Regina & District Food Bank

If you are a food bank client, please read this. The BMO ASAHTOWIKAMIK Food Hub Is Now Open! Here is how it works.

- We are open Tuesday-Saturday 9-4pm by appointment only.
- The BMO ASAHTOWIKAMIK Food Hub is for registered food bank clients only.
- If you are not a food bank user and require help, please visit www.reginafoodbank.ca/how-we-help to register .
- If you are a client, when you book an appointment by calling (306) 791-6533 ext. 0, you will be given the option of choosing our existing facility on 445 Winnipeg, the BMO ASAHTOWIKAMIK Food Hub or delivery for select clients who require it.
- Please know that as we learn how to run our new facility we will be starting slow. Please be patient with our staff and volunteers. Please provide us feedback on how we can improve.
- Access to the hub may not always be available depending on demand, however you will always receive your food allotment at your scheduled time.
- If you require emergency food support, please see the food security map for services in Regina. https://www.alritchie.org/community-resource/food-security-map/

We are honoured to serve you. We can't wait to show you the space!

Today the BMO ASAHTOWIKAMIK Food Hub stands as an example of what is possible when we dream big together. We are grateful for BMO Financial Group $1m investment into our community. We share their purpose of boldly growing the good.
Tomorrow a mother and her kids will visit this building. They will be greeted as friend with a smile. They will walk through a choice model food bank that looks and feels like a grocery store. They will choose the food their family leaves and hold their head high. Thank you to BMO Financial Group for dreaming with us. Thank you to Drum Group for your performance and for all our supporters. This legacy is yours. We are creating a healthier Regina.

The kids call the paint the kitchen. When you come to visit the Food Hub make sure to bring your sneakers and get up some shots!

Tomorrow’s the day! ⏳ We’re just 1 day away from the grand opening of Canada’s first Community Food Hub!

Join us for a historical moment for Regina including the unveiling of the building’s Cree name, a title that honours our heritage and the land on which the Community Food Hub is built.

Also, there is a very special announcement of our lead gift with BMO Financial Group which will change the lives of so many people in Regina!

Will you be there to witness it all?

📅 Date: August 15th, 1 - 3 PM
📍 Location: 1881 Broad Street

See you tomorrow!

It’s almost here! 🎉

T-minus two days until the Community Food Hub’s grand opening, Cree name unveiling and partnership announcement with our friends BMO Financial Group. Are you excited because we sure are! Join us this Thursday from 1 - 3 pm at 1881 Broad Street for an event you won’t want to miss. 👀

Today, we celebrate an incredible milestone for the Regina Food Bank as MNP announces their generous $100k investment and sponsorship of a choice aisle at our new Community Food Hub.

This significant contribution provides a substantial hand-up for our 17,000 clients, reinforcing MNP’s partners and staff’s proud history of supporting the Regina Food Bank. Their dedication to this cause continues to shine through with this remarkable act of kindness.

Sean Kosier, Partner at MNP, also shared his thoughts on this partnership: “Seeing the work that the Food Bank does each and every day, it is clear that it serves a vital need within our city. Giving back to the communities that we work and live in is very important to us, so when we heard about the ground-breaking concept of the Community Food Hub, we knew it was something we wanted to be a part of.”

Join us in thanking MNP for their incredible support and unwavering commitment to changing the lives of people in our city! 🌟

Shaunavon artist Andrew Robertson was commissioned to paint "Harvest of Hope" for our new Food Hub. The work shows that while food important the most powerful form of nourishment is care. It powerfully connects farm to food bank and donor to recipient. It will be displayed inside and externally as a mural for all to see. Check out more of his work here https://www.instagram.com/robertsonvisualarts?igsh=MWgxd3Y1c2FubXcycQ==

Presenting Jarett Crosby, another exciting addition to this year's QCX Mini Doughnut Eating Competition, happening this Saturday!

Taking on the challenge solo, Jarett is determined to raise funds for our cause through this friendly competition, making a positive impact in our YQR community. Watch as he proves that even one person can make a huge difference!

For more details and to support Jarett, visit: https://pages.donately.com/reginafoodbank/campaign/qcx-mini-donut-eating-competition

Announcing another exciting team joining this year's QCX Mini Doughnut Eating Competition: the amazing crew from Canada!

Like their competition, they’re on a mission to raise crucial funds for our community and change the lives of those in need through this exciting event. Show your support for this incredible team from one of Saskatchewan's favorite agricultural networks!

