425-445 Winnipeg Street
Regina, SK S4R 8P2
CEO: John Bailey
Board Chair: Jeff Linner

Charitable Reg. #:11911 3975 RR0001

STAR RATING

Ci's Star Rating is calculated based on the following independent metrics:

[Charity Rating: 5/5]

✔+

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

Audited financial statements for current and previous years available on the charity’s website.

A+

RESULTS REPORTING

Grade based on the charity's public reporting of the work it does and the results it achieves.

Good

DEMONSTRATED IMPACT

The demonstrated impact per dollar Ci calculates from available program information.

NEED FOR FUNDING

Charity's cash and investments (funding reserves) relative to how much it spends on programs in most recent year.

90%

CENTS TO THE CAUSE

For a dollar donated, after overhead costs of fundraising and admin/management (excluding surplus) 90 cents are available for programs.



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OVERVIEW

About Regina & District Food Bank:

Regina & District Food Bank is a 5-star rated charity with an above-average results reporting grade of A+. For every dollar donated, 90 cents are available to go towards the cause. Its reserve funds can cover just under 12 months of annual program costs.

Founded in 1983, Regina & District Food Bank (RFB) serves hungry people in Regina. It provides services both directly and indirectly through partnerships to help with food insecurity. The charity reports that in Saskatchewan, over one in eight households, and more than 38% of children experience food insecurity. Regina & District Food Bank runs three main programs: Food Hamper, School Food Program, and Non-Food Reclamation. In fiscal 2024 (year ended March), RFB spent $3.3 on its programs and distributed $11,081,576 worth of food.

A Charity Intelligence 2024 Top 100 Rated Charity.

In F2024, the Food Hamper program was 87% of RFB’s program spending. In F2024, RFB diverted 3,254,718 lb of healthy food from landfills and distributed 84,988 hampers of food. Regina & District Food Bank delivered food to ten food banks in Saskatchewan and five food banks outside of Saskatchewan. In F2024, RFB served 19,974 unique individuals up 22% from the 16,402 individuals served in F2023.

In F2024, School Food Program was 10% of RFB’s program spending. In F2024, RFB delivered 1,213 weekend kits per week, and 532 school pantry kits per week to its nine school partners. The charity also gave 820 lunch program meals per week, a 188% increase from the 285 lunch program meals per week delivered in F2023.

In F2024, Non-Food Reclamation was 3% of annual program spending. This program distributes essential non-food products including hygiene products, cleaning essentials, food storage items, school supplies, and baby products. In F2024, RFB distributed 63,551 lb of products to 119 agency partners.

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Results and Impact

In F2024, Regina & District Food Bank delivered 3,254,718 lb of food to 19,974 unique individuals. This calculates to 163 lb of food per person. The charity states that its food hampers follow Canada’s Food Guide and contain a balanced variety of food that provide clients in temporary emergency situations with seven to ten days of food.

While Ci highlights these key results, they may not be a complete representation of Regina & District Food Bank’s results and impact.

This charity has been given a Good impact rating for its demonstrated impact per dollar spent.

Impact Rating: Good

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Finances

In F2024, Regina & District Food Bank received $3.8m in donations, up 27% from the $2.9m received in F2023. In F2024, the charity also received $11.5m in donated goods which represents 69% of total revenues. In F2024, RFB received $189k in government funding. Administrative costs are 5% of revenues (less investment income) and fundraising costs are 5% of total donations. For every dollar donated, 90 cents are available to go towards the cause. This is within Ci’s reasonable range for overhead spending.

In F2024, Regina & District Food Bank had $3.2m in its reserve funds. These reserve funds can cover just under one year of annual program costs.

Profile updated on July 2, 2025 by Abby Stout.

Financial Review


Financial Ratios

Fiscal year ending March
202420232022
Administrative costs as % of revenues 5.0%4.5%3.9%
Fundraising costs as % of donations 5.0%4.6%3.1%
Total overhead spending 10.0%9.1%7.0%
Program cost coverage (%) 98.7%146.6%160.4%

Summary Financial Statements

All figures in $000s
202420232022
Donations 3,8002,9922,912
Goods in kind 11,4569,6017,332
Government funding 189222449
Business activities (net) 872828741
Investment income 99877
Other income 1182212
Total revenues 16,53513,75111,453
Program costs 3,2282,7332,803
Donated goods exp 11,4569,6017,332
Administrative costs 817618446
Fundraising costs 19113791
Other costs 011
Total spending 15,69113,09010,673
Cash flow from operations 844661780
Capital spending 2,2601,500299
Funding reserves 3,1874,0084,497

Note: DONATED FOOD: Ci reported the value of donated food increasing total revenues and expenses by $11.5m in F2024, $9.6m in F2023, and $7.3m in F2022. These are unaudited amounts estimated by the charity. DEFERRED REVENUE: To report on a cash-basis, Ci adjusted for the change in deferred revenues. This affected total revenues by $712k in F2024, ($284k) in F2023, and ($62k) in F2022. DISPOSAL OF CAPITAL ASSETS: Ci included the gain (loss) on disposal of capital assets in revenues affecting revenues by ($nil) in F2024, ($11k) in F2023, and ($27k) in F2022. AMORTIZATION OF TANGIBLE CAPITAL ASSETS: Ci included amortization of tangible capital assets in expenses. This affected expenses by $616k in F2024, $515k in F2023, and $427k in F2022. GOVERNMENT FUNDING: Ci used the charity’s T3010 filing with the CRA to report government funding.

Salary Information

Full-time staff: 37

Avg. compensation: $37,136

Top 10 staff salary range:

$350k +
0
$300k - $350k
0
$250k - $300k
0
$200k - $250k
0
$160k - $200k
0
$120k - $160k
2
$80k - $120k
1
$40k - $80k
7
< $40k
0

Information from most recent CRA Charities Directorate filings for F2024

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Comments & Contact

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Learn More:

Regina & District Food Bank "Our Impact"

Regina & District Food Bank 2024 Annual Report

Charity Contact

Website: www.reginafoodbank.ca
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Charitable Registration Number: 80340 7956 RR0001