St. Thomas’, Walkerton

 

THANK YOU, THANK YOU

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The board of directors of the Walkerton and District Food Bank say THANK YOU to everyone

for your support of the Food Bank.

You are all special.

THANK YOU for being the hands and feet of Our Lord.

Each week the need is growing.

 

We thank all for the food and monetary gifts that

you so generously donate.

You can take items to the Food Bank on Thursdays between 9:00am – 4:00pm.

Our Food Bank is open every Thursday 1:00~4:00pm. Clients are able to receive food twice a month.

Emergency needs are always met.

The need is growing.

 

Most needed items are: Sugar, Flour, Oil, Cereal, Peanut Butter, School Snacks, Caned Meat, Boost, Ensure, Cookies, Baby Wipes, Laundry Soap,

or anything that is on sale.

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To update you on what is happening at the Food Bank. Supplies and groceries expenditures

Year to date were $27,000 over prior year.

Year to date Number of visits has increased

30% over 2024 and 73% over past 2 years.

Monthly Milk expenditure increase 53% in 2024,

and has increased an additional 44% in 2025.

To curb expenditures the shelves may be

empty of some items.

Trial period: Started Wed. April 9 the Food bank

will be open 6-7:30pm the second and fourth Wed.

of the month by appointment only.

This is intended for those unable to attend Thursdays

due to work, medical appointments, babysitting issues. Phone 519-881-0168 and leave a message to

arrange an appointment.

 

Let us share what God has gifted to us with, our community. 

 

“I was hungry and you gave me food" (Matthew 25:35).

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Dorothy Frook

Chairperson on behalf of the Food Bank

Board of Directors.