Christmas comes early each year for Susan Rogers and the volunteers who operate the Stoney Creek Community Food Bank.
Leading up to this year’s holiday season, Rogers, the food bank’s treasurer/secretary, estimates a slight increase in demand this December.
Last year, the food bank, based at the Saltfleet Community Centre, helped 584 adults and 352 children enjoy a happier holiday season.
In December, Rogers estimates the food bank will assist 600 adults and 375 children.
Next month, along with food items, the food bank plans to distribute approximately 300 toys and gifts to local families.
“There’ll be a lineup on Dec. 3,” said Rogers. “We expect about 350 people for Christmas.”
That figure refers to the number of Christmas boxes that will be handed out between Dec. 3 and 20.
The food bank is currently collecting donations for the holidays at 605 Hwy. 8, rear entrance. The food bank is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donations of non-perishable, unopened food items and monetary contributions are appreciated. Donors are also asked to check the expiration dates on their food items, as the food bank cannot use expired items.
Recipients are asked to provide identification showing proof of residency. The Stoney Creek Community Food Bank serves residents within the boundaries of the former City of Stoney Creek.
This year’s holiday campaign got a boost on Nov. 17, as firefighters from Winona’s station 16, plus volunteers canvassed homes in the area, collecting an estimated 6,000 pounds of food and $600 in cash.
Donations included a shipment of jams, jellies and sauces from E.D. Smith.
The team of helpers included 11 firefighters and two retired firefighters, members of the Orchard Park Robotics Team 2056, Winona Scouts and Cubs, staff from Turkstra Lumber and many other volunteers.
Christmas comes early each year for Susan Rogers and the volunteers who operate the Stoney Creek Community Food Bank.
Leading up to this year’s holiday season, Rogers, the food bank’s treasurer/secretary, estimates a slight increase in demand this December.
Last year, the food bank, based at the Saltfleet Community Centre, helped 584 adults and 352 children enjoy a happier holiday season.
In December, Rogers estimates the food bank will assist 600 adults and 375 children.
Next month, along with food items, the food bank plans to distribute approximately 300 toys and gifts to local families.
“There’ll be a lineup on Dec. 3,” said Rogers. “We expect about 350 people for Christmas.”
That figure refers to the number of Christmas boxes that will be handed out between Dec. 3 and 20.
The food bank is currently collecting donations for the holidays at 605 Hwy. 8, rear entrance. The food bank is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donations of non-perishable, unopened food items and monetary contributions are appreciated. Donors are also asked to check the expiration dates on their food items, as the food bank cannot use expired items.
Recipients are asked to provide identification showing proof of residency. The Stoney Creek Community Food Bank serves residents within the boundaries of the former City of Stoney Creek.
This year’s holiday campaign got a boost on Nov. 17, as firefighters from Winona’s station 16, plus volunteers canvassed homes in the area, collecting an estimated 6,000 pounds of food and $600 in cash.
Donations included a shipment of jams, jellies and sauces from E.D. Smith.
The team of helpers included 11 firefighters and two retired firefighters, members of the Orchard Park Robotics Team 2056, Winona Scouts and Cubs, staff from Turkstra Lumber and many other volunteers.
Christmas comes early each year for Susan Rogers and the volunteers who operate the Stoney Creek Community Food Bank.
Leading up to this year’s holiday season, Rogers, the food bank’s treasurer/secretary, estimates a slight increase in demand this December.
Last year, the food bank, based at the Saltfleet Community Centre, helped 584 adults and 352 children enjoy a happier holiday season.
In December, Rogers estimates the food bank will assist 600 adults and 375 children.
Next month, along with food items, the food bank plans to distribute approximately 300 toys and gifts to local families.
“There’ll be a lineup on Dec. 3,” said Rogers. “We expect about 350 people for Christmas.”
That figure refers to the number of Christmas boxes that will be handed out between Dec. 3 and 20.
The food bank is currently collecting donations for the holidays at 605 Hwy. 8, rear entrance. The food bank is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donations of non-perishable, unopened food items and monetary contributions are appreciated. Donors are also asked to check the expiration dates on their food items, as the food bank cannot use expired items.
Recipients are asked to provide identification showing proof of residency. The Stoney Creek Community Food Bank serves residents within the boundaries of the former City of Stoney Creek.
This year’s holiday campaign got a boost on Nov. 17, as firefighters from Winona’s station 16, plus volunteers canvassed homes in the area, collecting an estimated 6,000 pounds of food and $600 in cash.
Donations included a shipment of jams, jellies and sauces from E.D. Smith.
The team of helpers included 11 firefighters and two retired firefighters, members of the Orchard Park Robotics Team 2056, Winona Scouts and Cubs, staff from Turkstra Lumber and many other volunteers.