Food Banks Canada is worried about the shortage of food supplies and the loss of volunteers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
They are looking for donations so they can help the many food banks across the network that have food in stock to cover just 10 to 14 days for existing food bank clients.
Food Banks Canada is hoping to raise $150 million at foodbankscanada.ca.
Thunder Bay’s Regional Food Bank Association came together on Tuesday with the other food banks in our region and are working on a plan to ensure enough food is provided to the northwest region.
You can donate directly to the RFDA in the link below.
There are currently no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Thunder Bay. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is urging you to self-isolate for 14 days if you have been out of the country. Authorities are also urging you to get your news on COVID-19 from credible news sources and that the Health Unit will be confirming any cases which show up in the district.
The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has implemented restrictions as well. Only one person is allowed to visit any patient at any time and that person must be designated by the patient. Everyone entering the hospital is being screened. There is also an assessment centre set up just outside the hospital’s Emergency Department.
Screening protocols are also taking place at all city-run and private long term care facilities.
How do you know if you are sick?
