Annual ‘Seedy Saturday’ event returns to Brockville Public Library
Members of the community participated in a free seed exchange to get a head start on their gardens for the season. Seedy Saturday
The Brockville Fire Dept. is stepping up for a worthy cause
There are a number of ways to make a donation between February 1st and 11th. Here’s Chris Paul. The Brockville Fire Dept. is stepping up for a worthy cause (iheartradio.ca)
United Way of Leeds and Grenville raffling off car to support local food banks
The largest fundraiser in the history of the United Way of Leeds and Grenville is underway, with one lucky winner set to drive off in a new set of wheels. The non-profit has teamed up with Brockville Hyundai once again to raffle off a brand new 2023 Hyundai Venue SUV, with all proceeds going towards […]
One year after losing my Toronto apartment, Brockville life is suiting me fine
(the author is a volunteer at our Food Bank) …But what worked for me in Toronto is not enough here. I knew that if I moved to a new community, I’d have to contribute to its civic life. I’ve been on the receiving end of comments here – that I’m part of the Toronto wave […]
Harvest Sharing Food Drive underway in Brockville and area
A major food drive is underway along the seaway this weekend, with all donations helping to stock up two local food bank shelves until Christmas, as they see an increase in clients. The Rotary Club was busy at the Brockville Shopping Centre on Friday, already sorting through food donations for their annual Harvest Sharing Campaign. […]
Brockville, Ont. food bank welcomes families, raises awareness with 1st annual fun fair
The Brockville and Area Food Bank held an event on Saturday to thank the community for all their support, and to fundraise and bring awareness to the hunger problem that is affecting the region. With the help of sponsors like Mark Neuman Desjardins Insurance, the first ever Dare to Care Family Fun Fair was free […]
Brockville and Area Food Bank partners with local non-profits to expand home delivery
A new collaboration has formed in Brockville, Ont. between three non-profit organizations, with a plan to create a more accessible food bank by expanding home delivery. The Brockville and Area Food Bank originally started a home delivery program during the COVID-19 pandemic, assisting users with the stay-at-home order. “Once that stay-at-home order ended we realized […]
2021 Fall Rotary Food Drive wraps up on Saturday in Brockville, Ont. | CTV News
BROCKVILLE, ONT. – The Brockville Rotary Harvest Sharing Campaign is winding down, with donations vital this time of year, to stock up local food bank shelves until the New Year. “As we pull out of COVID, it’s so important that we have this drive to get them through to the beginning of the year,” said […]
Brockville and Area Food Bank looking for volunteers, specific items
After a successful holiday donation campaign, the Brockville and Area Food Bank is now looking for volunteers to help with day-to-day operations. Volunteers like Valerie Harvey, who has been helping at the food bank since last April. “I’m very fortunate and I love my community and this is a very good way to give back […]