Living Assistance
School can be expensive. The following programs may assist you with covering the cost of living, food, energy and other expenses.
There is opportunity for low-income families to take advantage of the federal government's Canada Learning Bond. By simply opening an RESP and getting a social insurance number for their child, families can receive a total of $2000, without having to contribute any money directly.
Thunder Bay Good Food Box Program
The Good Food Box Program is a non-profit program for families and individuals who want to purchase quality, fresh, local produce at a lower price than shopping at grocery stores. You can purchase a family box for $25 or an individual box for $15.
LUSU Food Resource Centre Programs
Free Soup Fridays: Every Friday at 12pm come to the Food Resource Centre (Room UC 2014b) for free soup, fully sponsored by Aramark.
Free Lunch Program: 12pm on Tuesday's at the FRC in collaboration with the Outpost!
Free Breakfast Program: Free breakfast snacks on Mon. & Wed. from 10:30am-1pm at the FRC.
Our regular opening hours* for Emergency Grocery Pick-up are as follows, Monday to Thursday: 11:00am-4:00pm, Friday: 12:00pm-4:00pm *Our hours are subject to change. Questions? Email FRC@lusu.caIf there is a long line up, there may be wait times.
A List of Food Programs and Food Banks
There are many programs offered in and around Thunder Bay that provide food for free or for deeply discounted!