The government of Nova Scotia announced on Tuesday that it is matching the donation from Nova Scotia Power

Feed Nova Scotia got a surprise donation from a provincial utility following a summer of slow contributions and in the wake of Post-Tropical Cyclone Dorian.

Director of development and communictions Karen Theriault tells NEWS 95.7, a $50,000 gift from Nova Scotia Power will be a big help to the organization, after a number of clients served by Feed Nova Scotia requested extra assistance following last week's storm.

"I was blown away when I got the call on Sunday with an offer of $50,000, specifically to help us boost our food supply and get more food out across the province," said Theriault.

Theriault says the donation will help residents not only in Halifax but across the province.

She says they are working to reach out to their vendors and determine how best to put that money to work and get food on the trucks to help those who need it.

The government of Nova Scotia announced on Tuesday that it is matching the donation, offering Feed Nova Scotia another $50,000.