In May, our soup kitchen served 1,092 meals, of which 29 went to children. Thank you to the soup kitchen teams who served meals in May: Bethel Bible ChapelTeam Rita WagnerEmmaus Anglican ChurchMother Teresa Conference (two teams)Bethany Baptist ChurchMcDougall EnergyBarker FamilyFriends Who Care
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May Food Bank Stats
In May 2021, our food bank helped 220 families for a total of 310 people. That works out to: 156 single-person households45 two-person households6 three-person households6 four-person households6 five-person households1 six-person household. Based on the costs of each package, that works out to an estimated $9,871.50 worth of food given out in our food bank Read More
April Soup Kitchen Stats
In April, our soup kitchen served 997 meals, of which 27 went to children. Thank you to the Soup Kitchen teams who served meals in April: Bethel Bible Church O’Sullivan Funeral Home Allen’s Road Knights of Columbus Team O’Brien The Dinner Party Team Ruscio Social Services
April Food Bank Stats
In April 2021, our food bank helped 237 families. That works out to:173 single-person households40 two-person households12 three-person households7 four-person households3 five-person households2 six-person households Based on the costs of each package (if you missed our last post breaking it down, check it out here), that works out to: Single person households = $6,660.50Two-person households Read More
How Our Food Bank Works
Have you ever wondered how our food bank packages work? Under normal circumstances, it’s a bit different, but under our current COVID regulations, here’s what we do: We prepare all packages ahead of time, to ensure that clients can be in and out quickly rather than having to wait in the building for their package. Read More
Volunteer Recognition – Sonia & Frank Dube
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
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!