Ontario Helping to Grow Fare Share Food Bank Impact

Pete Fisher
2 days ago
• Categories: Local

Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank received $149,600 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to
elevate their volunteer strategy and elevate their impact.

On Tuesday morning, MPP David Piccini was at the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank to hear directly from the staff about the impact of a $149,600 Resilient Communities Fund grant that it received for 2023-2025 from the Government of Ontario’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF).

The two year grant was used to elevate its Volunteer Management strategy, thanks to the OTF grant program which was designed to help non-profit organizations rebuild from the challenges created by the pandemic.

“All Ontarians deserve access to good food, even when they are struggling,” said MPP, David Piccini. “I
am proud that Ontario is supporting an incredible local organization so they can improve their volunteer
strategy and provide assistance for those who need it.”

The Resilient Communities Fund grant was used to by the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank to hire a full-time Volunteer Coordinator and implement a new online Volunteer Management system. The project will enhance how Fare Share Food Bank is able to attract, retain, train, and engage new and existing volunteers.

“We are thrilled to receive this vital funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund. This grant will significantly strengthen our ability to serve the community, ensuring that no one in Northumberland County goes hungry,” said Meghan Flindall, Executive Director of the Fare Share Food Bank.

“With this investment, we can enhance our volunteer management, reach more people in need, and continue to support individuals and families through challenging times. We are deeply thankful to the Ontario Trillium Fund for their commitment to addressing food insecurity.”

The Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank is a community non-profit that aspires to create a hunger free community where every individual has access to nutritious food in Northumberland County. Fare Share Food bank fosters community connections and collaborations to ensure that no one goes hungry and believes that every individual has the right to access food with dignity and respect.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Government of Ontario with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. Last year, OTF invested nearly $105M into 732 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment.

Visit otf.ca to learn more.