St Paul's on-the-Hill Community Food Bank serving Ajax and Pickering
What do you think of when you hear the word FOOD DRIVE? If you are like most people you would answer - non-perishable items like soup, canned vegetables, tuna, canned spaghetti, baked beans dry pasta and of course, Kraft Dinner. All of these items are important to us and we appreciate receiving them. However, there are other food items just as important but we never have enough: breakfast cereal, tea bags, instant coffee, sugar, cookies, crackers, luncheon snacks, dessert mixes (i.e. muffin mix/brownie mix) dry soup mix, condiments, toilet paper and personal hygiene products.
Statistics show that children learn better and behave better in school if they are not hungry. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Currently we have about 50 boxes of cereal left in the food bank. On average, we serve 60 families each week so the cereal is not going to last much longer. In addition, there are no crackers and very few cookies. The next time you are thinking of donating to our food bank, please visit the Current Needs page.for suggested items or contact us via email.
 | About UsEstablished in 1991 as a temporary outreach program by some members of St. Paul's on-the-Hill Anglican Church, the food bank has outgrown several locations. Unfortunately, the need has not diminished over the years but the base has broadened. We now draw volunteers from across the local community. Over fifty individuals regularly donate their time and efforts to keep the food bank operating. We are also generously supported by many individuals, businesses and organizations. Without the strong support of the community we could not continue to operate. The food bank is staffed entirely by volunteers. 100% of funds raised are used to operate the food bank and buy food. The food bank is open to clients on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 10 AM - 12 Noon. |
No Reply To Your Email?
We have been experiencing some email problems and have been unable to open all the emails we have received. If you do not receive a reply to your email within two business days of sending it, please call us at 905-839-9537 and leave a message. Your call will be returned on the closest Tuesday or Friday morning. We apologize for any delay in responding to your communications.
Help Us We depend on the generosity of community members who support our mission and vision. You can help too by contributing food or making a donation. Because food collection is uncoordinated, we often end up with too much of one item and not enough of another. You can help us stock our shelves based on current need. Please check our Current Needs page for the foods in short supply. |  |
No Reply To Your Email?
We have been experiencing some email problems and have been unable to open all the emails we have received. If you do not receive a reply to your email within two business days of sending it, please call us at 905-839-9537 and leave a message. Your call will be returned on the closest Tuesday or Friday morning. We apologize for any delay in responding to your communications.
Food Bank Hours
The Food Bank will be open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 AM to Noon starting Sept 4, 2012.
1537 Pickering Parkway, Pickering, ON | (905) 839-9537 |
