Volunteers took to Lethbridge streets on Friday to hand out lunch bags to those in need.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Congo, Yemen, northeast Nigeria and South Sudan rank ``among the largest food crises in the world.''

A public BBQ is normally held on the day of harvest, but the group decided to err on the side of caution amid COVID-19.

All around the world, the coronavirus and its restrictions are pushing already hungry communities over the edge, cutting off meager farms from markets and isolating villages from food and medical aid.

A new UNICEF report says the number of malnourished Yemeni children could reach 2.4 million by the end of the year, a 20 per cent increase in the current figure.

"I think most food banks are in the position right now where we are preparing for the recovery of the [economic crisis] that's going to be following our public health crisis." 

Food Banks of Saskatchewan is launching a $6-million provincewide campaign to ensure families are not left hungry over the coming months during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

United Way Regina is leaning on the public to provide funds to help the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tiger Cats defensive back Courtney Stephen adds that "whenever we have a chance to give back to the community in a tangible way, it's really exciting."

Feed Ontario says the number of food bank users with jobs has gone up 27 per cent over the past three years.