Vision
A community without hunger, a people with hope.
Mission
Through community partnerships and authentic relationships, the Saskatoon Friendship Inn fosters a compassionate sense of belonging for our neighbours in need by serving daily nutritious meals, offering friendship, and providing referrals and programming that meet people where they are.
Our Values
Building Friendship with Food: The way we connect with our vulnerable neighbours is with an offering of food, primarily through our dine-in experience. Building relationships and providing support is a focus in our daily work.
Respect for Everyone: We purposefullycreate a dignified dining experience where all are welcomed as guests – no questions asked. We serve every person with respect, kindness, and offer hope through friendship.
Supported by our Community: We humbly steward the food, financial, and volunteer resources that are shared with us. As our community’s dining table, we responsibly serve community need with the resources we have available.
Friendship Inn Family: We build the culture of care through friendship, sharing, laughing, and working together as a team. We actively resolve challenges with empathy, kindness, compassion, and charity. Our goal is that each board and staff member feels a strong sense of belonging and purpose.
History
Vulnerable people find safe sanctuary at the Saskatoon Friendship Inn, located on 20th Street in the heart of the inner city. Free breakfast and lunch meal services are offered 365 days of the year, with no questions asked.
On March 4, 1969, the Saskatoon Friendship Inn began serving community when a small group of concerned residents provided six transient men with a bowl of soup. Their initial work with the Saskatoon Catholic Diocese evolved into relationships with numerous community partners and has become non-denominational. Today, the Inn has evolved to become a community centre and provides the largest free meal service in Saskatoon, serving up to 1000 meals per day.
The Friendship Inn provides a welcoming environment for anyone in need, offering a range of programming and services to assist individuals and families experiencing poverty.