By Staff
January 18th, 2021
BURLINGTON, ON
Last week the Burlington Food Bank reached a high point in the number of families that took delivery of food baskets – 58 delivered and 16 picked up in the evening,
Staff was stretched a bit but they came through,’
Throughout the week – the volunteers show up and get the job done.
When the Food Bank says staff they mean a team of volunteers who come through day after day.
This week looks like it is going to be just as busy.
Robin Bailey, Executive Director, is taking part in a virtual meeting of the Feed Ontario Advocacy Committee meeting that is trying to have a voice and impact with the Ontario government and try to determine how we can support families better – especially those who are on social assistance – they really can’t survive on what they’re given right now.
From time to time the Food Bank gets a delivery of fresh milk.
60% of the Food Bank clients are women; this breakdown of clients is consistent across the province.
The Food Bank is a small yet powerful impact organization that works on several levels.
Sourcing food wherever they can, raising funds to buy the food at wholesale prices to bring in what they need and at the same time advocating for a change in the way those who need help are served by the community.
The organization doesn’t see a dime from any level of government. The Region, the people who are responsible for social services, don’t contribute to the Food Bank budget.
This crew -no names – just showed up with the food they had collected in their neighbourhood.
This is one of those organizations that learns where the need is and finds a way to fill the need.
Every media event they send out end with:
If you are in need or know of someone who could use our help PLEASE have them email us at info@burlingtonfoodbank.ca or call 905-637-2273 to make arrangements to have food dropped at their door or make arrangements to pick it up through our curb-side pickup option. If you live in Burlington, we are here to help. Don’t struggle – give us a call.
