Coastal Freezer Updates

The OKâlaKatiget Radio Department contacted each community on the north coast to find out what they have in their freezers.

In the Nain community freezer, they have moose, seal fat, ducks, and pigeons.

In Hopedale, their community freezer is open from Monday to Friday until 4:30pm.

We spoke with Christine Foltz Vincent who is the Town Manager.

She says right now they only have moose meat and little bit of cod fish, and residence can come to the freezer once every 2 weeks, and seniors can drop by once a week.

In Postville, they only have cod to offer to the residents.

We spoke with Barry Andersen who is the AngajukKâk for Makkovik ICG.

He says right now, they have fresh frozen cod fish and arctic char, and residence can drop by anytime when their ICG office is open.

In Happy Valley-Goose Bay, the community freezer is located on 114 Hamilton River Road, and doors are open from 8:30am-3:30pm.

Beneficiaries can drop by the freezer once a month, and can get 3 meals.

We spoke with Debbie Hynes who is the Community Freezer Coordinator.

She says currently they have moose meat, rabbit, partridge, potato carrot, cabbage, and butter in the local community freezer.