Feeding our neighbours for more than 35 years

Bag to School is an annual program that provides high-quality, curriculum-based school supplies to K-12 children whose families are experiencing financial hardship.

The program is available to K-12 students in the St. John’s Metro area.

Applications are open from July 6 at 9:00 AM until July 10 at 4:00 PM.

This program has limited capacity. All families will be contacted about the status of their application by August 7, 2026.

If you have any questions, please email school@bridgestohope.ca.

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Bridges to Hope is a food aid centre located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Our mission is to provide dignified and accessible assistance to our neighbours experiencing food insecurity.

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If you are in need of food assistance, our team is here to help. Click the button below for more information including where to find us, hours of operation, and what to expect when you visit us.

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Our focus is on “Neighbours Feeding Neighbours.” With your help, we can provide essential and nutritious food support to our community when they need it most.

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Bridges to Hope is powered by the community. Volunteers play a crucial role in the daily operations of our food bank. Learn more about individual and group volunteer opportunities at the link below.

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