Farm2FoodBank and Education Programs
From Our Fields to Our Community
Through our Farm2FoodBank partners, local producers, businesses, and supporters invest both food and funding to strengthen our community.
These partnerships reflect the power of local agriculture and community spirit working hand in hand to create lasting impact.
Empowering Young Learners
In partnership with Co-operators and Agriculture in the Classroom, programs are designed for school-aged children and are expected to reach 1,300 students in their first year.
Learning in a Real-World Setting
By hosting these sessions at the Food Hub, students gain hands-on, practical experience in a real-world environment.
Building a Stronger Future Together
Through the combined power of local agriculture, community investment, and education, we are creating more than access to food. We are building knowledge, resilience, and opportunity.
Our Partners
Growing Together
At the Regina Food Bank, partnership is at the core of everything we do.
What Partners Make Possible
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Increased food access
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Reduced waste
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Stronger community systems
Why It Matters
Nearly 60% of food in Canada is wasted, much of it recoverable.
Our partners help turn surplus into support.
Partner With Us
Connect with Evelyn Cerda, VP Impact and Partnerships
Agriculture and Food Partners
Bunge
Farmers Feeding Families
We produce an easy-to-make soup mix using donated lentils, oats and other ingredients, helping families prepare nutritious meals. With a shift toward plant-based diets, this program capitalizes on Saskatchewan's lentil farming to provide an accessible, healthy food option.
This soup contains more than nutritious food. It is nurtured by the contributions of farmers, industry, academics, and food banks. Our clients enjoy their soup knowing that prairie people take care of our neighbours!
AGT Foods
School Food Program Support
Farmers can donate a portion of their crops to secure credits for food banks to purchase affordable goods like pasta, rice, and pulses. By partnering with AGT Foods & Ingredients, this program allows for continuous support to food banks across the province.
To participate in the AGT Food Bank Crop Exchange Program, producers simply commit to an amount and “Round Down” their delivery when dropping off their load of pulses, grains and canola at an AGT Foods facility
Avena Foods
Farm2Kitchen Oats
Avena Foods works with local oat farmers to donate a portion of their delivery, which is processed into ready-to-eat oats for families in need. Through this program, we ensure that everyone can enjoy nutritious, farm-fresh oats.
Food does not come from a grocery store. It comes from a farmer. Kick-started by a donation from RoLo Farms Ltd. – helmed by Roy Klym, Farm2Kitchen connects local producers to kitchen tables around the province ensuring that oatmeal will be an option in food insecure households.
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Avena
Farm2Kitchen Soup
We produce an easy-to-make soup mix using donated lentils, oats and other ingredients, helping families prepare nutritious meals. With a shift toward plant-based diets, this program capitalizes on Saskatchewan's lentil farming to provide an accessible, healthy food option.
This soup contains more than nutritious food. It is nurtured by the contributions of farmers, industry, academics, and food banks. Our clients enjoy their soup knowing that prairie people take care of our neighbours!
NutraSun & Avena
Pancake Mix
In partnership with Viterra, we receive donations of red lentils that are distributed to families and 50 community partners. This program emphasizes the power of local production in fighting hunger.
The initiative was first launched in May 2021, when Farmers Feeding Families was announced as a new partnership between Viterra, Government of Canada, Conexus Credit Union, CanMar and Bennett Dunlop.
Protein and Fresh Food Initiatives
SCA/CWA/ Western Prime
Prairie Protein
Protein is essential to a balanced diet, and through this program, we seek to secure 60,000 pounds of protein each year. Farmers can donate livestock to be processed by our partner, Western Prime Meat Processor. The value of the donation is treated as a cash gift, providing farmers with a tax receipt.
A win-win for families and producers! You donate, we processed, you receive a tax receipt for the market value of the final product amount. We distribute to communities in need.
SSGA
Annual Beef Drive
Since 2016, the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association has been running its Annual Beef Drive. The Beef Drive is in partnership with Food Banks of Saskatchewan and it collects over 12,000 pounds of beef every year.
If you are interested in donating to the SSGA Beef Drive, please contact their team at gm@stockgrowers.com
Monette Farms
Vegetable Recovery
Monette Farms is one of the biggest vegetable farm companies in Saskatchewan. They have partnered with us to recover all off-spec vegetables and distribute in Regina, Swift Current and Outlook areas.
Thanks to Monette, our neighbours will have access to fresh produce year-round.
By re-allocating off-spec and surplus to the Food Bank, Monette is also reducing emissions. It's a win-win for our communities!
Sask Eggs
Prairie Protein
Protein is essential to a balanced diet, and through this program, we seek to secure 60,000 pounds of protein each year. Farmers can donate livestock to be processed by our partner, Western Prime Meat Processor. The value of the donation is treated as a cash gift, providing farmers with a tax receipt.
A win-win for families and producers! You donate, we processed, you receive a tax receipt for the market value of the final product amount. We distribute to communities in need.
SaskMilk
Annual Beef Drive
Since 2016, the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association has been running its Annual Beef Drive. The Beef Drive is in partnership with Food Banks of Saskatchewan and it collects over 12,000 pounds of beef every year.
If you are interested in donating to the SSGA Beef Drive, please contact their team at gm@stockgrowers.com
Innovation and Sustainability
FCC
Modular Growing Container
With crucial support from Farm Credit Canada, this initiative focuses on sustainable, containerized agriculture to grow fresh produce for our food bank clients. In addition to food, we support the development of indoor agriculture in Saskatchewan.
This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone in our fight against food insecurity. By embracing innovative solutions like containerized agriculture, we aim to expand our impact, ensuring that vulnerable individuals and families have consistent access to healthy food options.
Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre
Product Development
With crucial support from Farm Credit Canada, this initiative focuses on sustainable, containerized agriculture to grow fresh produce for our food bank clients. In addition to food, we support the development of indoor agriculture in Saskatchewan.
This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone in our fight against food insecurity. By embracing innovative solutions like containerized agriculture, we aim to expand our impact, ensuring that vulnerable individuals and families have consistent access to healthy food options.
Community and Corporate Partnerships
POB, Leo's, & Vic's
Community Lager
Pile O' Bones Brewing Co., Leopold's Tavern, and Victoria's Tavern came together to create a specially brewed Community Lager and fight hunger in our community!
100% of sales proceeds go to the Regina Food Bank.
Community Lager has raised over 100,000 meals for the Regina Food Bank. This is a great story about industry coming together to fight hunger in our community.
Community Lager is available on tap during the holidays and cans available for purchase at Pile O'Bones.
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