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McGuinty’s mannequin

on May 1st 2012

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1163868–ontario-s-poor-give-premier-mcguinty-s-mannequin-an-earful
McGuinty’s mannequin will be visiting the Perth and District Food Bank later this month, stay tuned!

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Hunger Awareness Week

on Apr 20th 2012

Hunger Awareness Week is May 7th to 11th 2012. The Perth and District Food Bank will be hosting a variety of events throughout the week.
MONDAY MAY 7TH: Hungry for Change Dinner. Join us for dinner and a discussion about food insecurity around the world. Admission is by donation. Doors open at 6:00 PM and dinner [...]

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Social Justice “Night at the Movies”

on Mar 5th 2012

Social Justice “Night at the Movies”. Come to the Food Bank on Friday March 23rd to view “Food Inc.”!! Admission is FREE. The movie starts at 7pm. Refreshments are available.

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Maureen Pegg speaks with Samantha Davidson from the Perth & District Food Bank. Samantha talks about all of the changes that have taken place at the Food Bank over the past few months. Monday February 6, 2012

on Feb 6th 2012

http://lake88.ca/lake88/media/120206.mp3

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Our New Program

on Jan 10th 2012

Come to the Table
community meals
 
Free!
 
….upstairs at The Food Bank
Starting January 17th
 

 
Tuesday Breakfast
7:30-9:00am
January 17
 
Wednesday Dinner
5:00-6:30pm
January 18
 
Friday Dinner
5:00-6:30pm
January 20
 
Delicious, healthy food for all
Bring your family

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The Story Of Food

on Oct 24th 2011

http://vimeo.com/7573579

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recent news at the food bank

on Oct 17th 2011

For more information about what is happening at the food bank please check out the following links:
http://www.emcperth.ca/20110922/News/Perth+food+bank%27s+new+home+a+hit+thanks+to+many+volunteers
http://http://www.emcperth.ca/20110922/News/Perth+food+bank%27s+new+home+a+hit+thanks+to+many+volunteers
http://www.emcperth.ca/20111013/News/Perth+food+bank+hopes+to+reap+what+it+sows+this+season

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WE ARE MOVING!!!

on Jun 17th 2011

The Perth and District Food Bank is moving to 190 Gore St. East at the end of the month of June. We plan to open our doors on Monday July 4th. Our new hours will be:
Monday 12:00 pm – 3;30 pm
Tuesday- Closed- Delivery Day call between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm to order
Wednesday 4:30 pm [...]

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Hunger Awareness Day

on May 20th 2011

Please join the Perth and District Food Bank on Tuesday May 31st at 7:00 PM at The Perth Library for a screening of the movie Poor No More to mark Hunger Awareness Day. Cost is FREE, donations of food and/or money are appreciated. Food donations can be dropped off all day at the Perth Library. We [...]

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Volunteers needed

on May 10th 2011

The Perth and District Food bank is looking for volunteers to work at our new location at 190 Gore St. East. Positions include: Check-in, Check-out, Assisting Clients and Stocking shelves, Cleaning, and Delivery in and around town. We are currently looking to fill spots between 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm on Mondays, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm and [...]

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