No one in our neighbourhoods should be food insecure!
May 29th – June 14th, 2015
The Guelph Community Food Drive aims to support smaller charitable food providers in our community, such as neighbourhood pantries and food shelves in faith-based organizations. This year 15 organizations have come together with volunteers to collect 20,000 lbs. of food.
Items in high demand:
- peanut butter
- canned pasta
- soups & stews
- canned tuna & meat
- macaroni & dry pasta
- cereal/pancake mix & syrup
1. Make a financial donation:
2. Community-wide drop off locations:
- North End Harvest Market (Waverley Drive Public School, portable #6), Wednesday & Sunday’s only
- Guelph Public Libraries:
– Bullfrog Mall (380 Eramosa Road): Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri & Sat 9am-5pm
– East Side (1 Starwood Drive): Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri & Sat 9am-5pm
– Main (100 Norfolk Street): Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri & Sat 9am-5pm
– Scottsdale (650 Scottsdale Drive): Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri & Sat 9am-5pm
– Westminister (100-31 Farley Drive): Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri & Sat 9am-5pm – West End (21 Imperial Rd S): Mon-Thurs 9am-8pm, Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm
3. Make a direct donation to a community group
- Find a list of participating organizations, the area they cover, and how to donate HERE
To learn more about food security and sustainable solutions, visit:
http://nutritionalsciences.lamp.utoronto.ca/
We need adequate incomes to increase purchasing power.
Guaranteed Annual Income
A Living Wage
Affordable Housing
The full food drive flyer can be found here: Food Drive Flyer