{"id":63498,"date":"2026-03-31T20:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T23:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=63498"},"modified":"2026-03-31T20:00:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T23:00:59","slug":"n-s-announces-funding-for-food-relief-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=63498","title":{"rendered":"N.S. announces funding for food relief programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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HALIFAX\/EAST HANTS: <\/strong>The Feeding Communities Fund is providing $5.3 million \u2013 more than the $4 million forecast in December \u2013 to community organizations across the province to support local food relief initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fund has provided one-time grants for programs that help Nova Scotian households experiencing food insecurity access safe, nutritious food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was supported by proceeds from the sale of alcohol products from the United States.

\u201cThis funding will help people access healthy food in their communities and support the organizations behind that work,\u201d said Premier Tim Houston. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt helps ensure Nova Scotians can meet their basic needs and live with dignity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Funding is going to 315 non-profits and charities that deliver food programs in urban, rural and Mi\u2019kmaw communities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fund supports both established organizations and smaller, community-based initiatives.

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<\/strong>\u201cFood insecurity touches every part of our province. The Feeding Communities Fund has been instrumental in helping us, along with our incredible partner organizations, make a meaningful difference. With this funding, we can reach more people, strengthen collaboration and stay focused on supporting those in need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“In difficult times, one silver lining is how communities come together to support their neighbours \u2013 and this funding plays a vital role in making that possible.\u201d\u00a0
\u2014 Ken Cleveland, President, Acts of Kindness Society, Yarmouth<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

– on November 27, the Province announced it would sell its remaining U.S. alcohol inventory and direct net proceeds to community food organizations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– U.S. alcohol products were removed from Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. shelves on March 4, 2025, in response to U.S. tariffs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A list of funding recipients is available at: https:\/\/www.novascotia.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/2-4153\/feeding-communities-fund-one-time-food-relief-grant-recipients-en.pdf<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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