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Seniors’ Food Security program extended until February 11
2022-01-31
The Province is extending the Seniors’ Food Security program until February 11, 2022.
Seniors aged 65 plus facing financial challenges with securing healthy and nutritious food can apply for the Senior’s Food Security program. Challenges include significant financial barriers, requiring to self-...
New Canadian Red Cross program offers a hand in friendship to lonely adults
2022-01-24
The Canadian Red Cross Friendly Calls program helps Islanders who may be struggling with loneliness and isolation especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of loneliness can cause health issues ranging from high blood pressure to a reduced quality of life and cognitive decline.
The...
New Seniors’ Food Security program and more funding to food banks
2022-01-20
The Province is providing funding to food banks who are not members of the Association of Island Food Banks and is introducing a food security program for seniors.
Seniors aged 65+ facing financial challenges with securing healthy and nutritious food can apply for the Senior’s Food Security...
Province provides $900,000 to Island food banks and home heating program
2022-01-14
The provincial government is providing $900,000 in funding to the Association of Island Food Banks and the Salvation Army to assist Islanders most in need of support.
The Association of Island Food Banks will receive $500,000 to help people in communities across the Island and the Salvation Army...
Men’s shelters in Charlottetown change to bookings by phone
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/mens-shelters-in-charlottetown-change-to-bookings-by-phone
2022-01-07
Reservations for temporary shelter at Bedford MacDonald House and Deacon House in Charlottetown will change to phone-in bookings through the Shelter Support Line instead of in-person reservations beginning Monday, January 10.
Both men’s shelters will now operate on a 12-hour service model from 8...
Temporary shelter available through Shelter Support Line
2022-01-07
Temporary shelter is available for Islanders in need, especially during extreme weather events or inclement weather. Additional emergency shelter beds have been allocated in preparation for inclement weather tonight and into the weekend.
Islanders in urgent need of shelter can contact the Shelter...
Food security program for children will continue until January 17
2022-01-05
The Department of Social Development and Housing will continue to offer food delivery to Island families facing challenges with food security as a result of the Province-wide school closures.
The Food Security Program will provide pre-cooked, reheatable meals for children that would have...