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Dec. 2025 to Dec. 2028 Term The nomination process is now open for the FFAW’s Young Harvester Committee. The Young Harvesters Committee is a space for harvesters around the province
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UPDATE ON CRAB FINAL PAYOUT
In April, FFAW won the Panel decision on crab, but now ASP is attempting to draw the union into an arbitration which would see rebate payments delayed to harvesters, allowing
FFAW-Unifor Expresses Deep Concern Over Baltic III Wreck as Vessel Further Deteriorates Off Cedar Cove
ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is expressing serious concern following reports that the MSC Baltic III has sustained further structural damage and deterioration
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📣 3PS SMALL SUPP CRAB MEETING![]()
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There will be a 3Ps Small Supp Crab meeting held at the Clarenville Inn on Monday December 8th at 10:00am. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a potential buddy up, as well as general fleet discussion on the upcoming season. FFAW Member Representative Crystal-Lynn Gorman will be in attendance.
📣🎄THIS SEASON, YOUR DONATION MATTERS MORE THAN EVER![]()
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FFAW-Unifor’s Women’s Committee is encouraging folks to consider making a donation to a food bank this holiday season. This time of year is very difficult for food banks – we can help by boosting donations across the province. ![]()
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REGIONAL FOOD BANKS:![]()
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St. John’s and Avalon Peninsula Region:![]()
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1. Bridges to Hope Food Bank![]()
- Location: 39 Cookstown Road, St. John’s, NL A1C 4G7![]()
- Contact: (709) 722-9225![]()
2. Single Parents’ Food Bank (Single Parent Association of Newfoundland and Labrador)![]()
- Location: 472 Logy Bay Road, St. John’s, NL A1A 5G6![]()
- Contact: (709) 738-3401![]()
- Notes: Serves single-parent families; open by appointment Wednesday to Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM.![]()
3. St. Paul’s Parish Food Bank![]()
- Location: 340A Newfoundland Drive, St. John’s, NL![]()
- Notes: Hampers available once a month; operates specific days (e.g., 3:15 PM - 4 PM on hamper days).![]()
4. St. Teresa’s Conference Food Bank![]()
- Location: 120 Mundy Pond Road, St. John’s, NL A1A 1V1![]()
- Contact: (709) 579-7201![]()
5. Emmaus House Food Bank![]()
- Location: Bonaventure Avenue (near the Basilica), St. John’s, NL![]()
- Notes: Serves all areas of St. John’s; full hampers every 30 days.![]()
6. Campus Food Bank (Memorial University)![]()
- Location: Global Learning Centre, Burton’s Pond Apartments, St. John’s, NL A1B 5S7![]()
- Contact: (709) 864-3467![]()
- Notes: Primarily serves students and university affiliates.![]()
7. MacMorran Community Centre Food Bank![]()
- Location: 10 Brother McSheffrey Lane, St. John’s, NL A1A 5B2![]()
- Contact: Call before 12 PM at (709) 579-4900![]()
- Notes: Serves the local area; open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 PM - 1 PM.![]()
8. Salvation Army Ches Penney Centre of Hope Food Bank![]()
- Location: 18 Springdale Street, St. John’s, NL A1E 2R1![]()
- Contact: (709) 237-0095![]()
9. St. Peter’s Parish Food Bank (St. Vincent de Paul Society)![]()
- Location: 110 Ashford Drive, Mount Pearl, NL A1N 3L6![]()
- Contact: (709) 747-3320![]()
- Notes: Serves Mount Pearl and surrounding areas.![]()
10. Salvation Army Mount Pearl Food Bank![]()
- Location: 106 Ashford Drive, Mount Pearl, NL![]()
- Contact: Varies; call (709) 747-3460 for details.![]()
11. St. Kevin’s Food Bank![]()
- Location: 454 Main Road, Goulds, NL A1S 1E8![]()
- Contact: (709) 745-8183![]()
12. Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Harbour Grace![]()
- Location: 2 Cathedral Street, Harbour Grace, NL A0A 3P0![]()
- Contact: (709) 596-6240![]()
13. Holy Cross Parish Community Food Bank![]()
- Location: 79 North Side Road, Holyrood, NL A0A 2R0![]()
- Contact: (709) 229-6370![]()
14. Newfoundland and Labrador Food Umbrella, Inc.![]()
- Location: St. John’s, NL (specific address varies; check www.foodumbrella.org)![]()
- Notes: Barrier-free food bank serving the greater St. John’s area.![]()
16. Placentia Area Food Bank: Serving Communities from Ship Harbour to Branch![]()
- Location: 109 Freshwater Crescent, Placentia, NL A0B 1W0![]()
- Contact: (709) 212-5333![]()
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Eastern Newfoundland:![]()
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17. Bonavista & Area Community Food Bank![]()
- Location: 24 Church Street, Bonavista, NL A0C 1B0![]()
- Contact: (709) 468-1686![]()
18. Community Food Bank (New Wes Valley)![]()
