For April, we’re happy to recognize husband and wife duo, Sonia and Frank Dube! Sonia and Frank have been regular volunteers in our food bank for years. Not only do they help out regularly in the food bank when it’s open, they come in frequently to bag the bulk items to be given out in Read More
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Sign up for the Fight Hunger Games!
Sign up now to take part in this exciting new fundraising event! Whether you’re a fan of board games with the family or an expert Fortnite gamer, this fundraiser has something for you. You can take part in the fun family game-a-thon or the Fortnite tournament – or both! All funds raised through this event Read More
Food Bank Shelves Getting Low
It’s that time of year – the shelves in our food bank are starting to get quite bare. Are you interested in running a food drive at your workplace, school, or in your neighbourhood to support our food bank? We have a guide to getting started planning a food drive, as well as several posters Read More
Lunches for Learning Registration Now Open
Registration for Lunches for Learning is now open. This registration period will run from March 19 to June 18. There are 40 spots available, with a limited number of delivery spots. They will be filled on a first come-first served basis. Once the spots are filled, families can be placed on a waiting list in Read More
Thrift Store Sale!
From March 5 to 10, all winter coats and jackets are half off. In addition, all men’s and ladies’ jeans are just $1 each. Be sure to stop in to take advantage of these great deals!
Lunches for Learning Helps Families
Every week our Lunches for Learning program provides school lunch foods for 35 local families. About half of these go out as deliveries. Thank you to all of our volunteers and donors who help make the program possible. If you’d like to support Lunches for Learning, we are happy to receive financial donations, or donations Read More
Thrift Store is Open
We’re happy to say that our thrift store has reopened today with its regular hours, Monday to Friday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Stop in to browse our selection of clothing, housewares, books, children’s toys, and more. Unfortunately we are still only accepting donations by appointment. To arrange to drop off your donations, please call Read More
Volunteer Recognition – Vic Wearn
This month we’d like to recognize one of our most hard-working food bank volunteers, Vic Wearn. Most days, Vic’s car is already in the parking lot when staff arrive – it’s not unusual for him to get here at 6:30am. He spends his days cleaning, sorting, and organizing in the food bank. “I don’t believe Read More
February Food Bank Needs
As often happens this time of year, donations coming in have dropped off sharply but need for our programs remains high. As such, we’re running low on some items for our Lunches for Learning program and food bank. We are currently in need of the following items: juice boxes (or reusable water bottles) snack crackers Read More
Volunteer Recognition – Debbie Pulente
This month, we recognize Food Bank volunteer Debbie Pulente! Debbie has been volunteering in our food bank for many years now. She volunteers during food bank days as an intake worker, and acts as the food bank’s unofficial IT person. “Without her, we would not be as efficient as we are,” said food bank coordinator Read More