Thanks to The Town of Georgina for generously matching $25,000 in donations in April
Thanks to The Town of Georgina for generously matching $25,000 in donations in April
Vision: An inclusive and food secure community.
Mission: To provide dignified access to good food that nourishes our community and inspires change.
In 2022, we saw a 155% increase
in first time clients.
We provided food to more than 10,300 people, a 28% increase from 2021.
Of these, 34% were children.
We distributed almost 1,200 "Breakfast Club" hampers to families with school-age children.
Year over year, our fresh food program continues to expand, providing people with access to more fresh produce, meat and eggs.
Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality.
Please contact our volunteer coordinator for more information.
(905) 596-0557
We'd be excited to have you join the team!
We could not have our great success without the generosity of the residents of Georgina and the support of our Town administration.
THANK YOU!
Back in 1985, active members of the faith community were concerned about the growing level of poverty in Georgina, and decided to help out by establishing a food bank for Georgina residents. A committee was formed and the initial search for a location began.
In the Spring of 1986, an old, unused barn at the corner of Metro Road and Dalton Road (in Jackson’s Point) was offered – rent free. Although the building had no heat, that was not a concern in the spring and summer of 1986.
All the churches sent volunteers, and teams were created to prepare the building. Other teams collected and sorted food donations. Others stocked the newly created shelves in the barn. Donations came in from the churches and individuals, as well as the single grocery store in Sutton at the time, the IGA. By opening day that spring, volunteers had prepared food boxes of various sizes: singles boxes; small boxes to feed a family of 2 or 3; medium boxes to feed 4 to 6 people; and larger boxes to feed 7 or more people.
On the first day, the Food Pantry was open (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) there was a concern that they might run out of food. By 1 p.m., very little food was left. An older gentleman came in, well after closing time, looking for a box of food. The volunteers were able to find enough food to fill a box. When he left, there was nothing left on the shelves.
Staff:
Cesar Caneo - Executive Director
Kim Hansen - Volunteer Coordinator
Board of Directors:
Emilee Elliott - Chair
Joy Hulton - Vice Chair
Dennis Allibon - Treasurer
Kelly Flood – Secretary
John Anderson
Harold Denov
Stephanie Miller
Lisa Mladenovic
Brian Shurman
Cathy Tustin