Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre is calling on the public to help them reach the finish line in their Fresh Fruit for Kids Campaign.

There are just a few days left in July and the food bank in partnership with Canpotex is making a final call for support. Canpotex kicked off the campaign with a $50,000 donation, challenging the community to match their support dollar for dollar.

In a news release the SFBLC says thousands of children in Saskatoon lose access to daily food supports during the summer months and currently, children make up 41 per cent of those who access the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre’s Emergency Hamper Program.

Meanwhile, the Government of Saskatchewan says as announced in the provincial budget, $1 million has been provided to Food Banks of Saskatchewan for August to distribute to agencies across the province which the government says fulfills its commitment to provide $2 million over two years to Food Bank of Saskatchewan.

In a news release from the province the Food Banks of Saskatchewan Executive Director Michael 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. As the need grows while donations dwindle, this support arrives at a vital moment for us to nourish our friends, neighbors, and loved ones.”