The OKâlaKatiget Society had an update from the Community Freezers all along the coast.
Nain has a full stock right now, with char and cod fish, seal meat, along with some chicken and veggies that include potatoes, carrots, turnip, cabbage which was left over from the Sports Meet and donated. Nain residence are welcome to the Community Freezer daily, during their business hours.
Hopedale also has a full stock for their Food Pantry, with the basics, and with Caplin, Cod fish, Musk ox and Caribou meat, along with Mattak and Porpoise meat available in the community freezer. Seniors are allowed to go once a week, with the remainder of the town once every 2 weeks during business hours.
Makkovik’s and Postville’s community freezer still has Char and a few Cod fish available, residence are welcome during business hours as well.
Rigolet’s Community Freezer had supplies in, consisting of cod fillets, Char and chicken, and had it open on this Tuesday passed. They try to do it once a week or every two weeks for the residence but it all depends on their supply. Depending on what’s available for next week, they may go ahead with another opening giveaway on Tuesday, October 24, but it is still to be determined.