Working Together to Make a Difference
The Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre (also known as The Empty Stocking Fund Inc.) is a local non-profit dedicated to supporting families and individuals in need. Through strong community partnerships, we provide food assistance, essential resources, and supportive programs to help reduce poverty and improve well-being in the Battlefords. We believe in compassion, dignity, and empowerment, ensuring that everyone has access to the basic necessities of life.
Our Vision & Mission
We envision a community where there is an equitable distribution of community resources to meet the needs of children, families, and individuals.
The Empty Stocking Fund Inc., also known as the Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre, is a non-profit organization which exists in partnership with the community to provide food and other services with the aim of alleviating poverty in the Battlefords.
Our History
Founded in the 1950s, the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund (ESF) emerged as a beacon of hope for families facing hardships during the festive season. Over the decades,this initiative has blossomed into a registered charity, extending its reach far beyond Christmas, to establish the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC).
Our Staff
Erin Katerynych
Executive Director
Fatima Canoy
Manager
Collins Areh
Warehouse Supervisor
Kristen Murtaugh
Frontend Worker
Our Board of Directors
Mike Aimoe
Chairman
Michelle Bugg
Treasurer
Tracy Clarke
Secretary
Tracy Benson
Director
Mikes No Frills
Director
Nancy Wagner
Director
Dan Fox
Director
