Regina Food Bank

What Regina Food Bank does

The Regina Food Bank operates as a charitable non-profit organization (legal entity Regina & District Food Bank Inc., CRA Charitable Number 119113975 RR0001) founded in 1984 and headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. The organization fights food insecurity across the Regina region through a portfolio of food distribution programs serving vulnerable community members, including families, children, seniors, Indigenous peoples, and newcomers to Canada. In fiscal year 2024-2025, it supported 22,638 unique individuals across 67,529 household visits, distributed 93,412 food hampers, and provided an estimated 4.1 million meals.

The organization operates two primary facilities in Regina: a main warehouse and headquarters at 445 Winnipeg St. for hamper distribution, and the BMO Asahtowikamik Community Food Hub at 1881 Broad St., a national-first grocery-store-style food bank where clients choose their own food. Core programs include the Food Hamper Program, BMO Asahtowikamik Community Food Hub, School Food Program (Lunch Program, School Pantry, Weekend Snack Kits, Summer Hampers), Non-Food Reclamation Program, and Financial & Nutritional Literacy Program. The technology stack focuses on physical food transformation: bulk donation processing via freezing and dehydrating equipment (FCC Food Transformation Initiative), modular indoor agriculture (FCC Modular Growing Container), shelf-stable product development (Farm2Kitchen Soup Mix developed with University of Saskatchewan researchers), and crop exchange programs (AGT Food Bank Crop Exchange). Distribution is executed through direct client service, home delivery, and a 86-partner network of community agencies and schools.

The business model is donation-driven rather than revenue-generating. Cash inflows comprise monetary donations (~$4.08 million annually per impact page), corporate sponsorships with tiered giving structures (Legacy Planter $1M+ including BMO; Partner in Hope $500K-$999K including Mosaic and SaskMilk; Nourisher $250K-$500K including Innovation Federal Credit Union, K+S Potash, Co-operators, BHP, The Hill Companies, and AGT), matched-gift campaigns (Nutrien up to $50,000, Mosaic up to $75,000), and government grants ($320,000 first-year funding from the National School Food Program with Government of Saskatchewan support). In-kind food donations totaled $12.68 million in 2024-2025 (14.4% YoY growth), sourced primarily from Saskatchewan agricultural producers (Bunge, AGT, Avena, Monette Farms, SaskMilk, Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association). The organization employs 11-50 staff, leverages 24,092 volunteer hours annually, and claims a 3:1 community impact ratio. Leadership transitioned in 2026 with Mary Weimer appointed CEO effective July 13, 2026, succeeding John Bailey.

Name

Regina Food Bank

Legal name

Regina & District Food Bank Inc.

Website

https://reginafoodbank.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Regina Food Bank is a charitable non-profit organization in Regina, Saskatchewan, founded in 1984, that fights food insecurity through food hamper distribution, a national-first grocery-style Community Food Hub, school nutrition programs, and Farm2Kitchen product lines, serving 22,638 unique individuals annually with 4.1 million meals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief and Food Assistance Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI), Food Services Administration (Meal Eligibility, POS, Nutrition Compliance) (EDAJAHAJ)

Keywords

• Food distribution services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food security assistance
• Community food programs
• Charitable food bank

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The primary revenue stream consists of monetary donations from individuals, corporations, and community members. The organization runs campaigns including matching gift programs (e.g., Nutrien matching up to $50,000, Mosaic matching up to $75,000). Donors can contribute online, by mail, or through various campaign events.
2. Corporate Sponsorships and Grants: Major corporate sponsors provide significant funding and in-kind support. Legacy Planter level ($1 million+) includes BMO. Partner in Hope level ($500,000-$999,000) includes The Mosaic Company and SaskMilk. Nourisher level ($250,000-$500,000) includes Innovation Federal Credit Union, K+S Potash, Co-operators, BHP, The Hill Companies, and AGT.
3. Food and Product Donations: The organization receives donated food from agricultural partners (Bunge donating up to 105 tonnes of lentils worth $250,000 annually), retailers, wholesalers, and farmers. These donations are transformed and distributed through food bank programs.
4. Government Funding and Grants: Funding from federal government National School Food Program combined with Government of Saskatchewan support for school nutrition programs. First year of phased school partnership funding is $320,000.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Regina Food Bank is a charitable nonprofit organization that provides free food distribution and related support services to food-insecure individuals and families in Regina, Saskatchewan. It operates the Food Hamper Program, the BMO Asahtowikamik Community Food Hub (a grocery-store-style client choice model), school food programs, a Non-Food Reclamation Program, and a Financial & Nutritional Literacy Program, supported by Farm2FoodBank agricultural partnerships with Saskatchewan producers.

