Feeding the bellies of the most vulnerable & the mind, body and soul of Veterans and Emergency Workers
Feeding the bellies of the most vulnerable & the mind, body and soul of Veterans and Emergency Workers
Operation Feed (formerly Operation Feed Saint John) is a local based
non-profit organization, fighting to win the war on hunger, while
providing support for our local veterans and emergency workers.
Saint John currently has a child poverty rate of 32.4%, one of the highest in New Brunswick & Canada. With the help of volunteers, donors and many of our regions veterans and first responders, Operation Feed is providing food for the hungry and purpose for those who seek it.
The Mission
Feeding the bellies of the most vulnerable & the mind, body and soul of Veterans and Emergency Workers.
The Concept
Operation Feed (formerly Operation Feed Saint John) was founded by Patrick Gordon, a retired army veteran of three Afganistan tours. After serving, Gordon looked for ways to get involved in the Saint John Region - he was inspired to make a difference after learning children in poverty often rely on their school to provide their next meal. This moment inspired Gordon to begin feeding the bellies of the most vulnerable.
Gordon’s momentum continued, which lead to Operation Feed SJ becoming Operation Feed, expanding the current mission to include providing support for our regions veterans and emergency workers. One of the ways we are looking to support our veterans and first responders is by creating wellness centres. We aim to open 158 centres across Canada, each named after a fallen Canadian Soldierfrom the Afghanistan War. These Wellness Centres will have gyms, licensed professionals (therapists, peer to peer support workers etc) and be a gathering point for hope and purpose.
The Mission
Feeding the bellies of the most vulnerable & the mind, body and soul of Veterans and Emergency Workers.
The Concept
Operation Feed (formerly Operation Feed Saint John) was founded by Patrick Gordon, a retired army veteran of three Afganistan tours. After serving, Gordon looked for ways to get involved in the Saint John Region - he was inspired to make a difference after learning children in poverty often rely on their school to provide their next meal. This moment inspired Gordon to begin feeding the bellies of the most vulnerable.
Gordon’s momentum continued, which lead to Operation Feed SJ becoming Operation Feed, expanding the current mission to include providing support for our regions veterans and emergency workers. One of the ways we are looking to support our veterans and first responders is by creating wellness centres. We aim to open 158 centres across Canada, each named after a fallen Canadian Soldier from the Afghanistan War. These Wellness Centres will have gyms, licensed professionals (therapists, peer to peer support workers etc) and be a gathering point for hope and purpose.
The Plan
With the help of volunteers, donors, fellow veterans and emergency workers, Operation Feed will continue to fight the war on child poverty while working to establish a space for veterans and emergency workers in our region. Gordon believes that a dedicated space for the physical and emotional support for our veterans and emergency workers will provide purpose and a safe environment for each individuals journey.
With purpose, comes power.
Operation 50/50 is now LIVE
Operation Feed is excited to announce our new fundraising initiative aimed at feeding the bellies of our most venerable, the hearts and minds of our own veterans and first responders, and lining the pocketbook of the lucky—Operation 50/50!
Since 2021, Operation Feed has provided over 200 000 meals to the vulnerable in our communities while helping give veterans and first responders a new shape in life. Every ticket purchase goes 100% toward this initiative, providing bags of much-needed food to schools in New Brunswick. As our food program at the schools does, this 50/50 raffle will be monthly and recurring. Please gamble responsibly.
Statistics
- 5,000 children 17 years and under are living in poverty: one in three (33%)
- 4,600 Parents and children are living in deep poverty
Poverty in Saint John Vs Other Communities
Overall Poverty
- Canada: 14.2%
- New Brunswick: 17.1%
- Saint John Census Metropolitan Area (CMA): 16.7%
- City of Saint John: 22.5% [More than 15,000 citizens]
Child Poverty
- City of Saint John: 33%
- Canada: 17%
- New Brunswick: 22% [Highest provincial rate, tied with Nova Scotia]
Now Recruiting Monthly Contributers
We are very proud to announce our New Monthly Subscription Program!
100% of the proceeds go directly into helping hungry kids & families in our local Greater SJ area
Join the Operation Feed Special Forces
Private
$10 / MONTH
Corporal
$25 / MONTH
Sergeant
$50 / MONTH
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One Time Donation
Did you know - As a registered charity we are able to provide a tax receipt for all donations. We can accept one time donations from individuals and businesses! Learn how you can help today!
