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Niqinik Nuatsivik Nunavut Food Bank (NNNFB) was established in 2001 as a Nunavut-based non-profit organization to help reduce hunger in Iqaluit and Nunavut. Family services increased from 30 to 145 singles, couples, and families in 2022. These figures represent approximately 500 people, 47% under 18.

The NNNFB is managed and operated by volunteers from within the community, with approximately 49 registered volunteers. Businesses, organizations, and individuals donate all funds used to operate NNNFB, and we also receive a small amount of funding from the federal government. Our 2021 annual budget was $80,000. 98% of all funding is used to purchase food for our clients. The remainder of the money is used to cover our costs for our lease, director’s insurance, printing, post office, and fund-raising expenses.

NNNFB also works with other organization volunteers to help support several programs battling hunger in Nunavut. We work with teacher volunteers to help support and add to the “After the Bell” program in Iqaluit. In addition to the food supplied for kids under the program, NNNFB adds to the food bags with added items such as fresh fruit, puddings, nutritional bars, and more.

NNNFB also tries to support other food banks within the outlying communities as much as possible while ensuring our primary goal is achieved. Our volunteers can only go so far, so the more volunteers we get, the better. We guide community food banks just starting up so they can get non-profit status, thus opening many funding avenues through the Federal Government and other sources such as Food Banks Canada.

Business Number: 861437341RR0001

The World Health Organization states that food safety, nutrition, and food security are inextricably linked. A lack of safe food creates a “vicious cycle of disease and malnutrition” which overburdens public health services, disrupts social and economic progress, and detracts from the quality of life. Click the image to the right to see the Food Safety Guide.

Upcoming Distributions & Special Events

  • 04 May 2024
    Saturday - 10:30 am-11:30 am

    Food Bank Distribution

    Distribution every second Saturday morning.  The Niqinik Nuatsivik Nunavut Food Bank (NNNFB) distributes food at the soup kitchen in a…
  • 18 May 2024
    Saturday - 10:30 am-11:30 am

    Food Bank Distribution

    Distribution every second Saturday morning.  The Niqinik Nuatsivik Nunavut Food Bank (NNNFB) distributes food at the soup kitchen in a…
  • 01 Jun 2024
    Saturday - 10:30 am-11:30 am

    Food Bank Distribution

    Distribution every second Saturday morning.  The Niqinik Nuatsivik Nunavut Food Bank (NNNFB) distributes food at the soup kitchen in a…
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Donations & Volunteers

  • A large NNNFB thanks Environment and Climate Change Canada for their annual Halloween cake competition. For the Government of Canada's Charity, they wanted to provide all the money collected to NNNFB. Total contributions $1,315.00.
    Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • NNFB is very grateful to Fernandez Massachusetts for their contribution to Sherry British Columbia. This is not the first time that the contribution has supported us. Thank you and Mary Kramsey
    Fernandez Massachusetts
  • Major NNFB thanks To Environment Department of Environment and Climate Change Canada During their annual Halloween cake competition, they held auction fundraising. For the Government of Canada's Charity, they wanted to provide all the money collected to NNNFB. Total contributions $1,315.00.
    Environment and Climate Change Canada contributed $1,315
  • A big NNNFB Thank You to Celine Gagne (more…)
    Celina Gagne
  • A big shout out to Buena Vista Massage Clinic in White Rock BC (more…)
    Buena Vista Massage Clinic donated

  • A big NNNFB Thank You to Clare Omelamiec and Donna Usher (more…)

    Clare & Donna donated food and hygiene products
  • Food security is such an important cause and I think every Canadian should help out with what they can. Give generously and help out those in need.
    Grace C donated $300!
  • I live in BC. Heard you needed help with food during the surge in COVID. Thinking of you and sending good wishes.
    Debbie M donated $50!
  • Our hearts are with you as you battle this pandemic crisis. Sending love from Saanichton (Victoria).
    Ruth D donated $100!
  • In appreciation of everything you do to support people in need, SYNNEX Share The Magic, our sponsors and partners hope this donation will help your efforts. Keep up the good work.
    SYNNEX Canada donated $5,000!
  • Thanks for the great work, God Bless.
    Indira C donated $50!
  • Thanks for supporting the true owners of Canada!
    Robert W donated $100!
  • Thinking of Nunavut people from Victoria, BC.
    Marie H donated $20
  • This donation is made in the names of Arielle Stockdale and Claudia Stockdale and is dedicated to all of the wonderful volunteers at the Niqinik Nuatsivik Nunavut Food Bank. Thank you!
    Rick S donated $200!
  • Thank you for all the hard work you do! Happy Holidays 🙂
    Samara H donated to this charity!
  • Thank you for taking care of those in need of food, up in Canada's far north
    Louise S donated $50!
  • Having lived in the Arctic for several years I understand the extreme food prices and the need for support.
    David H donated $100!
  • Missing Nunavut and all it's lovely people.
    Anne B donated $200!