At the United Way of Bruce Grey, food security is very important to us. As rising inflation and effects of the pandemic continue to impact those locally, we continue to monitor and dedicate support to local organizations that serve our vulnerable. This infographic details 2021 data from: – Food Rescue
For many, the time around Thanksgiving is a time to ponder all that we are thankful for but it can also be a time to give back to our community and those who are less fortunate. Donating funds or food items to a local food bank or community meal program
Today we’re spotlighting St. Vincent de Paul in Hanover, Ontario. This small group of volunteers has been helping vulnerable people for more than 30 years, providing everything from food hampers to clothing and more. They are doing great work serving the local community and offer emergency food assistance two times
The Salvation Army Food Bank in Owen Sound is the largest Food Bank in the region. Alice and her staff work tirelessly to provide for many vulnerable people in Owen Sound and also serve as a hub for distributing excess food to many of the other food banks and meal
Today, we are spotlighting the Meaford Food Bank and Outreach and the great work they are doing to help those in need in the Meaford area. Established in 1984, the Meaford Food Bank and Outreach provides individual, compassionate assistance to people in need, in the form of emergency food in
Today, we’re spotlighting the Walkerton & District Food Bank and the great work they are doing to serve those in need in the region. The Walkerton & District Food Bank first opened it’s doors back in 1991 as a “temporary measure.” Thirty years later, the need to provide for the
Sadly, just 1 in 4 Canadians who are hungry ask for help. At the United Way of Bruce Grey, addressing the social stigma of food insecurity is very important to us. Locally, we see that food insecurity is linked to poverty and a lack of affordable housing. Food insecurity means
Exciting News!! We send out our “Congratulations” to The Meeting Place – Tobermory for becoming a “Good Food Organization!” The organization has joined a Canada-wide network that uses healthy food as a tool towards social change. This is indeed something worth celebrating! The Meeting Place offers community programs that bring
Today we’re spotlighting the Lion’s Head & District Food Bank located north of Wiarton on the beautiful Bruce Peninsula. The organization provides community support by offering hampers of perishable and non-perishable food available by appointment only. If you would like assistance or would like to find out more, call or
The Government of Canada, through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), worked with United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC), Community Foundations of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross to establish the foundational program design for the Emergency Community Support Fund. Thank you for your interest, the fund is now closed for
