Pictou County Food Bank East

Pictou County Food Bank East The Pictou East Food Bank was established in 1989 and is a not-for-profit agency that receives no government funding for its day-to-day operations.

We rely on donations of food and funds from local businesses, individuals and from the provincial food bank

Need Food Support? Here's How to RegisterGetting help from the food bank is easy. If you need food assistance, simply fo...
06/15/2026

Need Food Support? Here's How to Register

Getting help from the food bank is easy. If you need food assistance, simply follow the registration steps below to access our services.

To register, visit us at our location: 410 Granville Street, New Glasgow

When you arrive, we’ll ask a few basic questions, including:
• Names of household members
• Dates of birth for household members
• Address and phone number

Please bring identification for every member of your household.
( Because we keep only limited information on file -name, date of birth, and contact information- you will be asked to show ID for household members each time you visit the food bank.)

Food distribution hours:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays --8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
(Closed on holidays.)

Households may access the food bank once per month and will receive approximately 3–5 days of food per person in the household.

❗ Please note: Your first visit must be completed in person at our location.

We understand that everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, and our team is here to assist you with dignity and respect. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We hope this information is helpful, and we look forward to serving our community.

The SW Weeks Annual Golf Tournament, held last Saturday, raised $805.00 for the Food Bank. SW Weeks Construction generou...
06/14/2026

The SW Weeks Annual Golf Tournament, held last Saturday, raised $805.00 for the Food Bank. SW Weeks Construction generously matched the amount raised, bringing the total donation to $1,610.00!

Pictured below are Ivan Robertson of SW Weeks Construction and Bryan Butryn of the Food Bank.

A sincere thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event a success. Your support helps make a difference in our community.

A big shoutout and thank you to the awesome students from Northumberland Regional High School who hosted a BBQ as part o...
06/12/2026

A big shoutout and thank you to the awesome students from Northumberland Regional High School who hosted a BBQ as part of their service learning project in support of Pictou County Food Bank East!

Thanks to their hard work and the support of the community, they raised almost $500 for the food bank. What an incredible achievement!

We are so grateful that these students chose to support our organization. 💕Their enthusiasm, generosity, and commitment to helping others will make a real difference for local individuals and families.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, grabbed a burger, and helped make the event such a success. We truly appreciate your support!

❤️ From all of us at Pictou County Food Bank East — thank you!

Pictured below students Clark Touesnard , Liam Burns, crouton Perry, Elliott Jefferson and foodbank volunteer Marianne Robertson

Thank You, Walmart New Glasgow and Pictou County!We are incredibly grateful to Walmart New Glasgow and their amazing cus...
06/07/2026

Thank You, Walmart New Glasgow and Pictou County!

We are incredibly grateful to Walmart New Glasgow and their amazing customers for their support through the "Fight Hunger. Spark Change." campaign.

The generosity shown throughout this campaign was truly remarkable. Every donation made at the checkout helped support local individuals and families facing food insecurity right here in Pictou County.

To the staff at Walmart New Glasgow, thank you for championing this important cause and helping raise awareness about hunger in our community.

To the customers who chose to give, thank you for your kindness and compassion. Your support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of many of our neighbours.

Pictou County continues to show what a caring and generous community it is. Together, we are making a real impact in the fight against hunger.

From all of us at Pictou County Foodbank East, **thank you for helping to spark change!** ❤️

Hello - Once again we are in need of empty egg cartons to help us safely distribute fresh eggs to families in our commu...
05/31/2026

Hello - Once again we are in need of empty egg cartons to help us safely distribute fresh eggs to families in our community.
If you have any clean, empty cartons, we’d be so grateful if you could drop them off.

Please drop them off at the Food Bank, on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 8 AM to 11:30 AM

Thank you for supporting your community and helping us reduce waste while feeding families - Feel free to share this post to help spread the word!
Thank you

Community BBQ in Support of the Food Bank!Mark your calendars for May 30th and come out to support a BBQ fundraiser orga...
05/29/2026

Community BBQ in Support of the Food Bank!

Mark your calendars for May 30th and come out to support a BBQ fundraiser organized by NSCC students in support of the Pictou County Food Bank East!

We encourage everyone to stop by, enjoy some delicious BBQ, and show your support for these amazing students and our community food bank.

Thank you, NSCC students, for choosing to give back to your community in such a meaningful way. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

A huge thank you to the Pictou County Antique Car Club for their generous donation to the Pictou County Food Bank East! ...
05/29/2026

A huge thank you to the Pictou County Antique Car Club for their generous donation to the Pictou County Food Bank East!

The Car Club continues to make a positive impact in our community by supporting a number of charities, including our food bank. We are so grateful for their kindness, generosity, and commitment to helping local families.

Thank you to all of the members and supporters of the Pictou County Antique Car Club

Pictured below: Members of the Pictou County Antique Car Club; Eric Boudreau, Treasurer, Donnie Gillis VP and Dave Hepditch President, representatives from other charity organizations and Lia LeClair from Pictou County Foodbank East

We’ve been fortunate enough to receive a generous amount of fresh corn on the cob! 🌽With the weekend coming up, we want ...
05/28/2026

We’ve been fortunate enough to receive a generous amount of fresh corn on the cob! 🌽

With the weekend coming up, we want to make sure none of it goes to waste. Anyone who would enjoy some fresh corn this weekend is welcome to stop by our parking lot at 410 Granville Street, New Glasgow, on FRIDAY MAY 29 between 9am -11 am and help themselves while quantities last.

Please note:
🌽 While quantities last
🌽 Bags will not be available — please bring your own bag or container

We’re happy to be able to share with our community. 💛

HELLO! Once again we are in need of empty egg cartons to help us safely distribute fresh eggs to families in our commun...
05/27/2026

HELLO! Once again we are in need of empty egg cartons to help us safely distribute fresh eggs to families in our community.
If you have any clean, empty cartons, we’d be so grateful if you could drop them off.

Please drop them off at the Food Bank, on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between 8 AM to 11:30 AM

Thank you for supporting your community and helping us reduce waste while feeding families -Feel free to share this post to help spread the word!

Thank you

Address

410 Granville Street
New Glasgow, NS
B2H4Z2

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday 8:30am - 11:30am
Friday 8:30am - 11:30am

Telephone

+19027552906

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