Addressing student food insecurity
Community Food Smart (monthly food box program): masu@mta.ca
More information about food banks and other inquiries: masuexternal@mta.ca
Nearly 2 in 5
post-secondary students across Canada face some form of food insecurity.
More information: Hungry for Knowledge
Want to learn more about student food insecurity? Check out Meal Exchange
Welcome to Community Food Smart!
The Community Food Smart program (also known as the food box program) offers students the chance to order fresh and affordable produce each month - $35 worth of fruits and veggies for only $15! Orders are due at the beginning of each month, and both order and the payment must be completed prior to the month’s deadline in order to be confirmed.
In order to maintain proper health and safety precautions, no more than ten volunteers will pack the bags, PPE will be worn, and all other safety protocols will be followed.
Learn more about the Tantramar Community Food Smart Program, by visiting their Facebook page!
How do I order?
To order:
Email masu@mta.ca with your:
Name
Year at Mount Allison
Phone number
MtA email
To pay:
Please pay with cash at the MASU Office, located on the first floor of the Student Centre.
Office Hours:
Summer: Monday - Friday, 9 am to 4 pm
Winter: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fees:
Everyone (returning and new members):
Monthly $15 bag free
A confirmation email will be sent out once the booking and payment are confirmed.
sackville food bank
The Sackville Food Bank is open to all students.
Drop-in is on Wednesday mornings, 9 am to 11 am.
Address: 9-B Willow Lane
Contact: Email contact@sackvillefoodbank.ca or call (506) 536-4164
“Students are welcome to visit us. Whether it is a regular need, or a one-time request between moving places, it doesn’t matter - if the need is there, we can help.”
campus food bank
The campus food bank is now located in Room 282 in the Wallace McCain Student Centre.
In collaboration with the MASU, Student Life is in the process of establishing a Food Security Committee that will help maintain the food bank and provide feedback to ensure that the space is sustainable, has a variety of offering, and is easily accessible to all students.
The deadline to express interest in joining the committee has passed for the 2023-2024 year, but keep an eye out for other ways to get involved in improving food security in our campus community.
Need help knowing what to do, where to go, or getting connected? We’re here. masuexternal@mta.ca