Entries by Kirk Bowden

Client Update

Commencing April 1st we are asking clients to call ahead to make an appointment. Please call 905-895-6823 ext. 120, on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., to book an appointment time. If your call is not answered directly, leave a message, including your name and phone number, and someone will return your call within […]

Covid-19 Update

Public Notice: Over the last few weeks, we have been closely monitoring the evolving situation with the COVID-19 outbreak to ensure we are taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of our Newmarket Food Pantry community. We understand and appreciate that many of our clients and volunteers may be experiencing some anxiety about […]

Food Explorers

The Newmarket Food Pantry would like to thank The Hershey Company and Food Banks Canada for providing funding which provided us with the opportunity to deliver the Food Explorers Program this Fall. The program enabled 7 children aged 9 to 11 to take part in a 7-week program where they learned all about good food […]

Celebrating our Volunteers!

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, but they have the heart.” We appreciate our volunteers every day – we could not do what we do without their passion and dedication – and this month, National Volunteer Month, we recognize the hard work of all our volunteers that help us nourish our neighbours. The Newmarket […]

Spring Food Drive

It’s spring, and the shelves are quickly emptying at your local food bank. One of the biggest challenges food banks face is inconsistent flow of donations. People generally think of donating during the holidays, but the reality is, our neighbours are hungry all year round, and sadly, the thousands of pounds that are donated at […]