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