The Stoney Creek Community Food Bank is appealing for donations to help get through the summer.
Food bank secretary and treasurer Susan Rogers says donations tend to plunge this time of year with people being away and school being out.
“But the demand remains high,” she said. “In some cases, it’s even harder for families over the summer.”
The non-profit charity is in need of unopened, non-expired and non-perishable food items, as well as personal items for both adults and children.
Rogers said sought-after items include barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, relish, olive oil, rice, salad dressing, side dishes, peanut butter, pickles, coffee and tea, as well as snacks for kids like granola bars, pudding cups and fruit juices.
Monetary donations also would go a long way in helping to secure items for the summer, she said.
“Every little bit helps,” Rogers said. “Monetary donations go into our food bank reserve in case more items need to be purchased to stock the shelves.”
Rogers said the food bank served 708 families last summer — 247 in June, 221 in July and 240 in August.
“We expect numbers to be high again through the summer,” she said. “The need never stops.”
Rogers said the Stoney Creek community always has been generous to and supportive of the food bank.
People already have been bringing in donations to help the food bank get ahead, she said.
“We’re so grateful for the community’s continued support and we know our clients are too,” Rogers said. “We just want to make sure we have enough to fill the tummies of all those in need this summer.”
Non-perishable food and personal items, as well as monetary donations, can be dropped off Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the food bank’s 605 Hwy. 8 rear entrance location. They also can be dropped off at Fortinos Fiesta Mall at 102 Hwy. 8.
The Stoney Creek Community Food Bank is appealing for donations to help get through the summer.
Food bank secretary and treasurer Susan Rogers says donations tend to plunge this time of year with people being away and school being out.
“But the demand remains high,” she said. “In some cases, it’s even harder for families over the summer.”
The non-profit charity is in need of unopened, non-expired and non-perishable food items, as well as personal items for both adults and children.
Rogers said sought-after items include barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, relish, olive oil, rice, salad dressing, side dishes, peanut butter, pickles, coffee and tea, as well as snacks for kids like granola bars, pudding cups and fruit juices.
Monetary donations also would go a long way in helping to secure items for the summer, she said.
“Every little bit helps,” Rogers said. “Monetary donations go into our food bank reserve in case more items need to be purchased to stock the shelves.”
Rogers said the food bank served 708 families last summer — 247 in June, 221 in July and 240 in August.
“We expect numbers to be high again through the summer,” she said. “The need never stops.”
Rogers said the Stoney Creek community always has been generous to and supportive of the food bank.
People already have been bringing in donations to help the food bank get ahead, she said.
“We’re so grateful for the community’s continued support and we know our clients are too,” Rogers said. “We just want to make sure we have enough to fill the tummies of all those in need this summer.”
Non-perishable food and personal items, as well as monetary donations, can be dropped off Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the food bank’s 605 Hwy. 8 rear entrance location. They also can be dropped off at Fortinos Fiesta Mall at 102 Hwy. 8.
The Stoney Creek Community Food Bank is appealing for donations to help get through the summer.
Food bank secretary and treasurer Susan Rogers says donations tend to plunge this time of year with people being away and school being out.
“But the demand remains high,” she said. “In some cases, it’s even harder for families over the summer.”
The non-profit charity is in need of unopened, non-expired and non-perishable food items, as well as personal items for both adults and children.
Rogers said sought-after items include barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, relish, olive oil, rice, salad dressing, side dishes, peanut butter, pickles, coffee and tea, as well as snacks for kids like granola bars, pudding cups and fruit juices.
Monetary donations also would go a long way in helping to secure items for the summer, she said.
“Every little bit helps,” Rogers said. “Monetary donations go into our food bank reserve in case more items need to be purchased to stock the shelves.”
Rogers said the food bank served 708 families last summer — 247 in June, 221 in July and 240 in August.
“We expect numbers to be high again through the summer,” she said. “The need never stops.”
Rogers said the Stoney Creek community always has been generous to and supportive of the food bank.
People already have been bringing in donations to help the food bank get ahead, she said.
“We’re so grateful for the community’s continued support and we know our clients are too,” Rogers said. “We just want to make sure we have enough to fill the tummies of all those in need this summer.”
Non-perishable food and personal items, as well as monetary donations, can be dropped off Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the food bank’s 605 Hwy. 8 rear entrance location. They also can be dropped off at Fortinos Fiesta Mall at 102 Hwy. 8.