Sales of U.S. alcohol have brought in more money than expected for food relief efforts across Nova Scotia.
The province says $5.3 million is being distributed through the Feeding Communities Fund, up from the $4 million originally forecast.
The funding is going to 315 non-profits and charities that run food programs in communities across the province, helping people access safe, nutritious food.
The money comes from the province’s decision to sell off remaining U.S. alcohol inventory. Those products were initially pulled from Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation shelves in response to U.S. tariffs tied to trade tensions.
Rather than keep the inventory off the market, the province chose to sell it and direct the proceeds to community food organizations.
Funding is being distributed to groups in urban, rural and Mi’kmaw communities, including both established organizations and smaller local initiatives.
