Esther Shanks of the Community Food Basket on Charlotte Street tells CHSJ News it began as a temporary measure in 1984.
She calls that an absolute disgrace but, she's not blaming the city adding she's never been in a city more generous than Saint John. Saint John Port Authority CEO Jim Quinn says part of the reason they can provide this help to the food banks is because of the support already given to the Joshua Group.
Quinn says they raised $36,000 for the Joshua Group ahead of schedule and we able to divert fundraising efforts to other local groups.
The Port Authority giving a donation of food and other goods totalling $4000 to the North, West, East and Uptown food banks.
