The Region of Durham and area municipalities are proud to announce they have collectively raised food and funds equivalent to approximately 17,867 pounds of food for Feed the Need and local food banks – the result of a month-long food drive.
Hunger is an important issue that affects residents from across the Region. With the devastation of the pandemic still causing pressures on the cost of living, more people are using food banks and related services than ever before.
Food and monetary donations were made by residents, community organizations, businesses, and municipal staff who showed an outpouring of generosity to fight local hunger. All donations will be leveraged by Feed the Need in Durham and other area food banks to support local families in need.
"As food prices have risen over the past year, too many of our neighbours struggle to put food on the table. That is why this year Hunger Action Month has been more critical for us than ever before. Once again, our municipal partners came together to help raise awareness, food donations and funds to fight hunger across Durham. A total of 17,867 pounds of food was raised, supporting our mission to nourish our community. Thank you to each and every one who supported our municipalities in their efforts this year!”
Ben Earle, Chief Executive Officer, Feed the Need in Durham
Devon Jarvis, Supervisor of Communications and Engagement
Town of Ajax
Phone: 905-409-1491
Email: devon.jarvis@ajax.ca
Janean Currie, Deputy Clerk
Township of Brock
Phone: 705-432-2355 x 238
Email: Janean.currie@brock.ca
Leanne Walker, Communications Specialist
Municipality of Clarington
Phone: 905-623-3379 x 2217
Email: lwalker@clarington.net
Dan Carter, Mayor
City of Oshawa
Phone: 905-436-5611
Email: Mayor@oshawa.ca
Shauna Muir, Supervisor, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications
City of Pickering
Phone: 905-420-4660 x 2134
Email: smuir@pickering.ca
Amanda Chambers, Communications Officer
Regional Municipality of Durham
Phone: 365-688-5900
Email: amanda.chambers@durham.ca
Melissa Westover, Communications Advisor
The Regional Municipality of Durham
Phone: 905-431-7353
Email: Melissa.Westover@durham.ca
Lori Bowers
Township of Scugog
Phone: 905-985-7346
Email: lbowers@scugog.ca
Colleen Baskin, Communications Officer
Township of Uxbridge
Phone: 905-852-9249
Email: cbaskin@uxbridge.ca
Erin Mikaluk, Manager, Communications and Creative Services
Town of Whitby
Phone: 289-314-6913
Email: mikaluke@whitby.ca
Srujani Chand
Feed the Need in Durham
Phone: 905-571-3863
Email: Srujani@ftnd.ca
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