May 18 - Holiday Monday the Food Bank will be open to distribute food to anyone in need and to receive donations, regular hours 9:30am to noon. We are proud to say that with the help of you, the community and our volunteers we have stayed open during COVID-19

April 6 -The Food Bank is discontinuing donation drives on Thursdays to support physical distancing. 

Donate online at https://wsfoodbank.ca

Thank you to many of you who have already reached out to us. We have seen a noticeable increase in donations, thank you and please spread the word. 

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March 18 Today's Update

We need Kraft dinner and Tuna Helper (the mix for a can of tuna, like Hamburger Helper)

Food donations can be dropped off at Metro and No Frills and at the Food Bank. We will be open Monday 930 am to noon.

This is our message from earlier this week, still valid.

FOOD BANK DURING COVID-19 - How to Help

Financial donations are always appreciated, on-line donations - credit card or Paypal are easy on our website. Gift cards are also very useful.

If you prefer to donate food, here's a list

Top 6 Items Needed during COVID-19 ...* no expired items please

1. Canned Fruits and Vegetables

2. Rice - 900 gram bags

3. Juice - 1 litre bottles or boxes

4. Cookies or Crackers

5. Pasta Sauce

6. Powdered Milk - 500 gram bags

At this time we do not need canned beans or dried pasta

Donations can be dropped off at the Food Bank Thursdays 9:30 -11 am

Thank you Stouffville

 March 15 

At the Whitchurch Stouffville Foodbank, our priority is the well-being of our clients, volunteers, donors and the community at large. We are committed to being proactive and responsible during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. 

We understand and appreciate that many of our volunteers and clients may be experiencing anxiety. At this time, there is no evidence of community spread within York Region, and the risk to York Region residents of acquiring COVID-19 in the community remains low. 

To reduce exposure to the virus and protect your health, we are asking that all visitors to the WS Foodbank follow these steps as recommended by York Region Public Health:

· Wash your hands often with soap and water (20+ seconds) or alcohol-based hand sanitizer 

· Sneeze and cough into a tissue or your sleeve

· Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

· Avoid contact with people who are sick

· Stay home if you are sick 

In addition, the WS Foodbank is also:

· Increasing signage and information posted 

· Monitoring and limiting entry into our premises 

· Providing clients with standard, prepared orders

· Providing volunteers with additional space for sorting. The use of rubber gloves will be enforced while handling food.

· Hand-sanitizer is available for public use 

We also encourage clients and volunteers to visit the York Region Health Department website where you will find the latest information and community updates on COVID-19. www.york.ca or the Ministry of Health at https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus 

We will continue to monitor this situation as it evolves and advise you of any announcements.