Thank You
We are grateful
The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre also known as the Empty Stocking Fund Inc. is powered in part by the support of individuals, businesses, and organizations. Sponsorships and donations of funds and services help us meet the food, outdoor winter clothing, and assistance needs in our area.
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Meet some of our supporters
Thank You, Reuben’s Roots, for Sharing Fresh Plants and Harvest
We are truly grateful to Reuben’s Roots for their continuous generosity in supporting our community garden. 🌱 They have been donating a variety of fresh vegetable plants to help us grow, and they’ve also shared some of their own fresh harvest with us. These contributions play a huge role in ensuring that we can provide fresh and nutritious food for the people we serve. On behalf of the Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre, our staff, volunteers, and community members, Thank you, Reuben’s Roots, for helping us nourish our community with fresh goodness.
A Generous Gift from Gold Eagle Casino (SIGA) Supports Families and Individuals in Need
We are incredibly grateful to Gold Eagle Casino SIGA), for their generous donation of $5,000 to the Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre. This contribution will go a long way in helping us provide food and essential resources, not only to families, but also to individuals and households across our service area who are facing food insecurity. On behalf of our staff, volunteers, and everyone we serve, thank you for your kindness and support. Together, we continue to build a stronger, more caring community.
Marking 50 Years with Kindness: Sound City Supports the Food Bank
A huge thank you to Sound City for celebrating their 50th anniversary by giving back to the community! They generously donated $650 in cash and 345 lbs of food valued at $1,235.10 and a total of $1,885.20 in support of the Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre. We’re so grateful for this incredible act of generosity. Thank you, Sound City, for making your milestone count in such a meaningful way!
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Community in Action: Garden Support from North Battleford Fire & Emergency Services
A huge thank you to Nathan, Brett, and the entire North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services team for generously delivering water to support our garden project here at the Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre. Your help is a big step forward in growing our garden and building a stronger, healthier community. This support means so much as we prepare to start planting very soon. Acts of service like this are a true example of community spirit in action. We’re grateful for your partnership together.
Grateful Hearts: Saskatchewan K. of C. Charitable Foundation Donation
We’re sending our heartfelt thanks to the Saskatchewan K. of C. Charitable Foundation for their generous donation to the Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre. Their contribution directly supports our mission to provide food and essential resources to individuals and families in need. With partners like you, we’re able to continue building a stronger, more caring community. Thank you for taking the time to visit us and for standing beside us in the spirit of service and compassion. Your support is deeply appreciated! #NeighboursHelpingNeighbours
Frisch Engineered Products Inc. Staff give back!
Absolutely Incredible Generosity! ✨🎄 The Empty Stocking Fund is overjoyed to announce an extraordinary donation of $1,200 from the amazing team at Frisch Engineered Products Inc. for this year’s ESF Christmas Campaign! ❤️ Faced with the choice of hosting a staff Christmas dinner party or making a difference in their community, the staff at Frisch unanimously decided to donate the money to support local families in need this holiday season. Their kindness and selflessness are truly inspiring! 🌟 Thanks to this incredible gift, we’ll be able to provide: 🎁 4 family-sized Christmas Food Hampers with 2 new toys each, 🎁 1 additional family-sized Christmas Food Hamper to help even more neighbors in need. As the cost of living continues to rise, many families are struggling to make ends meet. Thanks to the generous support of donors like Frisch, the Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre can help bring the spirit of the season to life. Through our Share the Joy initiative, every child registered for the ESF Christmas Hamper will receive a brand-new gift, and families can enjoy not just Christmas Day but the whole holiday season with nourishing meals. 🎄🍽️ 💝 From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to the compassionate staff at Frisch for making such a meaningful impact. Together, we are creating moments of hope, joy, and connection this holiday season. 🎅✨
Saskatchewan Union of Nurses Local 33 Gives Back to the Community
Thank you to the SUN Local 33 nurses for their years supporting the Empty Stocking Fund. Since 2019, 140 Local 33 nurses have been making nearly $10,000 in donations to local charities yearly. The BDFRC is one of those lucky charities here in our community who receives the SUN Local 33 nurses support.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Matt, Amanda, Kaya & Kingi
We are deeply grateful to Matt, Amanda, Kaya, and Kingi for their incredible donation of baby formula, as well as their kind gesture of dropping off an additional 20 cases of formula from another donor. Your generosity, made in memory of Olivia Marigold, beloved niece and cousin, touches all of us at the Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre (BDFRC). Baby formula and diapers are among the items we run out of most frequently. With over 2,150 individuals relying on us each month from 31 surrounding communities, and 53% of those we help being children, these donations make an enormous difference. Thank you for helping us continue to support the families who depend on us, and for honoring Olivia's memory in such a meaningful way. Your kindness is truly appreciated.
LVSchell donates plot for Food Bank to create Lasagna Garden
Thanks to LVSchell Construction who donated a city plot for us to use for the gardening season. We created a "Lasagna Garden" on the plot. A lasagna garden is a design using no digging or tilling. It is composed of alternating layers of organic material, filled with long term nutrition for your garden soil and plants. Check out our blog for more information.
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Fishing for Food Banks 2021
Nice catch! A big thank you to Len Thompson’s Fishing for Food Banks™ program, and to Leisure Time Sports Excellence in Battleford for carrying these limited edition lures. 50% of the proceeds of these lures supports food banks and food security programs across Canada, including the Battlefords District Food & Resource Centre.
Battleford Furniture
Thank you Battleford Furniture for purchasing and donating local honey for The Empty Stocking Fund. They unloaded the honey from their trailer, packed it onto a pallet and wrapped it for us. The locally produced honey was donated by Battleford Furniture for the Empty Stocking Fund Christmas Hamper. Thank you! Pictured above in back row: Kjell Graupe (Warehouse Coordinator) and Erin Katerynych (Evecutive Director). In the front is local farmer Mr. Southgate and an employee.
Splish Splash Auto, RV & Pet Wash
Splish Splash Auto, RV & Pet Wash thanked first responders, and healthcare workers by offering free car washes, done by staff the entire month of April. 255 vehicles were washed totalling $3200.00! Splish Splash topped up the donation to $4000.00 towards the food bank!
