For over 20 years, Niagara College has had a food bank for students in need. In the past, students were provided a bag of food containing various items. After careful consideration of dietary restrictions, food allergies and other various factors, the Niagara College Student Administrative Council (NCSAC) evolved the program into what is known today as the “Nourishing Minds Program.” Students who request help gaining access to food security apply, and then once approved, are provided gift cards to local grocery stores in denominations of $25.
The Nourishing Minds Program aims to empower students by giving them the ability to select their own food and assists in removing the stigma associated with traditional food bank systems.
Financial Aid, Counselling, Student Services, Health Services and the International Department staff who interact with students through daily interactions, social media, emails or meetings, determine the need of the student and a Nourishing Minds Program request form is completed. The signed request is presented to the NCSAC office and the student given the gift card. The service is done confidentially and has helped many Niagara College students. The program is funded by a collection of donations made to the NCSAC by generous community members and students.
Address: 3290 Ninth Street, St. Catharines ON, L2R 6P7
Driving Directions:
Niagara Falls:
Take the Third Street cutoff. Turn left onto Third Street and keep going until you come to Fourth Avenue. Turn right on Fourth Avenue and keep driving until you come to Ninth Street. Turn Left on Ninth Street. Rockway Vineyards is on the right hand side approximately 2 km up the road.
In St. Catharines:
Take Fourth Avenue, Turn left. We are 1 km. down Ninth Street on the right OR
Take Pelham Road to Ninth Street, Turn right. We are 1km. down Ninth Street on the left.
From Lincoln:
Take King Street to Ninth Street, Turn right. We are 1 km. down Ninth Street on the right.
From Toronto:
Take Jordan Road cutoff.Turn right on Jordan Road and follow the road until it ends at Regional Road 81.Turn left (east), and follow RR81 until Ninth Street. Turn right (south) on Ninth Street, Rockway Vineyards will be on the right approximately 1-2 Km up the road.