Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank

06/16/2026

We're 🌿 growing🌿 something new at Parker Street! You may have noticed some new community garden boxes on Maynard Street. We can finally announce that, yes, they're ours! Patrick has been putting a ton of work into this project, and we can't wait to share more.

Stay tuned for garden updates!

06/11/2026

We can't wait to welcome you to Unique Boutique on Tuesday! Drop by, say hello, and grab a few items to refresh your summer wardrobe or a new book to read.

06/04/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 📅

We will be hosting our Unique Boutique again this coming TUESDAY, JUNE 16, between 10 and 2.

This free, no-cost event is open to anyone in need, not just those registered as clients of Parker Street.

Drop by our parking lot at 2415 Maynard Street, Halifax, to check out our selection of clothes, shoes, books, kitchenware and more.

RAIN DATE: June 23, between 10 and 2.

06/01/2026

We are seeking a compassionate, community-minded individual to join our Halifax team as a Furniture Driver! Visit us at https://parkerstreet.org/news/jobs/ to view the completely job posting.

If you have experience driving a cube van and don't mind heavy lifting, this full-time role could be for you.

The Role: Drive a company vehicle to pick up donations and deliver food, furniture and household items to clients in need.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (40 hours a week), with occasional weekend work for events.

Pay & Benefits: $19 an hour plus a group benefits package.

Requirements: A valid driver's licence, clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

To apply: Send your resume to [email protected].

Job posting closes June 9, 2026.

06/01/2026

It's ! Today is all about celebrating our Volunteer Coordinator: Irvana!

If the plants in our furniture office are looking exceptionally green and happy, you can thank her.

Irvana spends her days handling volunteer intake, organizing volunteer schedules and making sure our food bank has enough extra hands to run smoothly. She's the definition of proactive and not one to stay behind a desk if there’s work to be done.

Irvana is always the first to jump in and fill gaps whenever the food bank is short-staffed. We're very happy to have her on our team.

Interested in joining Irvana’s volunteer team? Email her at [email protected].

05/28/2026

Don't forget: Applications for our sleep well kits are open until end of day tomorrow (May 29).

These kids are best suited to children aged 14 and under.

Apply online at https://parkerstreet.org/programs/sleep-well-program/

Every application MUST contain a paragraph about why you would like to be selected for a sleep kit.

05/26/2026

🚨 PROGRAM LAUNCH 🚨 : Parker Street has 10 IKEA sleep well kits available to registered clients in need.

Applications open NOW until the end of Friday, May 29.

Successful applicants will get a complete sleep kit, best suited to children aged 14 and under. You must be a registered client to apply. Each application requires a short summary of why you would like to receive a sleep kit.

Apply at https://parkerstreet.org/programs/sleep-well-program/

05/15/2026

Check out the article through the link in the comments to learn more about what we do at Parker Street and how you can help!

Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank is Nova Scotia’s largest independent food bank, funded entirely by community partnerships, grants, and private donors. We provide wraparound support for Halifax-area residents experiencing poverty through diverse programs designed to improve long-term life outcomes.

Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank

05/11/2026

Today for , we’re featuring our Furniture Bank Coordinator, Megan Paquette.

Megan handles one of the busiest roles at Parker Street. From managing a high volume of calls to tracking every sofa and table in our inventory, she is the primary point of contact for families looking to furnish their homes.

While her role requires managing complex logistics and paperwork, Megan is best known for her compassion. She always has a smile for our clients and brings a steady, kind presence to those navigating the furniture program. Alongside Olu, she coordinates logistics of pick-up and delivery, so every piece gets to its new home with a family or our thrift stores in Woodlawn and Spryfield safely.

To coordinate a furniture donation, contact Megan at:
📧 [email protected]

05/11/2026

Let’s build a mountain 👟

Shoe Mountain is back at the Blue Nose Expo presented by Subaru Canada and we need your help to make it bigger than ever!

Bring your gently used shoes to the Expo and add them to our growing mountain of donated footwear. Every pair collected will be given to those in need through Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank

Let’s turn old soles into new hope. 💙

📍Drop-off location: Blue Nose Expo at the Zatzman Sportsplex
🗓️ May 15th-16th, 2026