Over 65,000 meals and growing!

We’ve donated over 65,000 meals as part of our Food Security Campaign. Our campaign supports local organizations to break the stigma around food insecurity and ensure access to food for those in need. Together, we can nourish communities, one meal at a time. 

Over 65,000 meals and growing!

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The Concerning Statistics

Food Bank Usage

In March 2024, there were over 2 million visits to food banks in Canada – the highest number in history. 

Children Clients

1 in 3 food bank clients are children.

Single-Person Households

42% of food bank clients are single-person households. 

Employed Still Struggle

18% (1 in 6) of food bank clients have a job but still can’t make ends meet.

Food-Insecure Households

23% of Canadians now live in food-insecure households. 

Senior Clients

Seniors represent 7.7% of food bank clients.

Social Assistance

40% of Canadian food bank users are on social assistance or disability-related supports as their main source of income.

Poverty

1 in 10 Canadians live in poverty.

Definitions:

  • “Food insecurity is inadequate or insecure access to food because of financial constraints. Food insecurity encompasses a range of experiences that include worrying about running out of food, reducing food intake, and going days without food because of a lack of money.” - Food Banks Canada

Sources:

Innovation Federal Credit Union Food Security Campaign

Every day, Canadians find themselves struggling to put food on the table. Those facing food insecurity are forced to make impossible choices. The pandemic, inflation, tariff discussions, and rising food costs have stretched Canadians’ pockets to the limit. More Canadians than ever before are turning to hunger relief organizations for support. Yet those very organizations also feel the trickle-down effect of rising costs – greatly impacting their ability to serve people in need.

Our Food Security Campaign supports local organizations to break the stigma around food insecurity and ensure access to food for those in need. Since 2021, this Campaign has helped donate over 65,000 meals to those facing food insecurity. This year, we’re going back to our roots to support local organizations right here in Saskatchewan.

We know these organizations can’t do it alone. They urgently need our support. We encourage you to learn more about the organizations we’ve chosen to partner with. Together, we can nourish communities, one meal at a time.

1 meal = $5 donation (based on an average taken from the organizations)

Our Outstanding Food Organizations 

Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan

(Île-à-la-Crosse, Buffalo Narrows, La Loche)
Bridging cultural gaps by extending to Northern Communities and ensuring no one goes hungry.​

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Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund/Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre

Serving our community with a variety of food programs.​

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Meadow Lake Food Bank

Filling empty stomachs.

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Regina & District Foodbank

Neighbours feeding neighbours.

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Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

Ensuring a food secure community.

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Swift Current Salvation Army Food Bank

Providing comfort and nourishment.

Hear What Our Organizations Have to Say 

Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan

“With your support, we can provide more than just a meal, but a path toward overall well-being.” 

“With your support, we can provide more than just a meal, but a path toward overall well-being.” 

Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund/Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre

"Thanks to your incredible support, we can continue filling food hampers, ensuring no one goes hungry."

"Thanks to your incredible support, we can continue filling food hampers, ensuring no one goes hungry."

Meadow Lake Food Bank

“Innovation's support allows us to purchase essential food supplies for nutritious, consistent meals.” 

“Innovation's support allows us to purchase essential food supplies for nutritious, consistent meals.” 

Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre

“Innovation’s support helps us have enough food for everyone who comes through our doors.” 

“Innovation’s support helps us have enough food for everyone who comes through our doors.” 

Regina & District Foodbank

“It has never been more important to support your food bank. Thankfully, Innovation understands!”

“It has never been more important to support your food bank. Thankfully, Innovation understands!”

Salvation Army Swift Current

“Innovation's support allows us to ensure we have healthy and nutritious food choices for all.” 

“Innovation's support allows us to ensure we have healthy and nutritious food choices for all.”