvest, Salvation Army, and Breakfast Club of Canada.
More than 1,800 food banks and local food organizations across Canada have been helped by the funds from the Prime Minister’s announcement, which is estimated will help serve over 2 million Canadians with 6 million meals.
Quotes
“During these unprecedented times, it is critical that we make sure everyone have access to something as essential as food. Through the Government of Canada’s partnership with local organizations like the Salvation Army in Yellowknife, we are working together to address food insecurity across the Northwest Territories.”
"At a time when a growing number of households are facing economic uncertainty, struggling to make ends meet, the financial support from the Government of Canada is making it possible for The Salvation Army to secure and provide healthy and nutritious food to anyone who comes to us in need. On a daily basis, The Salvation Army is privileged to see the very positive and immediate benefit that this financial support is having in the lives of those we serve.
Over the past few months, The Salvation Army in Yellowknife has been able to provide resources for food security not only in Yellowknife and surrounding communities but also to locations such as Whati, Behchoko, Fort Providence, Fort Simpson, and Hay River. We are thankful for the financial assistance that has made this possible.
As one of the largest non-governmental providers of social services in Canada, The Salvation Army gives hope today and every day to individuals and families in over 400 communities across the country."
Quick Facts
Associated links
Backgrounder for Emergency Fund Announcement – Distribution of Funds
Breakfast Club of Canada/Club des petits déjeuners
Chief Albert Wright School $2,460.00
Chief Paul Niditchie School $1,260.00
Chief Sunrise Education Centre $2,250.00
Deh Gah Elementary and Secondary
School
$2,100.00
Deninu School $1,500.00
Food First Foundation $77,000.00
Mackenzie Mountain School $2,250.00
Princess Alexandra School $840.00
Yellowknife Education District No. 1 $8,400.00
YWCA NWT $3,600.00
Community Food Centres Canada
Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government $20,000.00
Food First Foundation $20,000.00
Yellowknife Catholic Schools $20,000.00
Food Banks Canada
Hay River Committee for Persons with
Disabilities
$7,793.00
Inuvik Food Bank $98,357.00
Quyallidauyuot Emergency Food Bank $17,890.00
Yellowknife Salvation Army $255,179.00
Governing Council of the Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army Yellowknife Corps
and Resource Centre
$31,000.00
Second Harvest
Food First Foundation $20,000.00
Food Rescue Yellowknife $18,125.00
St. John's Anglican Church (for Fort
Smith Ecumenical Food Bank)
$10,000.00
The SideDoor Ministries $20,000.00
