Tag Archives: food bank
Labour Council donates to Saugeen First Nation food bank
In response to the ongoing COVID food security problems on Saugeen First Nation, the Grey Bruce Labour Council has made a donation. A $500 cheque was presented to the food bank earlier this week. Grey...
Jul 16, 2021
Head of food bank says more people turning to them during pandemic
The need for food in the community is big, especially at this time of year. Executive Director of the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre Mary-Ellen Zielman says the longer the shutdown drags o...
Jan 08, 2021
Food bank looking to raise money to buy new truck
The Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre is in need of a new truck. Executive Director Mary-Ellen Zielman tells us why. Zielman adds the food centre is in the market for a used tru...
Jan 05, 2021
New app tracks food bank usage in Grey Bruce
The rising cost of food mixed in with the pandemic has left many struggling with hunger and food insecurity. The United Way of Bruce Grey has been working to address the rising demand in food bank use...
Dec 02, 2020
Fill the Van for Chesley food bank
Bruce Telecom is looking to "Fill the Van" with donations for the Salvation Army Food Bank. They will be at the Chesley Grocery Store on 1st Avenue South (Bruce Road 30) Wednesday from 8 AM to 6:30 PM...
Oct 06, 2020
Kincardine RONA store to raise funds for local food bank
Lowe's Canada has kicked off its 2020 Heroes campaign, a month-long initiative to raise funds for the Kincardine community. Throughout September, RONA Kincardine will collect in-store donations in aid...
Sep 02, 2020
Money continues to roll in after virtual bike fundraiser
The Bike to End Hunger went virtual this year for obvious reasons and despite trying something new on a quick timeline, it turned into a major success. Executive Director at the Huron County Food Bank...
Jun 25, 2020
COVID-19: Food banks seeing more demand for services
It's a difficult time for many people due to COVID-19. Despite government funding some people are still having to turn to their local food banks for support. Executive Director of the Huron County Foo...
May 12, 2020
COVID-19: Bruce Power workers donate to help food banks
Over $120,000 was raised by past and present employees of Bruce Power to support community food banks. In a release from Bruce Power, they announced that over $120,000 was raised through a GoFundMe ca...
May 04, 2020
Food bank continues to serve Huron County residents
4 million pounds of food has been donated through the Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre since 2009 and the number continues to rise. HCFBDC Executive Director Mary Ellen Zielman says their op...
Nov 19, 2019
