The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1 million in funding to Food Banks of Saskatchewan this August to help address growing food insecurity across the province.
The announcement marks the second installment of a two-year, $2 million commitment first introduced in July 2024, with the first $1 million distributed last August.
“This funding fulfills our government’s commitment to provide $2 million over two years to help Saskatchewan families and food banks with rising food costs,” said Social Services Minister Terry Jenson. “By partnering with Food Banks of Saskatchewan once again this year, we are providing additional support to communities across our province.”
The Ministry of Social Services will work with Food Banks of Saskatchewan to allocate the funds to food bank agencies provincewide. Distribution will be based on the population and average usage rates of each community’s food bank.
According to Food Banks of Saskatchewan Executive Director Michael Kincade, the support comes at a critical time.
“Saskatchewan food banks are experiencing an unprecedented year of demand, making it increasingly difficult to stock adequate food supplies,” Kincade said. “The relentless rise in inflation is taking a toll on hunger and food insecurity, affecting not just low-income families but also those with higher incomes.”
He added that as donations decline and the need continues to grow, “this support arrives at a vital moment for us to nourish our friends, neighbours, and loved ones.”
The funding forms part of a broader package of affordability measures outlined in Saskatchewan’s 2025–26 provincial budget. Additional initiatives include:
- A two per cent increase to monthly income assistance benefits for Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) and Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) clients;
- An increase of up to $1,000 per month for the Personal Care Home Benefit to support seniors living in licensed homes;
- A five per cent annual increase to the Saskatchewan Low-Income Tax Credit over the next four years;
- A doubling of the Active Families Benefit to make youth activities more accessible; and
- Enhancements to key tax credits, including the basic exemption, spousal, equivalent-to-spouse, seniors supplement and dependent child tax credits.
For more information or to donate, visit www.foodbankssk.ca or contact your local food bank.
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