This Easter the Tobermory Food Bank distributed a record number of Hampers. We distributed to 26 families and 10 singles – a total of 36 households. That total represents 54 Adults, 36 children and 11 seniors. These numbers reflect the increase in numbers of those visiting the Tobermory Food Bank. So far in 2025 we have had approximately over 200 visits to the Food Bank. Each week we provide essential grocery items to about 40 people including 15 children and 5 seniors.
As has been said so many times, we could not do it without the amazing support we receive from our community. An initiative of Tobermory United Church is a good example of that. During the time of Lent, members are invited to a Lenten Challenge to gather donations to donate on Easter Sunday. This initiative was brought to the members by Heike Domke Talbot for the past 4 years. This year the Tobermory Food Bank received $620 in cash donations and 33.8 kg (74.1 lbs.) in grocery items from the Challenge. This is just one example of the support given to the Food Bank.
World Hunger Day BBQ May 22nd
Mark your calendar for Thursday May 22nd. On that day, to raise awareness of World Hunger, the Tobermory Food Bank will be Barbecuing Hot Dogs outside of Peacock’s Foodland in Tobermory from 11 am. to 1 p.m. It will be easy to find us, just follow the smell of the fried onions that go with the Hot Dog. As always it is by donation. On that same day we will be delivering hot dogs and beverages to many businesses in town for staff to have a lunch treat. The support we receive from these businesses is so very much appreciated as is the support from those who come by for a hot dog and beverage and say hello.
Any questions about the Tobermory Food Bank and our work please visit our website tobermoryfoodbank.ca or call Linda at 519-596-2333.
Written by Linda Godhue, Tobermory Food Bank Volunteer, for the Bruce Peninsula Press.