Farmer Jane Food Drive 2025 – Final Results & Recap π©βπΎπ
We are beyond thrilled to share the results of this yearβs annual Food Drive! Thanks to the generosity of our incredible customers and the unwavering support of our signature sponsors, weβve donated over 130,000 meals this year, bringing the grand total raised directly by Farmer Jane to 370,000 meals since the Food Drive began in 2020. With the Mosaic Million Meal Challenge matching donations in Regina, the overall total for this year is an astonishing 234,150 meals donated as a result of the Food Drive, helping even more friends and neighbours in need.
All donations go to our friends at the Regina Food Bank, Harvest Manitoba, and the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre. π«Ά We are so grateful for our sponsors, customers, and community who led with their hearts. Every hour volunteered and every bit of food donated support a mission far greater than ourselves. Thank you for helping us make this historic year possible and for showing the incredible impact of a unitedΒ community.
Signature Sponsors:
Together, with the help of our fantastic and caring customers, we can continue fighting food insecurity in our cities.
Let’s talk a little about food…
Inflation continues to put pressure on households, and food is one of the hardest-hit areas. In 2025, food prices in Canada are expected to rise by 3% to 5%, with the average family of four spending around $16,834 a year on groceries. Thatβs an increase of up to $801 from last year. These rising prices are being driven by factors beyond our control, like extreme weather, global supply chain challenges, and a weaker Canadian dollar. What we can control is how we come together to make sure everyone has access to affordable, nourishing food.
Across Canada, food banks are feeling the strain. In March 2024 alone, there were over two million visits, which is 90% higher than in 2019. Children make up about one third of all food bank users, and more than one in five people seeking help are employed, showing how deeply this crisis impacts working families. In Saskatchewan, food bank use has risen over 42% in the last five years, and Manitoba continues to see record demand through organizations like Harvest Manitoba. These numbers are not just statistics; they represent our neighbours, friends, and family. Thatβs why Farmer Jane is proud to support food banks and the essential services they provide, helping build stronger, more resilient communities across the Prairies.
About our Local Food Banks
Harvest Manitoba
Harvest Manitoba continues to be the backbone of food security across the province. They collect and distribute 13 million pounds of healthy, nutritious food each year. From their Winnipeg warehouse, they support more than 380 agency partners, reaching over 108,000 Manitobans each month, including 50,000 who visit a food bank for support.
As Manitobaβs only provincial food distribution network and the fourth largest in Canada, Harvest Manitoba not only fills immediate needs but does so with remarkable efficiency.Β EveryΒ dollar donated leverages $10 worth of food. Volunteers are integral to their success, logging 66,000 hours of service last year alone, equivalent to 32 full-time staff. This year, Harvest has extended its reach even farther north, delivering over 250,000 pounds of food to remote communities via air and ice roads, thanks in part to a generous three-year commitment from Manitoba Pork.
This level of impact would not be possible without the unwavering support of the community, donors, volunteers, partners, and staff. Harvest Manitoba ensures that no Manitoban goes hungry and that our province continues to thrive in compassion and resilience.
Regina Food Bank
The Regina Food Bank brings people together to fight hunger and feed hope by distributing food, the ultimate connector that strengthens our community. With no financial cost or eligibility criteria, they provide free hampers and nutritious meals to those in need while offering education and support programs that restore dignity and create lasting change. In 2024, they launched the BMO ASAHTOWIKAMIK Food Hub, a grocery store-style space where clients can choose the food that best meets their familyβs needs. This innovative hub serves more than 17,000 people every month, nearly half of whom are children, and has already made food more accessible for thousands by removing barriers and reducing stigma.
Over the past year, the Regina Food Bank served nearly 20,000 unique individuals, distributing more than 84,000 hampers and over 3.2 million pounds of food, valued at more than 11 million dollars. Of those served, 38 percent were children, 36 percent were newcomers to Canada, 19 percent were Indigenous, and more than half were women. With the support of donors, volunteers, and community partners, the Regina Food Bank continues to grow its impact, providing not just food but hope, dignity, and stronger connections for the people of Regina.
Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre
The Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre is a forward-thinking and collaborative organization dedicated to tackling food insecurity and addressing the root causes of poverty through a systems-based approach. They are committed to creating a food-secure environment where everyone can access safe, affordable, and nutritious food. As innovative leaders, they foster an inclusive, healthy and empowered community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Their Emergency Food Hampers are thoughtfully designed to provide a balanced mix of protein-rich foods, whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables.Β In 2024, they provided overΒ 1,307,941 kgΒ (aboutΒ 2,880,000 lb) of food through this program, contributedΒ $12,291,739Β back into the community through their tax clinic and grew more thanΒ 5,248 kgΒ (aboutΒ 11,500 lb) of produce through their Garden Patch urban farm.Β Wherever possible, ingredients are chosen to be easily combined into wholesome meals, like pairing pasta with tomato sauce, giving families both nutrition and flexibility. Alongside food distribution, they offer education programs, affordable clothing services and community support to empower individuals and families to lead healthy, active lives.
Thank YOU
Starting in September and throughout October, our community came together to make a difference, and the results speak for themselves! Thanks to the generosity of our customers and the unwavering support of our signature sponsors, we donated over 130,000 meals this year, bringing Farmer Janeβs grand total since 2020 to 370,000 meals. With the Mosaic Million Meal Challenge matching donations in Regina, the overall total for 2025 reaches an incredible 234,150 meals donated as a result of the Food Drive.
Every can of beans, jar of peanut butter, or box of rice you contributed helped provide hope, nourishment, and comfort to families in need. Donations went to our friends at the Regina Food Bank, Harvest Manitoba, and the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre. In these challenging times, the importance of community support and the impact of even the smallest donations cannot be overstated. π
We are so grateful for our sponsors, customers, and neighbours who led with their hearts. Together, weβve shown the power of a united community and made a tangible difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity. Thank you for being part of this initiative and helping us build a more caring, connected, and dynamic community.
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Let us remember that it takes a village to heal, and by participating in this initiative, you became an integral part of that village, fostering a more caring and dynamic community. π
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