Durham Region Municipalities Come Together to Support Hunger Action Month

Drop off non-perishable foods at participating facilities from September 5 to September 27 or donate online

Whitby, Ontario, August 27, 2024 – The Region of Durham and area municipalities are once again coming together this National Hunger Action Month to help raise awareness, food donations, and funds to fight hunger in the community.

Hunger is an important issue that affects individuals, seniors, and families throughout the Region. As Durham Region continues to rapidly grow and food prices increase, more people are experiencing homelessness and/or using food banks and related services than ever before. The Region and area municipalities are taking action to address this need in the community.

From September 5 to 27, there will be more drop-off locations than ever located throughout Durham, making it even easier for residents, businesses and community groups to donate non-perishable food items. Visit your local municipality online to find a drop-off location near you:

All donations will be leveraged by Feed the Need in Durham and area food banks to support local families in need.

Leverage your impact: For every $1 donated, Feed the Need in Durham can collect, store, and distribute two meals and other needed products to reach those in need. Donate online.

QUICK FACTS

Between now and 2046, Durham Region's population is projected to grow by almost 40 per cent. That's faster than the Ontario average.
Feed the Need in Durham, which distributes food to local food banks and hunger relief programs, has seen the number of people accessing their services get higher and higher over the last few years, reaching an average of 22,000 visits per month.
View Feed the Need in Durham’s Wish List of most desired food items here.
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For media inquiries, contact:

Devon Jarvis, Supervisor of Communications and Engagement

Town of Ajax

Phone: 905-409-1491

Email: devon.jarvis@ajax.ca

Tamra Kaiser, Communications and Tourism Coordinator

Township of Brock

Phone: 705-432-2355 x 232

Email: Tamra.Kaiser@brock.ca

Matt Greenwood, Communications Officer

Municipality of Clarington

Phone: 905-623-3379 ext. 2214

Email: mgreenwood@clarington.net

Mayor Dan Carter
City of Oshawa
Phone: 905-436-5611

Email: Mayor@oshawa.ca

Nicole Hann, Coordinator, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications

City of Pickering

905.420.4660 ext. 2028
nhann@pickering.ca

Cameron McDonald, Communications Officer
Regional Municipality of Durham
Phone: 289-830-6718
Email: cameron.mcdonald@durham.ca

Lori Bowers, Director of Community Services and Communications

Township of Scugog
Phone: 905-985-7346
Email: lbowers@scugog.ca

Sierra Miller, Communications Officer

Township of Uxbridge

Phone: 905-852-9181 x 509

Email: smiller@uxbridge.ca

Erin Mikaluk, Manager, Communications and Creative Services
Town of Whitby
Phone: 289-314-6913
Email: mikaluke@whitby.ca

Melanie Correia, Director of Corporate Partnerships and Communications

Feed the Need in Durham
Phone: 905-571-3863

Email: melanie@FTND.ca