The Children’s Summer Food Program is now open for registration for families who need help accessing healthy meals for children this summer. Precooked, frozen meals that can be reheated are available throughout July and August for Island families with school-aged children...
Organizations are invited to submit applications for funding to host community meal events for seniors in PEI. The Seniors Community Meal Grant Pilot Program provides one-time funding of up to $5,000 to community-based organizations and groups across the province to provide free...
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021. It is a requirement of the Act that the Government of Prince Edward Island provide an annual report on progress made toward targets to eliminate poverty, food insecurity, and chronic homelessness.
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021. It is a requirement of the Act that the Government of Prince Edward Island provide an annual report on progress made toward targets to eliminate poverty, food insecurity, and chronic homelessness.
Increases to social programs rates will come into effect on March 1, 2024 to expand support and resources to Island households receiving assistance. Islanders receiving Social Assistance or Assured Income benefits will see a five per cent increase to their basic unit rate (BUR)...
Application form for PEI Livestock Strategy Program
Social Assistance will help you pay for basic needs (food, clothing, shelter) when you do not have enough money. Depending on your financial need, you may also receive payment for childcare, medicine, and other living essentials. If you are a PEI resident age 18 years or older...
A new program will help the agriculture industry on Prince Edward Island better prepare and address current and future challenges that face the industry. Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the PEI...
The Department of Housing, Land and Communities issued a Request for Proposals in the fall of 2022 to engage a consultant to complete a needs assessment for Kings County to better understand the current housing needs for the area which includes out-of-the-cold services, e