The food bank in Carbonear found it difficult to get basic necessities like bread and butter. After the federal compensation package rolled out, Abbott said the food bank saw fewer families coming through, but more seniors. (Sherry Vivian/CBC)The food bank also started doing something new — they began calling people to check in on them. Abbott said it's always been common for customers to appreciate the social interaction when they pick up food hampers from the food bank. Supplies of food at the Carbonear food bank have become scarce, while demand from people in need is surging.

Source: CBC News April 16, 2020 21:56 UTC