For more details and to support the Viterra team, visit: https://pages.donately.com/reginafoodbank/campaign/qcx-mini-donut-eating-competition

Final reminder - don't miss out on the showdown of the year! 🍩

Local celebrity teams from Regina will be battling it out for a fantastic cause. Join us this Saturday, August 3, at 3:00 PM at the Original 16 Stage in Confederation Park during the Queen City Ex for the EPIC QCX Donut Eating Competition. Let's turn donuts into dinners together!

Support your favorite local team and donate by visiting our website: https://www.reginafoodbank.ca/

What a fantastic day at the second annual Duke Golf Classic! Not just a perfect day to enjoy some golf; we celebrated an amazing legacy while raising funds for the Regina Food Bank, changing lives in our community. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who donated non-perishable food items at the registration table – your generosity is truly appreciated! And a huge thanks to our presenting sponsor, Capital Automotive Group, and all our other sponsors and volunteers who donated funds, prizes, time, making this a spectacular tournament.

Your support drives our success! ⛳️

We are excited to announce the final challenger of the QCX Eating Contest: the incredible Joey Chestnut, a titan of competitive eating contests and a reigning champion in numerous challenges across the world.

This year, Joey is back to face off against a line-up of formidable local challengers, from the Saskatchewan Roughriders to the Hill JDC West. Every contribution for this event helps us continue to change lives in Regina, turning these doughnuts into dinners.

Learn more and cheer for your favorite team at: https://pages.donately.com/reginafoodbank/campaign/qcx-mini-donut-eating-competition

Announcing another powerhouse team that needs no introduction. Joining this year's QCX Mini Doughnut Eating Competition we have an energetic crew from the Saskatchewan Roughriders!

Proudly wearing their Rider Green, these guys are ready to dive into the competition, raising funds to change lives in our community. Show your support as they take on this challenge and demonstrate the spirit of Rider Nation!

Learn more and cheer for the Riders at: https://pages.donately.com/reginafoodbank/campaign/qcx-mini-donut-eating-competition

Introducing another amazing team joining this year's QCX Mini Doughnut Eating Competition: the formidable squad from Winmar!

This dynamic trio — John Young, Megan Hoeving, and Pete Iatridis — are stepping up to the plate to take on the best while raising support for our community in the process. Cheer them on as they raise funds on their way to victory for a great cause!

To learn more and show your support for Team Winmar, visit: https://pages.donately.com/reginafoodbank/campaign/qcx-mini-donut-eating-competition

Hill JDC West is our next team announced for this year's Queen City Ex Mini Doughnut Eating Competition and they are ready to compete! 🏆

Made up of Anthony Parisone, Alecia Macdougall, Lauryn Schindel, and Jonah Eirich, Hill JDC West typically supports these kinds of events as volunteers, but this year their stomachs started grumbling—not because they were hungry for some mini doughnuts but hungry for the win!

Support the Hill JDC West and other YQR teams at Confederation Park on August 3rd at 3:00 PM as we raise money to change people's lives in our community.

For more information and to back your favorite local team, visit: https://pages.donately.com/reginafoodbank/campaign/qcx-mini-donut-eating-competition

If you have been downtown you might have noticed all the art at the Community Food Hub. We are working to celebrate and display the work of local artists inside the building and out. Josh Goff is a celebrated mural and tattoo artist. Our project shows an "endless table" illustrating that everyone has a seat at our table and in the prairies we sew the seeds of community. Our Food Hub will feed our community but also enrich it! We hope our project helps revitalize this part of our community. Say hi to Josh as he finishes our mural and watch for more artists that we will be profiling in the coming weeks. Heritage Community Association Regina Downtown BID

Announcing another fantastic addition to this year's QCX Mini Doughnut Eating Competition: the incredible team from REAL District!

This powerhouse team — Roberta Engel, Scott Manson, Carla Vipond, and Trevor Walsh — are all competing for the same cause, raising money for our community, changing the lives of people who need it. Support this team as we turn donuts into dinners!

For more information and to root on the Real team, visit: https://pages.donately.com/reginafoodbank/campaign/qcx-mini-donut-eating-competition

Announcing the next participant in this year's QCX Mini Doughnut Eating Competition! 📣

Known as “The Bottomless Pit,” Michael has successfully completed food challenges at various restaurants, including Coney Island, The Great Canadian Brewhouse, and Jack Keaton's. Most recently, Michael placed second in last year’s QCX mini doughnut eating competition against Joey Chestnut, eating an incredible 90 mini doughnuts in 8 minutes!

