COMMMUNITY CONNECTIONS 2024

As registered nurses, SUN members know how important it is to have access to proper nutrition. For a second year, the Community Connections Committee is supporting food banks across Saskatchewan. To learn more about food insecurity in our province, the Committee invited a representative from Food Banks of Saskatchewan to join their meeting on January 26, 2024.

The Committee learned all about the challenges food banks are facing this year, including the rising cost of food, a growing number of food bank clients, and a decline in donors. The Committee is so grateful for the opportunity to understand the program.

Feed the Bank

The Community Connections Committee's project for Annual Meeting is "Feed the Bank," featuring Pockets the Piggy Bank. 

During the meeting, members can choose to donate spare change and cash to Pockets for a donation to the Saskatoon Food Bank. There will also be the opportunity to donate food products at the doors. We can make a big difference for people living in the community that is so graciously hosting us!

Did You Know?

• Did you know that last year in Saskatchewan, there were over 38-thousand visits to food banks across the province in the month of March, 2023 alone.
• 41% of households accessing Saskatchewan food banks are composed of single people; 44% are families with children, of which 59% are single parent families.
• According to Food Banks of Saskatchewan, the most in-demand food donations are:
  • Pasta or pasta sauces
  • Canned and frozen meats and fish
  • Meat alternatives (peanut butter, soy, assorted packaged nuts)
  • Canned goods (beans, soups, and stews)
  • Dairy (fresh, canned, and powdered milk)
  • Canned vegetables and fruit
  • Whole grain cereals
  • Infant foods and baby formula
  • Bathroom tissue and diapers
  • Personal hygiene products

Get Involved!

Take a photo of your Local donating or volunteering and send it to SUN. We’ll share photos here and on our Facebook page to promote to good work SUN members are doing in their communities.

Here's Local 33 Battleford Union Hospital donating $1,000 to their local food bank. Thanks for sharing!

The Community Connections Committee will volunteer at the Saskatoon Food Bank on March 21, 2024 and we can’t wait to tell you about it at Annual Meeting.

What a valuable experience, supporting this important charity and the work it’s doing in our province.