The Hunger Stop (Lanark County Food Bank), is preparing to move into its permanent home at 115 Industrial Ave. and begin renovations aimed at improving the space for future operations.
The new location is intended to provide long-term stability at a time when food banks across Canada continue to face financial pressures and rising demand.
“We know the news is filled with talk of severe cutbacks and even closures of food banks across the country,” board chair Liz Glover said. “I want to assure our clients and our donors that our new location will put us on firm footing and enable us to offer stability and be there for everyone for years to come.”
The food bank has not announced an opening date but expects to begin serving clients from the new location sometime this fall.
Manager Tammy Parent said the organization now serves more than 1,800 people each month, up from about 500 monthly seven years ago.
“Operational efficiency is paramount to the smooth flow of clients, and our new building will be well-organized and functional,” Parent said.
About 40 per cent of the people the food bank serves are children. The food bank’s service area covers approximately 770 square kilometres, including White Lake, Franktown, Ashton, Innisville, Almonte, Pakenham, Carleton Place, Clayton and Beckwith Township.
The Hunger Stop also provides grocery delivery for families who cannot shop in person or lack transportation.
Established in 1988, the Hunger Stop is operated by a volunteer board of directors, full-time and part-time staff, and about 180 volunteers.
SOURCE: The Hunger Stop — Lanark County Foodbank.
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