Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Food Banks of Saskatchewan

Food Banks of Saskatchewan is the provincial association representing 36 registered food banks across the province. As a coordinating body, it raises money from individuals, businesses and institutional donors and redistributes these financial contributions and other resources to its member food banks. This role makes it a key intermediary in channeling charitable funding to front-line organizations that provide emergency food support to people facing hunger and food insecurity in Saskatchewan communities.

Donations collected through the organization’s campaigns and online giving platforms are pooled and then allocated across the network of food banks, with donors able to direct their support to specific member food banks when desired. In addition to financial redistribution, the association supports members with shared tools, policies and ethical guidelines for food banking, and represents their collective interests at the provincial level.

The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected at its Annual General Meeting. Its governance section makes audited financial statements and annual reports publicly available, reflecting a commitment to transparency and responsible stewardship of donated funds. These documents outline how revenues are used to support member food banks and related activities aimed at reducing hunger.

Food Banks of Saskatchewan also develops and shares strategic plans, policies and resources for member organizations, and aligns with national standards such as the Ethical Food Banking Code promoted by Food Banks Canada. This framework helps ensure that financial and in‑kind support is used effectively and ethically in service of people experiencing food insecurity.

While Food Banks of Saskatchewan does not operate as a traditional grantmaking foundation with open calls for proposals, it plays a crucial funding and coordination role for the province’s food bank network. Its primary beneficiaries are the member food banks, which in turn serve individuals and families in need across urban, rural and northern communities. By aggregating donations and advocating on hunger issues, the association strengthens the capacity of local food banks and helps stabilize their access to financial resources over time.