Food and Essentials Support

The Lunchbox Project

Thanks to the generous and ongoing support of the J&W Murphy Foundation, our onsite chef prepares free, vegetarian healthy meals for more than 600 students and community members each week.

From September to June, these nutritious lunches are served:

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at J.L. Ilsley High School and
During our Community Market in Spryfield

Each meal is made with care and a focus on freshness, balance, and flavor. Some community favourites include wraps, stir-fries with rice, curries, and our much-loved macaroni and cheese.

The Lunchbox Project helps nourish both bodies and community connections, ensuring everyone has access to healthy food made with heart.

The Community Market

In partnership with Feed Nova Scotia and the J&W Murphy Foundation, Family SOS proudly hosts a Community Market every Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 4 Cranberry Court.

Each week, the Community Market provides free fresh food support to more than 130 families, with over 550 families registered for assistance. It’s a welcoming space where neighbours can connect, share, and support one another.

Thanks to the generosity of our partners and donors, we’re able to ensure that every household receives weekly staples such as eggs, milk, potatoes, apples, bananas, and pasta. Availability of snacks and meat varies from week to week, depending on donations and supply.

To help things run smoothly and make sure there’s enough for everyone, please remember:

  • We provide one grocery bundle per household each week.

  • To access the Market, registration is required, and you’ll need to bring a valid Nova Scotia ID.

  • Each household is welcome to visit once per week. Please remember to bring two large reusable grocery bags to carry your food home.

  • When you arrive, line up outside the building — our friendly team will be there to welcome you and help you get started.

    Thank you for being part of our caring community!

For more information about accessing the Market or Volunteering, please contact Kamila at kamila@familysos.ca or 902-455-5515 ext. 325.

The community market is also supported by Second Harvest, Grocery Foundation Atlantic, RBC Community Grant and the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia.