Stoney Creek Community Food Bank representatives say they’re better equipped to meet the needs of clients in the new year after getting an influx of donations from local partners just before the Christmas break.
Secretary and treasurer Susan Rogers said there were concerns about a shortage of food come January following a bit of a decrease in donations over the holidays compared to past years.
“We were a little worried that we wouldn’t have a lot of food left going into the new year,” she said. “We’re in good shape now.”
The food bank received a rush of donations thanks to efforts by Orchard Park Secondary School, Commercial Digital Print and King East Dental during the last two days before its Christmas shutdown.
Rogers said the items went a long way in helping to refill the shelves following the holidays and leading up to the non-profit charity’s reopening on Jan. 3.
The food bank assisted 933 individuals — 567 adults and 366 children — and gave out 267 toys from Dec. 3 to 20, she said.
“We were so grateful for the donations,” Rogers said, adding the food bank had dipped into its reserves to purchase items to help keep the shelves stocked over Christmas. “We were also able to meet the needs of our clients throughout the holidays thanks to the continued support of businesses, churches, schools, service clubs and others, who championed food and monetary drives in December and November.”
Rogers said the food bank served 572 individuals last January and 538 people last February.
“We expect the numbers to be around the same — if not a little more — this January and February,” she said. “We’re always getting new clients because life situations change — the need never stops.”
Rogers said the sad reality is food insecurity is a year-round problem.
It’s important to remember to donate all year long, she said.
“The Stoney Creek community has always been so supportive of the food bank, it always comes through,” Rogers said. “It’s that support that enables us to keep doing what we do for those who need it the most.”
The Stoney Creek Community Food Bank is located at 605 Hwy. 8 and open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donations of unopened, non-expired and non-perishable food, along with personal items for adults and children, can be dropped off at the location’s rear entrance during operational hours.
Stoney Creek Community Food Bank representatives say they’re better equipped to meet the needs of clients in the new year after getting an influx of donations from local partners just before the Christmas break.
Secretary and treasurer Susan Rogers said there were concerns about a shortage of food come January following a bit of a decrease in donations over the holidays compared to past years.
“We were a little worried that we wouldn’t have a lot of food left going into the new year,” she said. “We’re in good shape now.”
The food bank received a rush of donations thanks to efforts by Orchard Park Secondary School, Commercial Digital Print and King East Dental during the last two days before its Christmas shutdown.
Rogers said the items went a long way in helping to refill the shelves following the holidays and leading up to the non-profit charity’s reopening on Jan. 3.
The food bank assisted 933 individuals — 567 adults and 366 children — and gave out 267 toys from Dec. 3 to 20, she said.
“We were so grateful for the donations,” Rogers said, adding the food bank had dipped into its reserves to purchase items to help keep the shelves stocked over Christmas. “We were also able to meet the needs of our clients throughout the holidays thanks to the continued support of businesses, churches, schools, service clubs and others, who championed food and monetary drives in December and November.”
Rogers said the food bank served 572 individuals last January and 538 people last February.
“We expect the numbers to be around the same — if not a little more — this January and February,” she said. “We’re always getting new clients because life situations change — the need never stops.”
Rogers said the sad reality is food insecurity is a year-round problem.
It’s important to remember to donate all year long, she said.
“The Stoney Creek community has always been so supportive of the food bank, it always comes through,” Rogers said. “It’s that support that enables us to keep doing what we do for those who need it the most.”
The Stoney Creek Community Food Bank is located at 605 Hwy. 8 and open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donations of unopened, non-expired and non-perishable food, along with personal items for adults and children, can be dropped off at the location’s rear entrance during operational hours.
Stoney Creek Community Food Bank representatives say they’re better equipped to meet the needs of clients in the new year after getting an influx of donations from local partners just before the Christmas break.
Secretary and treasurer Susan Rogers said there were concerns about a shortage of food come January following a bit of a decrease in donations over the holidays compared to past years.
“We were a little worried that we wouldn’t have a lot of food left going into the new year,” she said. “We’re in good shape now.”
The food bank received a rush of donations thanks to efforts by Orchard Park Secondary School, Commercial Digital Print and King East Dental during the last two days before its Christmas shutdown.
Rogers said the items went a long way in helping to refill the shelves following the holidays and leading up to the non-profit charity’s reopening on Jan. 3.
The food bank assisted 933 individuals — 567 adults and 366 children — and gave out 267 toys from Dec. 3 to 20, she said.
“We were so grateful for the donations,” Rogers said, adding the food bank had dipped into its reserves to purchase items to help keep the shelves stocked over Christmas. “We were also able to meet the needs of our clients throughout the holidays thanks to the continued support of businesses, churches, schools, service clubs and others, who championed food and monetary drives in December and November.”
Rogers said the food bank served 572 individuals last January and 538 people last February.
“We expect the numbers to be around the same — if not a little more — this January and February,” she said. “We’re always getting new clients because life situations change — the need never stops.”
Rogers said the sad reality is food insecurity is a year-round problem.
It’s important to remember to donate all year long, she said.
“The Stoney Creek community has always been so supportive of the food bank, it always comes through,” Rogers said. “It’s that support that enables us to keep doing what we do for those who need it the most.”
The Stoney Creek Community Food Bank is located at 605 Hwy. 8 and open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donations of unopened, non-expired and non-perishable food, along with personal items for adults and children, can be dropped off at the location’s rear entrance during operational hours.