MISSION – NDP MLAs Bob D’Eith and Pam Alexis say that funding distributed to local food banks and food security programs across B.C. will help support people in need in Mission.

“Our government has always supported food banks and they have a long tradition of making sure that families who may be struggling don’t go hungry,” said Bob D’Eith, MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission. “Especially around the holidays, food banks make a huge difference for British Columbians and we are here to help support the work of food banks in Mission and Maple Ridge.”

In August 2023, the Province announced $15 million in funding for Food Banks B.C. to help people in B.C. access nutritious food in their communities. This funding was then distributed by Food Banks B.C. to local organizations, including in Mission, where the St. Joseph’s Food Bank received $44,444.

“The St. Joseph’s food bank has helped hundreds of families in Mission this year, and our government supports the work they do,” said Pam Alexis, MLA for Abbotsford-Mission. “I can’t stress enough how the staff and volunteers at St. Joseph’s are such incredible and valuable members of our communities.”

This funding is an investment to support food banks in B.C., and was part of a larger $200 million announced in the spring for work to strengthen the food supply, increase availability of fresh food, encourage food production in remote areas, strengthen food infrastructure, and create more regional food hubs.

Funding for these local organizations helps them to have a direct impact on their communities, and be able to choose how best to serve people in need. This funding is key in communities like Mission where food insecurity has risen due to global inflation, and emergencies that have interrupted supply chains and food production.

Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023SDPR0051-001338