US liquor sales profits help feed Islanders
The Government of Prince Edward Island is donating $600,000 to local organizations working to address food security in PEI, funded by net profits from the sale of American alcohol.
In December 2025, government announced that existing inventory of American alcohol would return to PEI Liquor retail store shelves and that net profits of sales would be donated to local food banks.
"The proceeds of US alcohol sales are being invested where they can make the greatest impact in the lives of Islanders. We’re proud to see these funds going directly to organizations that strengthen food security across the province.”
-Minister of Social Development and Seniors Barb Ramsay
Of the $600,000, $550,000 will be donated to PEI Food Banks who will distribute the funds to each of its members including:
- Charlottetown Salvation Army
- Kensington and Area Food Bank
- Montague Food Bank
- The Shoppe: The Lennox Island Thrift Store
- Souris Food Bank
- Summerside Salvation Army
- Upper Room Hospitality Ministry
- West Prince Caring Cupboard
- Trinity United Church Food Bank
An additional $50,000 was distributed to other local community organizations providing extra funding to previous Community Food Fund recipients.
“I’m glad that we can support some of the people and organizations who do so much for Islanders in need,” said Minister of Finance and Affordability Jill Burridge. “I’m pleased to be working with my colleague in the Department of Social Development and Seniors to ensure the effective and efficient distribution of these funds.”
"PEI Food Banks is grateful for this support, which will help us continue providing warm, welcoming, and reliable access to food for Islanders in every community,” said executive director of PEI Food Banks Mike MacDonald. “These funds strengthen the work of our member Food Banks and will have a direct impact on the families and individuals who rely on our services."
Media Contacts:
Hillary Proctor
Department of Social Development and Seniors
hproctor@gov.pe.ca
Janice Fogarty
Department of Finance and Affordability
jefogarty@gov.pe.ca