The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping the Empty Stocking Fund, and isn’t stopping the need for Christmas hampers.
The Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund is taking applications starting this week at the Food Bank, 1171 101st St, North Battleford. Applications are being accepted until Dec. 4, with hours Monday to Friday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The food bank is requesting you bring the following Information:
Proof of address including actual house address or land location (which can be found on power bill).
Proof of income: this includes a paycheque stub, or social services cheque total needs stub, or student loan statement, or employment insurance stub AND Child Tax Benefit Statement, child support, bank statement.
Proof of expenses: power, energy, water bill. rent receipt, childcare receipt
Identification: health cards, driver’s license.
If you are not receiving child tax for children in your care, proof that they reside with you will also be required.
Those missing the required information will be sent away. You are asked to wear a mask and only one person per household is being allowed into the building to apply, as there is limited seating in the waiting area in order to social distance. If you are sick you are asked to stay home.
