Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Gurpreet S.

Such good food bank and good staff!!!! Highly recommend if u r looking for ways to save some extra money. So good as I am international student n Canada is too expensive. Would appreciate more Indian options 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Michael L.

I'm surprised that the furnace survives the transport based on the recklessness of this organizations drivers. Slow down and observe traffic laws please.

Hanna

Користувались цим фудбанком близько пів року. Задоволена. Фудбанк сам призначає дату і час візиту. З частотою один раз на 4-5 тижнів. З продуктів майже кожного разу дають м'ясо або рибу. Багато овочів, часто є фрукти та ягоди. Щось із солодкої випічки. Напої. Консервованих продуктів не багато видають, що і добре. Часто там можна зустріти продукти з Costco різних ТМ, а також їхнього бренду Kirkland.
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SEJAL A.

I am compelled to share a deeply distressing experience I had at Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank on September 4, 2024. As a refugee claimant in Canada, my life has been incredibly challenging. Disowned by my family for being queer, I have been struggling both emotionally and financially. In this difficult period, I turned to your organization for help, only to face a situation that has left me feeling profoundly humiliated and hurt.

During my visit to the furniture bank, I encountered an employee named Richard whose treatment was both hostile and demeaning. From the outset, Richard's demeanor was aggressive. He yelled at me for not immediately understanding his instructions about moving my friend’s car for furniture pickup. Despite our attempts to clarify the situation and see the furniture before taking it, Richard dismissed our concerns, vaguely referring to the items as "normal white chairs" while pointing to a large pile of indistinguishable furniture.

Richard’s behavior escalated to the point where he shouted that if we did not move the car immediately, we would receive nothing. His harsh tone and aggressive approach made me feel as though my very presence was a burden. I was overwhelmed with shame and distress, feeling punished for simply needing help.

What made the situation even more painful was Richard’s later excuse for his behavior. He mentioned that he had a long day and had to pay $120 for garbage removal outside his house. While I understand that everyone can have tough days, this justification did nothing to alleviate the discomfort and humiliation I experienced. It felt as though my need for assistance was being trivialized and that my suffering was being used as a backdrop for his personal frustrations.

After this distressing encounter, I went to the food bank, hoping for a more supportive experience. Although I had an appointment for the following month, I was informed of a drop-in period and confirmed with your staff that we could return during that time. However, when I returned to collect food, a staff member publicly questioned my presence and made me wait while she confirmed whether I was allowed to be there. This public scrutiny was deeply humiliating, and I felt like I was being treated as an inconvenience rather than a person in need of support.

These experiences have left me feeling disheartened and emotionally wounded. I came to Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank in a moment of profound need, seeking compassion and understanding. Instead, I encountered disrespect and harsh treatment that has significantly impacted my emotional well-being. I hope this review will lead to a review of how clients are treated and that future visitors will be met with the dignity and kindness they deserve. Everyone seeking help deserves to be treated with respect and empathy, particularly those who are already facing significant challenges.

Kathleen S.

Very poorly run business in our community,unreliable, not even remotely communicative, phone always on machine,never answer back, it’s been almost two months since I’ve received my food box, so think twice before you donate.

Kohen C.

Terrible attitude from volunteers. Some of us are humiliated enough having to go to a food bank period, but these guys make you feel like a complete burden. Clearly not happy volunteers at this location. Will not be back.

Alejandra T.

It was an amazing 👏 place to volunteer work , made a new friend 🧡 gift time, and received much more than imagined.

KATERYNA M.

Отличный персонал. Но мест для парковки немного. И людей которым нужна помощь так много что еле еле хватает возможности прийти раз в месяц.