01/01/2026
In Saskatchewan, Canada, the Regina Food Bank has opened what’s being called the country’s first full-scale free grocery store. 🛒🇨🇦
The store looks like a regular supermarket — with aisles, carts, fresh produce, and full refrigerators.
Instead of receiving pre-packed food boxes, families can shop for themselves with dignity and choice.
Registered clients can visit every two weeks and take home up to CAD $200 worth of groceries, enough for 7–10 days.
The goal is to respect dietary needs, allergies, and cultural preferences.
Organizers say this model could help feed 25% more people than traditional food hampers.
The project was made possible through CAD $3.7 million in donations, including a $1 million gift from The Mosaic Company.
A new way to fight food insecurity — should more cities follow this model? 👇
