Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
November 20, 2009Public Advisory:
Air Foodlift Subsidy Program Commences
for North Coast Communities and Black Tickle
The basic Air Foodlift Subsidy program (AFS) has
commenced for Labrador�s North Coast communities and
Black Tickle. Retailers in Nain, Natuashish, Hopedale,
Makkovik, Postville, Rigolet and Black Tickle have been
notified, with retailer claim and information packages
to follow.
Under the program, a subsidy is paid to retail stores to
offset the high cost of flying perishable foods into
these communities. Retailers are required to pass these
savings on to the consumer on the cost of goods sold.
The basic AFS program goes into effect five days after
the marine service ends and finishes five days after the
marine service begins. The start and finish dates, vary
depending on ice conditions.
The program will begin for Norman Bay and Williams
Harbour when the MV Marine Eagle has completed its
season run. The South Coast and Straits can expect the
AFS to start when the MV Apollo can no longer cross the
Strait of Belle Isle due to ice conditions.
For more information on the AFS program and a complete
list of eligible food items please go to:
//www.laa.gov.nl.ca/laa/programs_we_offer/air_foodlift_subsidy.html
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Media contact:
John Tompkins
Director of Communications
Department of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
709-729-1674, 728-7762
jtompkins@gov.nl.ca
2009 11 20
11:20 a.m.