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Everyone can make a difference for Nova Scotians struggling with food insecurity. Whether it’s hosting a food drive, donating proceeds from your event, volunteering, or advocating for food security, your time, energy, creativity, and passion are critical. There’s no limit to the innovative ways you can help!

Volunteer Updates

Tejas
Tejas is a Jack-of-all-Trades kind of volunteer! He’s the best kind of 'yes-man'! It doesn’t matter where we need help, Tejas is there to lend a...
Marjorie and Aileen
Marjorie and Aileen are a great duo! They enjoy working together and make a great volunteer team! Marjorie Swingler has been a volunteer deposit...
jeannette miller
Jeannette volunteered closely with our Community Connections team. She has contributed over 1700 volunteer hours and has been helping Feed Nova...
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David has been dedicated to getting our data right for the last 15 years. As a teacher and a scientist, before he retired, David believed in the...
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Pam has been a volunteer with Feed Nova Scotia since 2012, working as an Inventory Data Entry an Special Events volunteer. Pam has an enthusiasm and...
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Thane is a volunteer Driver for Feed Nova Scotia! His huge heart and dedication are a true gift to thousands of hungry Nova Scotians and we couldn’t...
Photo of Ella, Abby, and Shelayne Hanson
We first met Ella Hanson when she came through our doors to donate a turkey and all the fixings. She used money she collected busking with her violin...
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Adelaide helps out in all areas of our organization, but this summer she's lending us her green thumb to coordinate a community garden in Burnside...
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"I've been blessed all my life with good health and a decent-paying job, so when I retired I wanted to help people who weren't so fortunate." Gary...
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Norma manages the reception desk and runs our Adopt-a-Family program. Seen here with her daughter Jill (also a volunteer!), they're making an impact...