Sask. residents step up to help Moose Jaw Food Bank avoid cutting hampers in half [Video]

Jason Moore was prepared to cut hampers in half at the food bank in Moose Jaw, Sask.

About 800 households in the city west of Regina require assistance every month, double from two years ago. In late July, the food bank’s executive director was worried there wasn’t enough food to meet demand, forcing him to plead for help in an open letter he posted on social media.

His calls were answered.

Moore said more than $50,000 in donations has flowed in as of mid-August, allowing clients to continue to receive two hampers per month, not one.

“I was feeling pretty sick and this is just a huge sense of relief,” he said.

“I’ve watched time and time again how Moose Jaw has pulled through for our community and this was no exception. It’s beautiful to see.”

He said there have been donations big and small, from residents, companies and other organizations. Various fundraisers have …