The food banks serving Haliburton County have launched a new shared website: www. FoodBanksHaliburtonCounty.ca – “in a collaborative effort to make it easier for residents to find, and give, food support, and information in one convenient place.”
The website is the result of a partnership between Minden Community Food Centre, Central Food Network, and Haliburton 4Cs. They came together to create a userfriendly hub for anyone seeking details on local food banks.
Visitors can now access details about locations, service areas, and how to get involved or donate – all in one place.
Tina Jackson, of Central Food Network, said, “by working together, our organizations hope to reduce confusion and improve the visibility of our services.”
Louise Ewing, chair of the board for 4Cs, added, “people shouldn’t have to struggle to figure out where to go when they’re already struggling to put food on the table.”
And, Jean Munroe from Minden Community Food Centre, said the website removes barriers and makes it easier for individuals and families to get the help they need more quickly and with dignity.
The three still encourage people to visit the location that is most accessible to them.
All three food banks provide support to community members who need one-time, emergency and long-term food support.
The shared website outlines three key ways to get involved: donating money online, donating food, or joining as a volunteer.
According to the HKPR District Health Unit’s ‘2024 cost of eating well report.’ close to 13 per cent of households in Haliburton County live on a low income.
Moving forward, the three said they would continue to use the website as part of their shared communications to outline where the public can find support from each of the organizations and how they can get involved with upcoming fundraisers.
They credited the Haliburton County Development Corporation, which provided a local initiatives’ program grant
