Monique Brownrigg has assumed the role of food bank manager for the Door of Hope (Elliott Knopp/meadowlakeNOW staff)

By Elliott Knopp

Food Bank Manager

Door of Hope hires Monique Brownrigg as new food bank manager

Jun 30, 2021 | 1:54 PM

The Door of Hope is receiving a helping hand in the form of a new member of its management team.

In April, the non-profit brought in Monique Brownrigg to fill the food bank’s vacancy and oversee food bank operations. Prior to joining the Door of Hope, Brownrigg attended the University of Saskatchewan where she studied psychology.

Along with overseeing operations, Brownrigg stated she would like to help remove the stigma surrounding the food bank and the people who utilize the service.

“I want to eliminate the shame of going to a food bank as much as possible, because literally anyone can go to the food bank. No one’s going to judge you, it’s just sometimes, you need more help than other [times], and that’s totally okay. It’s more than acceptable to ask for help, and we’re always willing to help,” Brownrigg explained.

She mentioned her own personal experiences of receiving assistance from the food bank during her youth in Edmonton. She said this experience demonstrates some of the negative perception surrounding the public service.

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“As a kid, we went to the food bank, and it really helped us out a lot when we were really struggling. I know that my parents didn’t want help in that way. They felt like they kind of failed. There’s no shame for that.”

Brownrigg added the food bank is seeking help from volunteers. Anyone who is interested in lending some assistance to the program can apply to the food bank at the Door of Hope website.

The Door of Hope is also looking to hire a new kitchen manager/cook for the soup kitchen. Anyone who would like to apply for the position can receive more information by contacting Meadow Lake Outreach Ministries at (306) 234-2300.

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