Second Mile FoodBank

Need Help

There are times in our lives when we all face life challenges;  times when we find ourselves in a situation where we don't have enough money for groceries due to different factors; for example, the loss of a job, the loss of a spouse, health issues or, increased living costs, etc.  For information on how to get food, see "Need Food" below.

Need Food

Please note:



If schools are closed due to weather conditions, the Food Bank is also closed, however, all appointments on the day of closure will be on Thursday at the same time.



You must have both your Medicare Card (for you and each family member), and proof of address for every visit to the Food Bank


Boundaries:
Each Food Bank in New Brunswick is assigned a specific territory. The Second Mile Food Bank services all of Dieppe. And, in Moncton all areas southeast of the railroad tracks.

If you live within these boundaries, then please visit us. If you live outside these boundaries, you can call us at 857-9121 and we will advise you which Food Bank services your area. 

When Can I Come?
Families or individuals who need assistance can call us at 857-9121 for an appointment. You will be given an appointment to come in on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday between the hours of 10:00 am and 11:45 pm. (Please note we are closed the first seven days of each month and all Statutory holidays.)   

 

My First Visit - What Do I Need To Bring?


- Medicare card* (for you and each member of your family)
- Proof of Address (driver's license, copy of your lease, NB Power bill, cell phone bill, etc.)

Please note:  Each time you visit, please bring bring both your Medicare Card* and Proof of Address 

*If you do not yet have a Medicare card from NB yet because you moved from another Canadian province, please bring that province's health card. Or,

*If you do not have a Medicare card because you are new to Canada, please bring your Permanent Residence card and/or your passports for each member of the family.

What Can I Expect?

- A welcoming environment, where we serve the needs of the hungry, doing our best to share all the food we receive with those who need our aid. We also care for the people who come through the doors, helping them connect with employers, any programs they might qualify for and any special programs that are given through Food Banks Canada.

You will be greeted at the door, given a number, and processed by our client intake team. After which, you will proceed to fill your bags with food in our shopping cart model where you choose from what we have available of the shelves helped along by our volunteers. Once that's done, we'll even help you bring the groceries you received to your car.



Contact Us

Mailing address:
243 Lewisville Road
Moncton, N.B.
E1A 6T1
Fax:    (506) 857 - 0150