Mary Phyllis Young Emergency Food Bank

The Food Bank is dedicated to the memory of Phyllis Young who was a long serving and dedicated member of our band. She worked tirelessly for the greater good of our people and communities. In memory

Assisting Food Security issues for our Indigenous communities

Giving A Helping Hand For Those Who are in Need

Serving the Loop: Cape St George, Degrau, Red Brook, Marches Point, Sheaves Cove, Lower Cove, Ship Cove, Abraham's Cove, Piccadilly, West Bay, Lourdes, Winterhouses, Black Duck Brook, Three Rock Cove, and Mainland.

Hours of Operation:

Fridays 9am to noon

Location: Our food bank is currently located at 811 Oceanview Drive, Degrau, on the front left side of the Mi'kmaw Centre with parking at the front. Our new location is open. We even have a waiting room.

What is a food bank

A food bank is a non-profit organization that distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough to avoid hunger. It is designed to provide short-term emergency support.

Can anyone use a Food Bank

Yes, of course! Food Banks are for anyone struggling to access food to feed themselves or their family. If you qualify, you can return in 8 weeks.

If you don't need to use the food bank, then don't.

Vulnerable Household supports:

• food hampers - includes basic food staples

  All subject to funding availability

  Non-perishable foods only: pre-packaged, bagged, or canned

The head of vulnerable low income households must register for the household in person and directly at the food bank during food bank hours from 9:00 am to noon on Fridays.

Our Food bank used the Link-2-Feed software used by food banks across Canada

Required documentation for first time households:

• Date of births of all members of household (for statistical purposes only)
• Proof of address (billing statement such as light, cable or telephone bill) - first visit only
• MCP cards are required for each member of your household - each visit every 8 weeks
• If you live East of the loop, please use the Stephenville Emergency Food Bank.

To qualify - your household should not exceed the $40, 000.00 annual income.

Food hamper registration forms are only available at the food band and will be filled out when you arrive to register

One hamper per household, as per standard food band practices.

Food Bank donations can be sent to foodbank.bfngov@gmail.com

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• Disclaimer: Benoit First Nation is a totally independent regional Lnu'k/Mi'kmaq Band in Ktaqamkuk.
• No monies are ever kept at the Centre... Security Cameras monitoring site.

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Our Food Bank infrastructure and services were created with the support of the following:

1. NL Dept of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills
2. Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada
3. Agriculture Canada

   Best Before Date info

Food Bank established Jan 7, 2022

Member of the Community Food Sharing Association - NL's Food banks

Member of Food Banks Canada/

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