As people are stocking up on food amid concerns over COVID-19 they are reminded to maybe buy a can or two extra for the Salvation Army Food Bank in Yorkton.
Lieutenant Samuel Tim told Yorkton This Week Wednesday that they are beginning to see an increase in demand.
“We are seeing an increase this week in people looking for food,” he said, adding that it is not just regular clients “but some new ones too.”
Tim said they are anticipating the numbers will increase next week, although what the longer term need may be is difficult to determine.
The Food Bank did implement a process to assess need last year, but Tim added in the face of COVID-19 they are going to look at that policy again. At this time though, Tim said, “we will serve people in need,” adding “. . . these are difficult times right now.”
Of course to serve a growing need the Food Bank does need food on their shelves.
At present Tim said he anticipates enough food to get through next week, but the impact of COVID-19, and how long the situation persists will put pressures on supplies.
“We don’t know what’s nest,” he said.
People wanting to help can make cash donations, which Tim said will allow the Food Bank to re-stock on items in shortest supply.
And, of course canned goods are always welcome.
“One, or two cans, they all help out,” said Tim.
The Food Bank and Family Services are located at 78 South Front Street, Yorkton in the back section of Parkland Community Church.
