Tobermory Food Bank News
Submitted by Linda Godhue
A big thank you to the OPP AUXILIARY SERVICE for planning a “Stuff the Cruiser” event this summer. OPP Auxiliary Staff Sergeant Tom Buckley has once again arranged to have OPP auxiliary members outside of Peacock’s Foodland in Tobermory on Saturday August 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to collect donations for the Tobermory Food Bank. Last year this event made a huge difference in the amount of items on our shelves at a time of the year we our shelves tend to be more empty.
Sergeant Tom Buckley has arranged these events in aid of local Food Banks for many years now. Recently he was given the Grey Bruce OPP 2023 Accolade Award recognizing his years of service in the Auxiliary OPP. The Tobermory Food Bank wishes to thank and congratulate Tom for all he has done in the service of the OPP and his community.
As in recent summers, the Tobermory Food Bank has stayed open all summer and the number of clients stays consistent throughout the year. We could not continue our work assisting those most in need in our community without the generous donations we receive. There are many ways to donate. By mailing a cheque to Tobermory Food Bank, P.O. Box 144, Tobermory, ON, N0H 2R0 or e-transfer at tobermoryfoodbank@gmail.com. There is another way to make a cash donation and that is when you check out at Peacock’s Foodland. Just tell the cashier you wish to make a donation to the Tobermory Food Bank. Tax receipts are issued for donation of $20 or more. Please visit our website tobermoryfoodbank.ca for more information or call Linda at 519-596-2333 or Jim at 519-375-7010.
As of now there is only one public space to donate grocery items and that is the Tobermory Post Office during business hours, if you wish to donate grocery items, please consider bringing directly to the Tobermory Food Bank during regular Food Bank Hours – 1-3 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Please mark Saturday August 17th on your calendars for the Stuff the Cruiser event. Lists will be available with some of the most needed items to guide you if you wish to donate.
