The Whitchurch Stouffville Food Bank is currently seeking additional volunteers to help them meet ever-increasing demand.
Stouffville’s Food Bank saw a record high of 152 visits in March, representing 503 total household individuals supported.
New clients are also on the rise, and Food Bank projections suggest an increase of at least 30% over their 2022 yearly total.
They have provided support to over 2,200 individuals to date, with that number expected to approach 5,000 individuals served by the end of this year.
Volunteers are needed in the warehouse, packing food and providing client services, and on the purchasing team. Drivers are also needed for pickup and delivery of food and hygiene items.
The Food Bank is open to clients twice a week thanks to a volunteer group of over 40 generous community members, and additional service expansion is in the works for 2023 and beyond.
Volunteers must pass a formal background screening and training is provided. The Food Bank is ideally looking for individuals who can commit to at least one year of service.
