North of Smokey Food Bank Association

North of Smokey Food Bank Association Donations: Monetary donations may be sent to: [email protected]. We also accept donations of unopened and unexpired items. Chris Matheson.

The North of Smokey Food Bank began in 2003 as an outreach program of the United Church in Cape North. It was an initiative of the then minister, Rev. After several years the ministry was unable to continue the service and it was taken over by a couple of members of the United Church in Ingonish. Gordon Rideout and Hector Murphy volunteered their efforts to continue and grow the food bank, under t

he auspices of the Ingonish United Church. In 2016 it was realized that the need for and use of the Food Bank had grown to a level at which it was no longer feasible for just two volunteers to operate it. At the same time the ability of the United Church to contribute to the running of the Food Bank had declined. As a result, it was decided to incorporate the Food Bank as a separate entity and bring additional volunteers on board to help manage it. Currently

The North Of Smokey Food Bank Association was incorporated as a non-profit society in the province of Nova Scotia on February 18, 2016. There is a Board of Directors made up of 5 community members. The incorporation documents state that the Mission of the Food Bank is “on a volunteer and non-profit basis to relieve poverty by providing and distributing food and food related products to persons of low income in the geographic area north of Cape Smokey in Victoria County, Cape Breton.”

Assistance

The Food Bank is open from 10:30am to 12:30pm on the 3rd Thursday every month. In addition to providing food to community members in need, when needed, the Food Bank also provides families in need with Christmas food hampers. Requests for assistance are kept strictly confidential. We operate on the assumption that anyone requesting assistance is in need and therefore we do not ask for proof of need. Assistance is provided for as long as it is needed. Donations are always welcome. Donations of money may be mailed to: P.O. Box 266, Ingonish, N.S. B0C 1K0 or by e-transfer to: [email protected]

01/03/2026

Just a reminder that the Food Bank is open the third Thursday of every month. This month’s opening is on January 15. Orders must be placed by January 11.

We’d like to thank all those involved in today’s food drive at the Neil’s Harbour Co-op - and to everyone who continues ...
12/13/2025

We’d like to thank all those involved in today’s food drive at the Neil’s Harbour Co-op - and to everyone who continues to help us help our neighbours! We truly appreciate your support. Merry Christmas to all 🎄

Thank you to all the donations of cash, supplies, food and those who purchased our $10.00 Food Hamper Bags! It was a great day and a great cause for our Local Food Bank. Well done everyone

Here are our opening dates for 2025. PLEASE NOTE: Orders MUST be placed no later than the Sunday BEFORE the opening date...
03/06/2025

Here are our opening dates for 2025.

PLEASE NOTE: Orders MUST be placed no later than the Sunday BEFORE the opening date.

The Board of Directors of the North of Smokey Food Bank would like to thank everyone who has supported our food bank thr...
12/17/2024

The Board of Directors of the North of Smokey Food Bank would like to thank everyone who has supported our food bank through the various events that have taken place within our communities these past several weeks, and all throughout year. We have seen a huge increase in the number of clients and your generous support is very much appreciated. Together, we are able to help our friends and neighbours in their time of need. From the bottom of hearts we thank you! Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season.

01/23/2024

2023 Income Tax Receipts will be mailed on January 24, 2024. Thank you to all those who donated, and who donate on a regular basis. Your support makes a great deal of difference in many peoples lives!

01/19/2024

The Food Bank is open today (January 19, 2024) from 9:30 to 11am for order pick up.

11/27/2023

As we approach the season of giving we ask that you keep us in mind when spreading joy. Over this past year we have seen our client numbers double and as such, our expenses have increased significantly. However, through the hard work and dedication of our volunteers we have been able to maintain service to our clients.

Monetary donations can be e-transferred to: [email protected] or mailed to: NOSFBA, PO Box 266 Ingonish NS, B0C 1K0. Income tax receipts are issued for all monetary donations over $20 (mailed in January).

Thank you for your continued support and we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season 🎄

08/21/2023

PLEASE NOTE:
We appreciate all donations to our local food bank. If you are a community group, business, and/or individual who wishes to raise funds or collect food items on behalf of the North of Smokey Food Bank Association, you must obtain our endorsement BEFORE you carry out your solicitation. Thank you for understanding and adhering to our policy.

ATTENTION: Given the pending forecast we will be postponing this month’s opening to FRIDAY, MARCH 17 FROM 1-3pm.
03/14/2023

ATTENTION: Given the pending forecast we will be postponing this month’s opening to FRIDAY, MARCH 17 FROM 1-3pm.

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36068 Cabot Trail
Ingonish, PE
B0C1K0

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