Regina Food Bank is seeing more than double the number of people using its services due to COVID-19, serving over 14,000 people per month, compared to 5,000 for the same time period in 2019.The charity organization, which relies solely on community support to feed those in need, is also experiencing a significant drop in donations from the public.
CEO John Bailey said its logistics have gone up exponentially from purchasing food to meet the demand. Expect higher prices, not food shortages due to coronavirus pandemic, expert says “We are purchasing from suppliers and wholesalers to make sure we are getting food to those in need,” Bailey said. “If numbers stay like this and donations stay low on the food end, we are going to have to.