Children’s voices and the thumping of their steps normally fill the air at the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club. But nowadays, it’s much quieter, as the club turned into a pandemic support service for the community in the wake of COVID-19. “Prior to us suspending our regular programs and services, we would have upwards of … 60 to 90 children and youth here on a Monday-to-Friday basis,” says Nicole Combres, executive director of the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club. “Since we have started offering our pandemic support service, we’ve offered meals and basic necessities to over 120 children and youth in our community.” Although there is less play taking place at the club, the services they provide are still essential to the youth of the