Raymond-based food bank ordered to close by AHS

A food bank located in the town of Raymond, south of Lethbridge, has been ordered to close by Alberta Health Services after an inspection revealed conditions that may be quote “injurious or dangerous to the public health”.

The Southern Community Food Security Society is described as a mobile charity operation that donates food to people and communities experiencing food insecurity. In a letter addressed to the society back on August 14th, AHS addressed multiple key issues that resulted in its closure.

Among them, eggs were left without refrigeration, toddler formula was expired, mouse droppings were found in the food area, and the general space was left disorganized and impeded access to sinks.

In a statement on Facebook, the Southern Community Food Security, which also ran a thrift store, announced they will be officially closing their doors and will no longer be taking in donations. They cited a continued lack of support from the municipal government in Raymond as a major reason for the shutdown.