NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH PORCUPINE FOOD BANK
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The South Porcupine Food Bank Inc. (SPFB) thanks ALL our supporters!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated in January 2020 a total of an estimated 1,337 lbs of food and $2,998 including:
- OLG Bingo contributed $1,495 as a result of our volunteer efforts;
- The Kinsmen Club of the Porcupine donated $500;
- OPSEU Local 649 donated $200;
- Fraternite des Chevaliers de Colomb Conseil Theriault #6808 donated $104 and 110 lbs of food;
- The Good Samaritan Inn donated 540 lbs of food;
- Patrons of Giant Tiger and food bins at Food Basics and Porcupine Mall provided 270 lbs of food;
- St. Joachim’s Church, Bible Fellowship Assembly, Porcupine United Church and Covenant United Church donated a combined 180 lbs of food;
- Abundant Grace Ministries donated $25;
- The Urban Farm donated 30 lbs of food;
- Brush Strokes Timmins donated 25 lbs of food;
- TCN donated 15 lbs of food;
- The Benevity Community Impact Fund $17;
- Miscellaneous income of $55 and food bank clients donated $51;
- Other individuals combined donated 167 lbs of food and $551.
SPFB has been serving those in need in Timmins & Area since 1987, is operated by 30 volunteers, with monthly operating costs in 2019 averaging $6,325. In Jan. 2020, we served 313 people (212 adults & 101 children). Thanks to all!
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