Product overview

The Regina Food Bank operates as a community-based charitable organization offering multiple interconnected food security programs. The core offerings include the Food Hamper Program providing balanced food baskets to households, and the BMO Asahtowikamik Community Food Hub providing a dignity-based grocery store model where clients choose their own food. Supporting programs include the School Food Program (Lunch Program, School Pantry, Weekend Snack Kits, Summer Hampers), Non-Food Reclamation Program distributing essential non-food items through partner agencies, and the Financial & Nutritional Literacy Program educating youth on food budgeting. Agricultural partnership initiatives include Farm2Kitchen Program connecting local Saskatchewan producers to food bank clients through products like soup mix and oats, the Prairie Protein Program for livestock donations, and the Farmers Feeding Families partnership with Bunge supplying lentils.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BMO Asahtowikamik Community Food Hub: A national first grocery store-style food bank located at 1881 Broad St., offering client choice and dignity with free food distribution.
• National School Food Program Partnership
• Farm2FoodBank
• Farm2Kitchen

Products and services

• Food Hamper Program Core food distribution program providing food hampers containing a balanced mix of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, proteins, bread and grains to households facing food insecurity every two weeks, guided by Canada's Food Guide. Clients book appointments by phone or in-person at the Winnipeg Street warehouse.
• BMO Asahtowikamik Community Food Hub A grocery-store-style food distribution model where clients choose their own food free of charge, preserving dignity and enabling selection based on family needs, culture, and health requirements. Features specialized sections for dairy, pasta, protein, produce, plus a Reconciliation Room and Gather and Grow Outdoor Area. Approximately 70-77 families visit daily.
• School Food Program Multi-faceted program including Lunch Program, School Pantry, Weekend Snack Kits, and Summer Hamper Program addressing food insecurity among students and promoting academic success. Partnership with Regina Public Schools leverages Federal Government National School Food Program funding to serve 19 schools and approximately 19,000 students.
• Non-Food Reclamation Program Works with retail partners to distribute essential non-food products including hygiene items, cleaning supplies, kitchen items, school supplies, baby products, and appliances to 86 community agencies and 12 homelessness-focused organizations across Regina.
• Financial & Nutritional Literacy Program Educational initiative teaching children meal planning on a budget, understanding food labels, and balanced nutrition, delivered in partnership with Co-operators and Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan. Sessions are hosted at the Community Food Hub for an immersive learning experience.
• Farm2Kitchen Program Connects Saskatchewan agricultural producers to food bank clients through various initiatives including soup mix, Farm2Kitchen Oats, and pancake mix products made from locally donated ingredients such as Saskatchewan-grown lentils and oats. Includes Farm2Kitchen Oats program with Avena Foods and AGT Food Bank Crop Exchange.
• Prairie Protein Program Partnership with SCA, CWA, and Western Prime Meat Processor allowing farmers to donate livestock for processing, providing protein to families while giving donors tax receipts. Includes the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association Annual Beef Drive collecting over 12,000 pounds of beef annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• 259% increase in food bank usage over six years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BungecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026Launched 'Bunge Farmers Feeding Families' partnership donating up to 105 tonnes of locally grown lentils annually (estimated value $250,000). Lentils are high nutritional value, shelf-stable plant protein distributed through Regina Food Bank's food distribution programs, partner agencies, and school food programs. Partnership highlights the role of local agriculture in community well-being.
• SaskMilkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025Three-year partnership providing 52,250 units of 250ml milk annually for School Food Program plus 50,000 units of 2 litre milk annually for families. New SaskMilk Dairy Section located at Community Food Hub. Partner includes Saputo for dairy processing.
• Greater Vancouver Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2025Cross-provincial alliance redistributing over 90,000 lbs of fresh foods between regions. Saskatchewan sends grains and pulses; BC sends fresh produce (zucchini, carrots, potatoes, squash). Trade facilitated by Greater Vancouver Food Bank's connection to CDS Ltd for $6,000 transfer cost.
• Co-operatorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2025Primary funder of Financial & Nutritional Literacy Program aimed at educating children on food budgeting and healthier eating choices. Partnership with Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority. Sessions hosted at Community Food Hub. Expected to reach 1,600 students per school year.
• Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2025Delivery partner providing curriculum and school connections for Financial & Nutritional Literacy Program. Collaborative model with Regina Food Bank hosting sessions at Community Food Hub for immersive learning experience.
