Durham Region area municipalities are proud to announce that they have collectively raised food and funds equivalent to more than 6,750 meals for those in need, during Hunger Action Month in September.
Hunger is an important issue that affects individuals, seniors, and families throughout the Region. As Durham Region continues to rapidly grow and food prices increase, more people are experiencing homelessness and/or using food banks and related services than ever before. Since 2020, food bank visits have surged over 250 per cent in Durham Region, according to Feed the Need in Durham.
Last month, 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, like Durham Community Action Group, Salvation Army, Community Development Council Durham and Christian Faith Outreach Centre, to support local families in need.
Durham residents can continue to fight local hunger by donating to Feed the Need in Durham or other local food banks. View Feed the Need in Durham’s Wish List of most desired food items. Feed the Need in Durham is also always on the lookout for volunteers who want to make a positive difference in our communities.
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Sam Paterson, Interim Supervisor of Communications and Engagement
Town of Ajax
Phone: 365-885-1202
Email: Samantha.Paterson@ajax.ca
Tamra Kaiser, Communications and Tourism Coordinator
Township of Brock
Phone: 705-432-2355 x 232
Email: Tamra.Kaiser@brock.ca
Melissa Westover, Manager, Strategic Communications and Initiatives
Municipality of Clarington
905-623-3379 ext. 2019
Email: mwestover@clarington.net
Corporate Communications
City of Oshawa
905-436-5686
Email: communications@oshawa.ca
Nicole Hann, Coordinator, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications
City of Pickering
905.420.4660 ext. 2028
Email: nhann@pickering.ca
Lori Bowers, Director of Community Services and Communications
Township of Scugog
Phone: 905-985-7346
Email: lbowers@scugog.ca
Sierra Miller, Communications Officer
Township of Uxbridge
Phone: 905-852-9181 x 509
Email: smiller@uxbridge.ca
Erin Mikaluk, Manager, Communications and Creative Services
Town of Whitby
Phone: 289-314-6913
Email: mikaluke@whitby.ca
Melanie Correia, Director of Corporate Partnerships and Communications
Feed the Need in Durham
Phone: 905-571-3863
Email: melanie@FTND.ca
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