Antigonish Burger Week is currently underway in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, running from March 23-29, 2026, to help raise money for local food programs. Twelve restaurants are taking part in the event to support the Antigonish Community Food Bank and local SchoolsPlus programs.
For every special burger sold during the week, $2 will be donated to the food bank and SchoolsPlus. Event organizer Shandra MacMaster, the COO of Food For Thought Software Solutions and operator of the local delivery service Nish Eats, said the goal is to raise $10,000 for these causes this year. MacMaster’s company was founded in 2020 and its software is now used to manage school food programs in more than 125 schools across Atlantic Canada.
Diners can pick up punch cards at participating restaurants or the town hall to keep track of the burgers they try. Once a card is filled with stamps, it can be handed in for a chance to win prizes at the end of the week. This is the fourth consecutive year that the community has held the event to support local families.
The fundraiser comes as more people in the community are looking for help with food costs. Gordon Brenton, the chair of the Antigonish Community Food Bank at 166 College St, said the facility now helps between 400 and 450 people every month. This is about a 15 to 20 per cent increase compared to previous years, and the bank relies on a team of 25-30 volunteers to manage the demand.
The money raised will also help SchoolsPlus provide breakfast programs and other support services for students through local schools. These types of community efforts have become vital to the region, as other local programs like the Antigonish Community Fridge have already provided over 13,000 meals to residents in need by using food that would otherwise be thrown away.
