living assistance

school can be expensive. the following programs may assist you with covering the cost of living, food, energy and other expenses.

canada learning bond

there is opportunity for low-income families to take advantage of the federal government's canada learning bond. by simply opening an resp and getting a social insurance number for their child, families can receive a total of $2000, without having to contribute any money directly. 

thunder bay good food box program

the good food box program is a non-profit program for families and individuals who want to purchase quality, fresh, local produce at a lower price than shopping at grocery stores. you can purchase a family box for $25 or an individual box for $15.

lusu food resource centre programs

free soup fridays: every friday at 12pm come to the food resource centre (room uc 2014b) for free soup, fully sponsored by aramark.

free lunch program: 12pm on tuesday's at the frc in collaboration with the outpost!

free breakfast program: free breakfast snacks on mon. & wed. from 10:30am-1pm at the frc.

lusu food resource centre

our regular opening hours* for emergency grocery pick-up are as follows, monday to thursday: 11:00am-4:00pm, friday: 12:00pm-4:00pm *our hours are subject to change. questions? email frc@lusu.caif there is a long line up, there may be wait times.

a list of food programs and food banks

there are many programs offered in and around thunder bay that provide food for free or for deeply discounted!