Produce, snacks and bread are filling up the kitchen at Hunger In Moose Jaw, as they get ready to restart their Child Nutrition Program.

"We make lunches for school aged students, and starting September 1st and 2nd we'll be sending out the applications to the schools," said Tanya Friesen, who is the Program Coordinator. "Anyone can apply (and) if you feel your child would benefit from this program the school staff can go ahead and sign an application for the student who they feel is in need for the lunches."

Three kitchen staff prepare the lunches each day to send out with the 14 volunteers who drive them to schools around the city.

Friesen said Hunger In Moose Jaw began has expanded quite a bit in their history.

"Hunger In Moose Jaw was incorporated in 1993," she explained. "There was a handful of people who saw a need and kids were going to school that were hungry. We all know that kids learn better with full bellies and they can concentrate on school."

According to their website, Hunger In Moose Jaw "is entrusted with resources from governments, foundations and roughly 30 other businesses and organizations right in this community." Friesen said that even though they do not rely on individual donations, they do accept them.

"Whatever we get for donations goes right to the Child Nutrition Program. Sometimes we have to buy bread, which is a little bit difficult for a non-profit organization. We are open to all donations ... everything helps. Whether it be bread or fruits and vegetables, that's always a need."

Friesen said they go through roughly 50 loaves of bread a day when they have 300 kids signed up for the program.

If you would like to give to Hunger In Moose Jaw Friesen said anyone can stop by their office at 269 Stadacona Street West.