#-(regina)

[reasonsforhope]

"In Saskatchewan, Canada’s first free grocery store is set to open as a flourishing food bank continues to look for ways to support the community.

Located at 1881 Broad St. in Regina, the Food Hub will be stocked like any old grocery store, and unlike similar projects that operate out of churches or community centers, it will feature a produce section, floor-to-ceiling display fridges, and be open all week.

The Regina Food Bank believes that allowing people who rely on the food bank for food security to fill out a cart just like a normal grocery store gives back agency, and may actually help feed more people by reducing waste.

“None of us fit in a box, but that’s what we give our clients today,” Regina Food Bank vice-president David Froh told CBC News. “When you give choices, you give not just dignity, but actually, we figure we can feed about 25% more people.”

One client explained that getting handed a crate of canned/boxed goods put together in a hurry based on what was in stock rarely provides a selection that accounts for things like dietary restrictions, allergies, proper nutrition, or even just synergistic flavors between the foods.

“Normally I barter with my neighbors and we swap back and forth, so it kind of works out that way. But a lot of people don’t do that,” said food bank client Jon White. “So there’s a lot of stuff that just goes to waste.”

The Regina Food Bank doesn’t just support the unhoused or others in dire need of aid; 18% of its clients work full-time, and 2,000 students receive school snacks and meals through their work. Part of their overall objectives with the Food Hub is to reduce societal stigma against using a food bank.

Food banks do not receive government subsidies, so Froh and his colleagues had to look for private donations to raise the CAD$3.7 million they needed to get the Food Hub off the ground. Some of this came from piggy bank-sized gifts, but they also received a CAD$1 million donation from The Mosaic Company.

Much of the stock is produced, grown, or processed in Saskatchewan—part of Regina Food Bank’s goal to improve the sustainability and nutritional quality of the food their clients rely on."

-via Good News Network, June 4, 2024

[leonkennedy]

DINO CRISIS (1999)

[herpsandbirds]

Queen Snake (Regina septemvittata), family Colubridae, found in the Eastern U.S.

Semi-aquatic, feed mainly of freshly molted crayfish.

photographs by Zac Lim & José Garrido

[weenukfok]

[sestrahulk]

Tatiana Maslany speaks out for Palestine during her Canada's Walk of Fame acceptance speech in her hometown Regina on June 26 2024.

We are witnessing the genocide of the Palestinian people at the hands of the Israeli settler-colonial state, and we watch and we do nothing. And I would say with whatever platform I have that we can't do nothing and I would demand that our government demand a ceasefire, stop funding the genocide, stop being complicit in it... Free Palestine!

[robustaart]

Life hack: If the problem can’t be solved with a gun, bring a bigger one 🤞

[reneesghostinthelivingroom]

poly!plastics x reader where all of the plastics get sick at the same time and it’s up to reader to take care of their girls 🙏🙏🙏

The Queen's Bad Side

|| poly!plastics x reader

|| Warnings; swearing, brief changing scene, girls are sick, grumpy/snappy Regina, brief arguing, medicine mention, short drabble

|| Summary; reader comes back to sick girlfriends and helps them out.

Requests; open for OHSHC!

Started; May 16th

Finished; May 16th

~~~

How did this even happen? You'd been wondering that since the moment you got the text. Sure, it wasn't an entirely impossible situation when you really thought about it. But of course, it was just your luck for all three of your girlfriends to get sick at the same time. Leaving the pharmacy with their medicine, you headed to Regina's place.

When you got there, all three were cuddled up on the couch under a blanket. Regina in the middle with Gretchen and Karen on either side, the three were watching a movie. Though it seemed like Regina and Gretchen were having some type of argument as you walked into the room.

"If you're going to fucking sneeze do it away from me!" Regina complained, wiping what you could only assume was Gretchen's sneeze off her face. She let out a frustrated scream.

You grimaced, eyes watching the scene before you. Deciding to interrupt before it could go any further, you held up the medicine.

"I got what you asked for, Gina."

Regina's attention snapped to you, forgetting about Gretchen for the time being. She beckoned you over and once you did, snatched the medicine from you. Taking the first portion for herself.

You could only sigh. Regina could be a lot to handle on the regular, but when she was sick? Anything and everything could set her off. It was like watching a live ticking time bomb. Gretchen glanced at you, giving a small smile. Clearly very grateful for the attention to be off of her. You gave her a nod and smile in response.

"Yay!!" Karen shouted suddenly, everyone in the room jumped and turned to her. Confusion and startle in their eyes. While Karen, looked innocent and confused. She had been reacting to the movie.

"Ugh, damn it!" Regina screamed, noticing that she spilled the medicine onto her pants in the moment. Her eyes snapped to you, since you were still standing," Y/N, go get another pair of pants. And just- throw these ones away or something. I don't fucking care." Yup, extra grumpy.

However, you listened. Not wanting to get on the Queen's bad side. Returning with the pants, Regina swapped out her outfit. Not even bothering to go to a bathroom, because why would she? You were her partners. Though it did turn all three of you into a blushing mess.

"Regina..." You murmured as the blonde sat back down.

"What? Stop staring like an idiot and get your ass over here," she gestured to the open spot beside Gretchen. You hesitated a little, since the girls were sick, but caved anyway and cuddled up next to Gretchen. Who happily leaned into you. It was a nice moment, although you were definitely going to be sick the next day.

[zal-cryptid]

Misfit Crossing!

Krampus' Animal Crossing name is Jangle

[smilepre]

[michaelfirman]

[dummy-dot-exe]

Regina (Dino Crisis) by nyami @nyami9

[toryamoon]

queen regina🥀

[nenan]

Khleopatre photographed by ntahompagazee

[herpsandbirds]

Graham’s Crayfish Snake (Regina grahamii), family Colubridae, Gulf Coast of TX, USA

This species feeds mainly on freshly molted (still soft) crayfish.

photograph by John Williams

[superfandomlife]

Once Upon a Time - Season 1, Episode 02: The Thing You Love Most (2011)