Frequently asked Questions

Q:    Can any person walk into the Food Bank to get food?

A:    All clients of the Food Bank must go through a detailed screening process and meet the requirements.

Q:    I have seen people that I know drive nice cars and wear nice clothes in line at the Food Bank to get Hampers.  Do they really need assistance?

A:    The Food Bank provides emergency food service to those who demonstrate a genuine need.  Anyone can find themselves in a Financial Crises. All clients of the Food Bank must go through a detailed screening process.

Q:   Is there potential for someone to take advantage of the Food Bank by not looking for proper means of supporting themselves?

A:    The Food Bank serves a very diverse cross section of people in the Community which includes but not limited to seniors, single parents and newcomers to the city.  Many of our clients are working but making less than the poverty line.  Some need to have a least two jobs and still cannot make ends meet. 

Q.    Does the Food Bank throw away food?

A:    All food must meet levels of Food Safety & Quality Control Standards, prior to being distributed to our clients.  Unsafe food items that do not meet these standards must be discarded.

Q:    Does the Food Bank duplicate services offered by other Organizations in the Community?

A:    We work with many Partner Organizations to deliver services in collaboration to avoid duplication.

Q:    Does the Food Bank get any funding from the Government?

A:    The Food Bank is a not-for-profit Organization that does not receive funding from either the Provincial or Federal Government.