• Regina Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2025National School Food Program partnership leveraging federal and provincial funding to maximize impact. Phase 1 serving 7 schools (January 2025), Phase 2 adding 5 schools (February 2026), Phase 3 adding 7 schools (March 2026). First year funding $320,000. Approximately 19,000 students will benefit when fully operational.
• AGT Foods & IngredientscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGT Food Bank Crop Exchange Program allows producers to donate portion of crops to secure credits for food banks to purchase affordable goods (pasta, rice, pulses). Enables continuous support to food banks across Saskatchewan province.
• Avena FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm2Kitchen Oats program donating portion of oat deliveries processed into ready-to-eat oats for families. Kickstarted by RoLo Farms Ltd. donation. Connects local producers to kitchen tables ensuring oatmeal available in food insecure households.
• University of Saskatchewan (USask)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSask researchers developed Farm2Kitchen Soup Mix with Dr. Michael Nickerson from College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Research funded by Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) to produce therapeutic food products for malnutrition. 15,000 packages produced at Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre.
• Monette FarmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVegetable recovery partnership recovering all off-spec vegetables and distributing in Regina, Swift Current and Outlook areas. Provides fresh produce year-round to neighbours while reducing emissions from food waste.
• Saskatchewan Stock Growers AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Beef Drive partnership since 2016 collecting over 12,000 pounds of beef each year in partnership with Food Banks of Saskatchewan.
• Pile O' Bones Brewing Co., Leopold's Tavern, Victoria's TavernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Lager partnership where 100% of sales proceeds go to Regina Food Bank. Has raised over 100,000 meals. Available on tap during holidays and cans at Pile O'Bones.
• Regina Trades & Skills CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner$180,000 donation in building improvements through Commercial & Industrial Roofing class reroofing 7,100 square feet of main building. Saskatchewan Roofing Contractors Association donated $105,000 in materials. Equivalent to over 540,000 meals in savings.
• CDS LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitated cross-provincial food trade between Greater Vancouver Food Bank and Regina Food Bank at transfer price of $6,000 for distribution of goods both ways.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Calgary Food Bank: Major Alberta food bank with hamper distribution and agency-partner network. Comparable as a Western Canadian food bank serving a major urban centre with corporate sponsorship and volunteer-driven operations.
• Harvest Manitoba (formerly Winnipeg Harvest): Prairie-based food bank serving Winnipeg with food distribution and training programs. Comparable as a neighbouring Prairie-region food bank with similar supply chain from Saskatchewan agricultural producers and similar urban demographic challenges.
• Daily Bread Food Bank: Toronto-based food bank distributing hampers and operating a client-choice food market model. Highly comparable as a Canadian urban food bank with dignity-based distribution, large volunteer base, and school/community partnerships.
• Greater Vancouver Food Bank: Regional food bank serving Metro Vancouver, directly comparable in mandate, scale, and partnership model. Already a strategic alliance partner of Regina Food Bank for cross-provincial food redistribution (90,000+ lbs).
• Second Harvest: Toronto-based food rescue organization focused on food waste reduction and redistribution. Directly comparable to Regina Food Bank's 3.8M pounds landfill diversion metric and Farm2FoodBank producer-surplus model.
• Ottawa Food Bank: Eastern Ontario food bank with hamper distribution, food rescue, and community agency partnerships. Comparable as a mid-sized Canadian urban food bank operating both direct distribution and agency-partner channels.
• Edmonton Food Bank: Alberta-based food bank providing hamper distribution, warehouse operations, and community programs. Comparable regional food bank model with similar reliance on donations, volunteers, and agribusiness partners in Western Canada.
• Moisson Montréal: Quebec's largest food bank serving the Greater Montreal area with food recovery, distribution, and partner-agency network. Comparable in scale, mandate, and partnership-driven operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Feed Ontario: Provincial association representing Ontario food banks. Comparable to Food Banks Canada at a provincial level; provides aggregated procurement, advocacy, and program support to member food banks across Ontario.
• Food Banks Canada: National association representing the Canadian food bank network. Comparable as the umbrella body that sets standards, coordinates national programs, and channels funding to provincial/regional food banks including Regina Food Bank.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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