- Location: 41-45 Main Street, New Wes Valley, NL A0G 4R0![]()
- Contact: (709) 536-2574![]()
19. Salvation Army - Clarenville Food Bank![]()
- Location: 277 Marine Drive, Clarenville, NL A5A 1N1![]()
- Contact: (709) 466-2776![]()
20. Salvation Army Faith and Hope (Burin)![]()
- Location: 409 Creston Blvd, Burin, NL A0E 1G0![]()
- Contact: (709) 567-2085![]()
21. Salvation Army Gambo Corps Food Bank![]()
- Location: 455 JR Smallwood Blvd, PO Box 99, Gambo, NL A0G 1T0![]()
- Contact: (709) 235-0073![]()
22. Trinity Bay North Community Care and Share Association![]()
- Location: PO Box 100, Port Union, NL A0C 2J0![]()
- Contact: (709) 425-1130![]()
23. Salvation Army – Arnold’s Cove Food Bank![]()
- Location: 249 Main Street, PO Box 310, Arnold’s Cove, NL A0B 1A0![]()
- Contact: (709) 293-4900![]()
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Central Newfoundland:![]()
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24. Gander and Area Food Bank![]()
- Location: Gander, NL (specific address not listed; contact Community Food Sharing Association)![]()
- Contact: Varies; check local listings.![]()
25. Grand Falls-Windsor, Bishop’s Falls Community Food Bank![]()
- Location: Grand Falls-Windsor, NL (specific address not listed)![]()
- Notes: Serves Grand Falls-Windsor and Bishop’s Falls areas.![]()
26. Salvation Army – Twillingate Food Bank![]()
- Location: 239 Bayview Street, Twillingate, NL A0G 4M0![]()
- Contact: (709) 884-2366![]()
27. Green Bay Food Bank![]()
- Location: 135 Main Street, Springdale, NL A0J 1T0![]()
- Contact: (709) 673-3805![]()
28. Salvation Army Food Bank - Triton and Brighton![]()
- Location: 246 Hwy 380, Triton, NL A0J 1V0![]()
- Contact: (709) 572-0215![]()
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Western Newfoundland:![]()
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29. Deer Lake Regional Food Bank![]()
- Location: 13A North Main Street, Suite 3, Deer Lake, NL A8A 1W7![]()
- Contact: (709) 635-2620![]()
30. Food Bank Network of the Bay of Islands![]()
- Location: 6 Herald Ave, Corner Brook, NL A2H 4B4![]()
- Contact: (709) 639-1719![]()
- Notes: Hampers available every 6-8 weeks.![]()
31. Pasadena Pentecostal Church Food Bank![]()
- Location: Pasadena, NL (specific address not listed)![]()
- Contact: (709) 686-2530![]()
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Labrador:![]()
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32. St. Timothy Anglican Parish Food Bank![]()
- Location: PO Box 169, Rigolet, NL A0P 1P0![]()
- Contact: (709) 925-3247![]()
33. St. Anthony and Area Food Sharing Association![]()
- Location: PO Box 592, St. Anthony, NL A0K 4S0![]()
- Contact: (709) 454-4099![]()
34. TaKuaKautik Food Bank![]()
- Location: PO Box 359, Nain, NL A0P 1L0![]()
- Contact: Varies; check with local authorities.![]()
35. St. Peter’s Cartwright Food Bank![]()
- Location: PO Box 89, Cartwright, NL A0K 1V0![]()
- Contact: (709) 938-7224![]()
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Southern Newfoundland:![]()
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36. Bay D’Espoir Food Bank![]()
- Location: 10 Church Hill, St. Alban’s, NL A0H 2E0![]()
- Contact: (709) 538-3108![]()
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Many of these food banks are affiliated with the Community Food Sharing Association (21 Mews Place, St. John’s, NL), which acts as a central distribution hub for over 60 food banks province-wide. Contact them at (709) 722-0130 for additional locations or updates.![]()
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For a comprehensive and up-to-date list, you can also refer to resources like Food First NL (www.foodfirstnl.ca) or dial 211 for local assistance in Newfoundland and Labrador.
🔵 ABUNDANCE OF MACKEREL IMPEDING OTHER FISHERIES![]()
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The mobile gear herring fisheries in White Bay, Notre Dame Bay, Bonavista Bay, and Trinity Bay recently closed with the quota fully taken in several days, even with a small number of vessels active. During the fishery harvesters were forced to roll thousands of pounds of herring over the edge of their seines because they risked exceeding the by-catch limit of mackerel. With the abundance of mackerel, a species under closure, jeopardizing the herring fishery, harvesters were calling for the by-catch limit of mackerel to increase from 10% to 50%.![]()
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Minister Thompson, when the abundance of a closed species impacts other fisheries, it might be time to end the closure and open the fishery.
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📣 LUMP ROE REBATE CALCULATED ![]()
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Calculations for the lump roe rebate have been completed, and harvesters will be receiving a rebate of $1.34 per pound, resulting in a total price of $3.04 per pound ($1.70 initial + $1.34 rebate).
