Antigonish Community Food Bank

06/02/2026

Did you know…
Best before does NOT mean bad after?

Best before date = quality and freshness
Unopened food that has been stored properly is often safe to eat after its best before date.

Expiration date = safety
Food should not be eaten after this date. Some products, like infant formula and certain nutritional supplements, have legally required expiration dates and should not be used after that date.

Understanding food labels can help reduce food waste and save money!

Learn more about food date labels here:
https://inspection.canada.ca/en/food-labels/labelling/consumers/date-labels-food

Want to know how long foods may last past their best before date?
Check out this guide before tossing them out:
https://www.bccdc.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/Educational%20Materials/EH/FPS/Food/FoodBanksCanadaGuidelinesforFoodShelfLife2013.pdf

05/29/2026

The Antigonish Community Food Bank invites community members to attend our Annual General Meeting.

📅 June 23
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Claymore Inn – Chisholm Room

05/27/2026

🌿💚 We are grateful for the ongoing support from our amazing local businesses and community partners! This week,Mahoney Excavation & Landscaping generously donated their time, labour, and materials to completely refresh the gardens at the front and side of the food bank.🙌

Pictured here are Deidre and Bryan, whose hard work and generosity helped make this transformation possible. Thank you for giving back and helping our space feel more welcoming for all! ❤️

05/16/2026

Next week is our last week to collect feedback from our clients. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey.

https://forms.office.com/r/fx1deB4EFt

04/30/2026

💛 We want to hear from our clients!

Your feedback helps us improve the food and services we provide to our community.

Please take a minute to fill out our short survey.

04/22/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Antigonish Sobeys and their Customers for their generosity and community spirit 💛

Today, we received both a large food donation 🥫🍞 and a monetary contribution 💵, collected at the cash registers over the holiday season 🎄✨. These donations go a long way in helping us support individuals and families in our community.

Also featured here are some of our dedicated volunteers 🤝, whose time and effort help turn these donations into meaningful support every single day.

Together, we’re making a real difference 💫

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04/18/2026

When you think of food banks, what comes to mind? You’re not alone if it includes third-hand stories and assumptions that may or may not be true. Food banking plays a vital role in relieving hunger and supporting communities, but misconceptions often distort the picture, cloud the conversation and contribute to stigma. Click the link below to read about five common Food Banking Myths
https://foodbankscanada.ca/5-myths-and-misconceptions-you-might-have-heard-about-food-banking/

04/15/2026

It’s official! Our application to become accredited through the Food Banks Canada Standards of Excellence program has been approved!

This is an important accomplishment. The standards provide a framework for food banks across Canada to identify opportunities
in the areas of innovation and client service.

This benefits not only our food bank, but also many others across the country serving their neighbours in need.

04/14/2026

04/13/2026

The Food Bank Warehouse Associate plays a key role in supporting daily operations by safely transporting food donations, supplies, and equipment. This position helps ensure timely pickups and deliveries while maintaining a high level of professionalism and care when interacting with donors, volunteers, and community partners. The position is Part-Time 20 hours per week. To see the full job posting please go to the link below
https://novascotiaworks.ca/nsdc/job/food-bank-warehouse-associate/37a7db32-50b1-46c9-b192-b24be4266d39?fbclid=IwY2xjawRJpYFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUbnR2Yzh2RjdLRkFXMVBFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgHQeVTByFsAKOhbxyydEi0pq8fJSxZn0V8Zt0-inBf_D_cWr6um1lfPisOz_aem_8fEMmpsOF5clXHhTWDC1aw