Additional Provincial Government funding has been allocated to food banks throughout Grande Prairie.

The Grande Prairie and District Catholic Schools Education Foundation and Grande Prairie Friendship Centre each received a $50,000 Food Security Grant, the Khwahish Foundation of Grande Prairie received a $22,000 Food Security Grant, and the Pregnancy Care Centre Grande Prairie received a $5,000 Food Security Grant.

The conservative government allocated a $40,000 Food Bank Grant to the Salvation Army Grande Prairie Community and Family Services and a $8,000 Food Bank Grant to Hythe and District Food Bank Society.

“No one should have to worry about where their next meal will come from. I am proud of this initiative brought by our United Conservative government to provide food security and support throughout our city and area. Thank you to all the Grande Prairie food bank volunteers, support staff, and donors who work for the wellbeing of our community,” said MLA Dyck.