Who We Are
History behind the name
Saige, a young trans woman who had been rejected by her family, found it difficult to access quantities of food through the local food bank system due to issues of identification, itinerancy, discrimination and harassment. The barriers she encountered and the difficulties she experienced were confirmed by a number of other individuals in the trans community who had had similar experiences themselves. Unable to cope with the continual experiences of stigma and intolerance she encountered in every area of her life, she was tragically driven to suicide as a result of such treatment. The food bank is named the Saige Community Food Bank in her honour, as her life was an inspiration to many people in the trans community and because of her interest in having a safe space to obtain food, this food bank was created.
What We Do
The Saige Community Food bank is a food bank that provides a no barrier safe space for transgender and gender non-conforming or queer individuals to access healthy food, as well as support from their LGBTQ2+ peers and allies. It is also open to any individuals in need of food, or that cannot access government food banks because of barriers such as ID, lack of housing, income or other specifics needed to be accepted.
This food bank offers fresh produce and baked goods, among various other donations including clothing, toiletries, books and more.
Leftover Item Distribution
Nothing goes to waste at the Saige Food Bank. We distribute to other organizations as well. Some of these groups are:
- Rain City Housing
- The Kettle
- Directions Youth
- Food Stash
- Mission Possible
- The Door Is Open
- Various “tent cities”
Details
| tanyachristinekuhn@gmail.com | |
| Tanya Kuhn | |
| https://saigecommunityfoodbank.com/ |
