Author Archives: Wawa Community Food Bank

News from the Wawa Community Food Bank – November News

Community members have been very supportive of Wawa Community Food Bank through this month of November. Naturally Superior Adventures concluded their annual Clean Out The Freezer dinner and graciously accepted donations for our local food bank.  In addition to a very generous monetary contribution, we also received many boxes of canned goods collected from dinners and musical entertainment over the ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank Update – October

Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to thank the many individuals, businesses or groups who have supported our efforts to supplement food essentials for people in need through this fall. Our community members find many ways to be of assistance through the donation of Valu Mart gift cards, gently used clothing or footwear, pet food, financial contributions and, of course, non- ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank – Summer Update

The volunteers of Wawa Community Food Bank wish to thank the many individuals, organisations and businesses who have made donations over the summer months. Individuals have given an eclectic variety of items. We have gratefully received clothing, cash donations, egg cartons, toothbrushes, assorted food and hygiene items and beautiful vegetables from local gardeners. Our appreciation goes to Susan Alajoki, Fern ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank – Your support is appreciated as need increases

Jun 11, 2018 @ 11:10 Although warmer weather has arrived and life should be easier for everyone after our long winter, Wawa Community Food Bank has experienced a disturbing increase in client need over the spring and early summer. As many as 76 individuals have been served in one week and the number of households requiring assistance, many of which ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank – Winter nearly over – need continues…

Mar 27, 2018 @ 08:10 Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to acknowledge support received from a variety of sources over the last few months. We have welcomed eggs, cheese, sausage or baking supplies from Tracy Blackmore, Christine Menard, Carol Routledge, Gary Sache, First United Church, St. Paul’s Anglican Church and the Rotary Club of Wawa. In addition, Wagging Tails Kennel ...

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Food Bank End of 2017 Community Thank You

Jan 6, 2018 @ 08:32 Wawa Community Food Bank volunteers wish to thank the many individuals, organizations, corporations and businesses in this remarkably generous town. We have been receiving donations from mid- November 2017 right into this first week of January 2018. All monetary contributions of any size are valued and each personal or food item is appreciated. Feed The ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank – Fall Update

Oct 28, 2017 @ 08:13 Wawa Community Food Bank has been assisted by many individuals, organizations and businesses this fall and the volunteers would like to publicly thank all those involved for their support. First of all, we recognize the people who have made monetary donations or provided fresh produce, canned or frozen food, or clothing and sundry items. Thank ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank Update – August 2017

  The Wawa Community Food Bank once again wishes to acknowledge the many expressions of support we have received over the summer months. First of all, we recognise the many individuals who have provided gift cards, food or clothing items. Thank you to Lorna Chiupka, Emma Desgagne, Gordon Draper, Regis Kenny, Dave and Carol Robertson and the many anonymous donors ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank Update – Spring 2017

Jun 6, 2017 @ 10:17 Wawa Community Food Bank wishes to acknowledge the support received from a variety of sources over the last few months. We sincerely thank Martin Doyle for providing oral hygiene products. Also, thank you to Brenda Ouellette and the Wawa BIA for the Canadian Tire gift cards.  These will be used to purchase items for the plots at ...

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Wawa Community Food Bank Update – March 2017

Mar 10, 2017 @ 11:16 Wawa Community Food Bank volunteers once again wish to recognize our community members and organizations that provide such welcome support for the less fortunate in our midst. In January of this year, the Lady Dunn Hospital staff and administration contributed the proceeds from their annual Dress Down Fund. Thank you for this very generous donation. ...

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