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WATCH: Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre to benefit from Canada’s Great Kitchen Party being held in Saskatoon on Thursday, October 24.

One of only two airworthy WWII Lancaster Bombers left in the world stopped in Saskatoon as part of its partial across-Canada tour in support of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 100th anniversary. Plus: the Moose Jaw food bank finds itself in a crisis as usage continues to grow. Over the last two years, the number...

Saskatoon Food Bank reports that nearly 8,000 households access food bank services each month. More with Saskatoon Food Bank executive director Laurie O’Connor.

Record numbers of people are using food banks across the county, including the Saskatoon Food Bank.

Frank Banham holds the record as the Saskatoon Blades’ all time franchise point leader. The Blades will be retiring his jersey number 39 on Saturday. Banham said it’s great to be back in Saskatoon, saying he has many fond memories.

Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre executive director Laurie O’Connor said on Friday, “More people are turning to the food bank for support after a challenging year, but the demand comes with more volunteers and community members who want to lend a hand which is great to see.”

It’s a chance to help those who are struggling the most this holiday season, with the annual Light it Up campaign in full swing at the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre.

The number of people needing help from the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre is at an all-time high.

WATCH: It’s Giving Tuesday, a day for global generosity. As Brody Ratcliffe explains, food banks are seeing more demand for their services and while inflation may be putting a pinch on your wallet, there are other ways to help out.

With their current location under increased strain with rising demand, the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre is getting set to expand.

Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre operations director Deborah Hamp reflected on the pressure food banks across Canada are feeling on Thursday. Hamp said summer is particularly challenging due to access to school programs as well as fewer donations from the community.

A long-running food festival in Saskatoon may not be back next summer. But several local restaurants don’t want to see the end of Taste of Saskatchewan. Kyle Benning reports.

Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre is still providing safe, and nutritious food for those that need it but without the volunteers in the building.

Saskatoon arborist Gavin Peters, of Sterling Tree Service, offers a Christmas tree pick-up program for the cost of a donation to the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre.

Local organizations such as the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre are looking to help change the poverty rate for children in Saskatchewan. Ciara Yaschuk reports.

Saskatoon residents can learn all about fermenting vegetables with an upcoming “Fermentation Mob.” Global’s Carly Robinson learns about the process and helps out with the harvest.

For many food over the holidays is a given, however every year the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre feeds thousands in need. Carly Robinson heads to Rock 102 Stuff the Bus campaign and talks with Laurie O’Connor about the need to donate all year round.

The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre is bracing for one of its busiest seasons but at the same time, donations are expected to fall as summer nears. Ryan Kessler reports.

Some last minute donations to the Saskatoon Food Bank will help the organization fill Christmas food hampers. Rebekah Lesko reports.

Learn how Great Western supporting charities in the province and how people can support the Saskatoon food bank at the annual pancake breakfast.