Michael isn't just a pro at devouring food — he's also a caring and committed person who works with Creative Options Regina (COR), which provides tailored assistance to people with disabilities. With his endless appetite and kind spirit, Michael is bound to be a strong contender in the 2024 QCX Mini Doughnut Eating Competition!

Cheer on Michael and many other local celebs at Confederation Park on August 3rd at 3:00 PM as we turn donuts into dinners for our community.

For more information and to back your favorite team, visit: https://pages.donately.com/reginafoodbank/campaign/qcx-mini-donut-eating-competition

Tânisi tawâw pîhtokwê. You are welcome here.

Today, the words are also being put into action through ceremony & partnership with Innovation Federal Credit Union that will use food and programming as a tool for kwayaskâtisiwin (setting things right).

We are grateful for a $250k investment to create the Innovation Federal Credit Union Wâhkôwîcihiwêwin (reconciliation) Room at the Community Food Hub.

Who’s ready for the QCX eating competition? 🍩

We at Regina Food Bank are thrilled to announce our participation in this year's QCX Mini Doughnut Eating Competition! Our dynamic team, featuring our CEO John Bailey and his daughter Emerson, along with Evelyn Cerda and Aiden Ash, is all set to take on the challenge. Cheer us on as we see how many doughnuts we can crush in just 8 minutes, all with the goal of feeding our larger community!

Join us at Confederation Park on August 3rd at 3:00 PM as we devour our way to victory and support a great cause.

For more information and to back your favorite team, visit: https://pages.donately.com/reginafoodbank/campaign/qcx-mini-donut-eating-competition

Get ready for a YQR showdown like no other! 🍩

Join us on Saturday, August 3, at 3:00 PM at the Original 16 Stage in Confederation Park during the Queen City Ex for the official QCX Donut Eating Competition. Watch as local celebrity teams from Regina battle it out for a great cause!

For the cost of a few mini donuts, we can raise awareness and change the lives of so many in Regina and together, we can turn donuts into dinners!

To support this event and back your favorite team, visit: https://pages.donately.com/reginafoodbank/campaign/qcx-mini-donut-eating-competition

We are so close to reaching our $5M goal and opening the new Community Food Hub this August! BUT, we still need your support to bring the Hub to the finish line!

With food bank usage up by 76% over the last five years, your donations can change lives. 📣

Commit to a future where no one goes hungry and feed our future by donating today: reginafoodbank.ca

Hunger impacts everyone. Food insecurity can lead to:

⚠ Poor mental and physical health
⚠ Stunted growth in children
⚠ Poor economic development
⚠ Lower graduation rates

Food bank usage has increased by 76% in the past 5 years – but you can help change these statistics. Your donation to the Community Food Hub will help us increase access to healthy food for families in our city.

Commit to a future where no one goes hungry. Donate today: www.reginafoodbank.ca

Join us June 26, 2024 at noon for our AGM. The event will be delivered virtually. Visit https://ow.ly/PI9I50SkjqI to register.

Join us at Casino Regina's National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on June 21st! 🎶

Get ready to experience the incredible talent of local Indigenous artist Conrad Bigknife, an award-winning country music recording artist.

Explore the Indigenous Tradeshow for unique products and jewelry, featuring vendors like Feather and Lace Beadwork, Spring Sweetgrass Woman, Helen Sunshine Traditional Artist, Cree Heart Designs, and Sage Bear Wellness. The tradeshow opens at 5:30pm and runs until 8:00pm.

Best of all, all proceeds from the event will support the Regina Food Bank. 🙌

Don't miss out! Tickets available here: https://casinoregina.com/entertainment/detour-featuring-conrad-bigknife

We’re seeking a Saskatchewan artist to help us depict the connection between farm to table, farm to food bank, rural to urban, and to illustrate that while we feed the world we can also feed our neighbours here at home. We want to celebrate our agriculture and food story. Your art will adorn the outside of our new downtown Community Food Hub and enrich our downtown. The piece will need to be 11x17 or under. It can be paint, sketch or digital form. It will eventually be scanned, enlarged and displayed on the corner of 12th and Broad. Think you can help? Contact us at [email protected] or DM us.

Join us June 26, 2024 at noon for our AGM. The event will be delivered virtually. Visit https://ow.ly/naqY50Skjoo to register.

Help us open the Community Food Hub’s doors this summer! ❤️

Every donation matters! Your support helps us get that much closer to our goal of being able to open our new location & feed more families in our community this summer.

Commit to a future where no one goes hungry. Donate to the Community Food Hub today: reginafoodbank.ca