Food Bank donations still needed after holidays [Video]

The post holiday season lull in donations is an annual challenge for many organizations including the Regina Food Bank.

Many people give during the month of December while in the holiday spirit, but January often results in a drop of donations, potentially creating shortages.

Regina Food Bank CEO John Bailey says there is often an increase in usage over the holidays and that too can lead to shortages come January.

“We basically doubled our weekly input the week before the Christmas break, so it was a busy December,” he said.

Bailey says over the past few years, the need for the food bank has remained high all year-round and has made it harder to recoup supplies during what used to be traditionally slower months for usage.

“We’re always asking folks to not forget that hunger is a 12-month issue in our city so anything they can do to support is …