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
McDonald’s – Rise Above Enterprises Ltd.
We are sincerely grateful to McDonald’s, operated locally by Rise Above Enterprises Ltd., for their generous support and hands-on involvement in our holiday programs. Their donation and volunteer time helped ensure children, youth, and families in our community felt supported during the holiday season. Thank you for your commitment to giving back and for being a valued community partner.
A Heartfelt Thank You to SaskTel for Their Support Last December
Last December, we received generous support from SaskTel through the cheque they provided. This contribution helped strengthen our work and allowed us to continue serving the community during an important time of the year. We are truly grateful for SaskTel’s kindness and commitment to supporting local initiatives. Your contribution made a meaningful difference, and we appreciate the trust you’ve shown in the work that we do. Thank you, SaskTel, for your support and partnership.
A Big Thank You to Associated Canadian Travellers Club
Our hearts are full of gratitude for the Associated Canadian Travellers Club and their generous support this Christmas. 💝 Through their cheque donation to the Empty Stocking Fund and our food bank, they are helping us make sure more children wake up to gifts under the tree and more families have food on their tables this holiday season. Thank you ACT, for believing in our work and for sharing your kindness with our community. Your generosity is making a real difference for the kids and families we serve.
Thank You RBC for Your Generousity
We would like to thank RBC for their generous cheque donation in support of our Christmas programs for kids. Your contribution helps us provide gifts, support, and holiday cheer to children in our community this season. We truly appreciate your kindness, generosity, and commitment to making Christmas brighter for our kids. 🎄💙
Thank You Northland Power for Your Generous Monetary Donation
We would like to thank Northland Power for their generous monetary donation in support of our Christmas programs for kids. Their contribution helps us provide gifts and support to children in our community during the holiday season. We truly appreciate your kindness, generosity, and commitment to making Christmas brighter for our kids. 🎄💚
Thank You Gold Eagle Casino, for Supporting the Empty Stocking Fund
We would like to thank Gold Eagle Casino for their generous support of the Empty Stocking Fund for kids this Christmas. Their donation helps ensure that children in our community receive gifts and experience the joy of the holiday season. We truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to making Christmas brighter for our kids. 🎄🧦🎁
Thank You Battleford United Church, for Your Generous Donation
We would like to thank Battlefords United Church for their generous donation in support of our Christmas programs for kids. Your kindness helps us share joy and hope with children in our community during the holiday season. We truly appreciate your support and giving spirit. 🎄❤️
Thank You FCC for Helping Sort Toys for Kids This Christmas
We would like to thank FCC for their wonderful help in sorting toys for kids this Christmas. Their time and effort made it easier for us to organize the donations and get them ready for distribution. Because of their support, more children in our community will experience joy this holiday season. Thank you FCC for your kindness and teamwork. 🎄🎁
Battlefords Northstar Players Donate Stuffed Toys for Kids This Christmas
We would like to thank the Northstar players for their generous donation of stuffed toys for kids this Christmas. A special acknowledgment to Lane Keyowski and Gage Cornish for personally delivering the toys. Your kindness will bring joy and comfort to many children in our community this holiday season. We truly appreciate your support and Christmas spirit. 🎄🧸
Cram the Ambulance: WPD Ambulance Toy Drive for Kids this Christmas
We would like to thank WPD Ambulance for their support through the “Cram the Ambulance” toy drive. Community members generously donated toys to help fill the ambulance with gifts for kids this Christmas. These toys will bring joy and smiles to children in our community during the holiday season. Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make Christmas a little brighter for our kids. 🎄🎁
Thank You Battlefords Central School for Assembling 360 Christmas Hamper Boxes!
A huge thank you to Battlefords Central School for helping assemble 360 Christmas hamper boxes. The students’ teamwork and enthusiasm made the activity a success, preparing the boxes that will soon be filled for kids and families this holiday season. We truly appreciate your support and Christmas spirit!
Thank You, Discovery Co-op, for Supporting the Empty Stocking Fund
We extend our heartfelt thank you to Discovery Co-op for collecting winter jackets and gift cards in support of the Empty Stocking Fund and the families we serve. Through the generosity of Discovery Co-op staff and customers, we received warm winter jackets and gift cards that will help ensure individuals and families in our community have the support they need during the coldest months of the year. These contributions will go directly to the ESF, helping us provide warmth, comfort, and essential resources to those facing difficult circumstances. Thank you, Discovery Co-op, for your kindness, partnership, and continued support of the ESF.
Thank You RCMP for the “Pack a Patrol Car” Food Drive
The RCMP led the “Pack a Patrol Car” food drive in support of the ESF, helping collect food and monetary donations for local families in need. Thanks to the generosity of the community and the support of the RCMP, we were able to raise $20,000 in food and financial contributions to support our programs.
A Heartfelt Thank You to Meota United Anglican Church
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to Meota United Anglican Church for your generous support and care for our community. Your $20,000 cheque donation will help us continue our work and provide meaningful assistance to individuals and families who need it most. We are truly grateful for your kindness, compassion, and the trust you’ve placed in us. Thank you for making a lasting difference.
Thank You Saskatchewan Union of Nurses Local 259
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses Local 259 for their generous support of our community. Thank you for your monetary donation and for donating toques and mitts. Your kindness helps provide comfort and warmth to individuals and families especially during the winter season. On behalf of our team and the people we serve, thank you for making a meaningful difference.
Walmart 2025 Fight Hunger. Spark Change campaign
Thanks to Walmart Canada’s generous grant of over $11,000, we were able to provide ready-to-eat meals for our single clients—especially senior men who struggle with cooking. These simple heat-and-serve meals have offered comfort, dignity, and real relief. We’ve also seen a sharp rise in seniors needing our support. Today, 15% of the adults we serve are seniors, a number that has doubled in recent years. We are deeply grateful for this meaningful support.
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!
