Tobermory Food Bank News
Submitted by Linda Godhue
It is time to sign up for Christmas Hampers at Tobermory Food Bank and for Toy/Gift distribution for those 16 and under. As in past years, the Tobermory Food Bank will be distributing the Toys/Gifts collected by the Northern Bruce Fire and Emergency Services.
You can sign up for both during regular Food Bank Hours at the Meeting Place Tuesdays 1-3 p.m. or by calling Linda at 519-596-2333 or Jim at 519-375-7010. When signing up for Toys/Gifts for children 16 years and younger, you need to provide gender and age. Please know that identities are held in strictest confidence. For many years NBP Fire Service has collected toys/gifts and monies and given much of their time to ensure that all youngsters have a happy Christmas.
Also, we know that this year in particular, many find themselves in a difficult financial situation and putting together a Christmas Meal or providing toys and gifts for children may seem out of reach. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Tobermory Food Bank to be put on either or both of the lists. Please register for Toys/Gifts by Friday December 8th. Also, if you know of someone in that situation and they are perhaps hesitant to come forward to receive this assistance, please encourage them to contact us, we are here to help.
Another important date is coming up. The Stuff the Cruiser event is on Saturday December 2nd. OPP Auxiliary Officers will be outside of Peacock’s waiting with the Cruiser for those wishing to donate to the Tobermory Food Bank.
As said many times, the Tobermory Food Bank could not carry on the work without the generous support received from all in the Community. An ongoing support that has been happening for several years now, is the Trivia Night at the Tobermory Legion. The money collected to participate is donated to the Tobermory Food Bank. Since it started, many hundreds of dollars have been donated. Those dollars, like all that is donated, helps those most in need in our community. It is neighbour helping neighbour. Something that has always been a generational fabric of Tobermory.
If you have any questions about the sign-up lists or anything about the Food Bank, please call Linda at 519-596-2333 or Jennifer at 519-596-2188.
