Thanks to the Generosity of Whitehorse Motors The Whitehorse Food Bank Has a new Transit van to use for the important work we do. Their generosity even extended to include a three year maintenance package, providing the Food Bank with worry free transportation. And another big surprise was a supply of turkeys and $600.00 from their December Promotion. Thanks Whitehorse Motors for helping us help the community!
The Whitehorse Fire Fighters Association not only stands on guard for the citizens of Whitehorse but they have extended their helping hands to the Whitehorse Food Bank this year. At their annual Christmas party they collected $2525.00 in cash as a donation. Thanks Whitehorse Fire Fighters Association for all the good work you do.
On Friday staff from YTG Environment came to the Food Bank and volunteered on some projects to help the Whitehorse Food Bank. The projects included building a trolley, changing a toilet and sorting food. What sort of fun could a group from your workplace have? Lots! Just look at the smiles of just some of the 15 people that helped us that day.
Have you ever wondered what happens to the food and toiletry items that air passengers must leave behind because they are not permitted on passenger flights in North America? Well thanks to the G4S Secure Solutions staff for passenger security at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport those items are coming to the Whitehorse Food Bank. Pictured here is the latest haul delivered by the fine staff at airport security. So yes, you may have lost your maple syrup, peanut butter…
When the Whitehorse Food Bank put out the call to help restock their shelves help came from many directions. The dedicated Quilters at Bear’s paw also stepped up to the challenge. Even though in the summer many in their membership is away enjoying a Yukon summer, the ones that were left made sure they would also get together to help out the Food Bank. It is in recognition of Bears Paw and all the smaller groups that answered the call…
Big thanks to the YTG Department of Justice including Corrections and the RCMP for teaming up and holding department wide food drives. They were able to collect 1372 lbs of much needed food for the Whitehorse Food Bank. [contact-form][contact-field label=’Name’ type=’name’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’Email’ type=’email’ required=’1’/][contact-field label=’Website’ type=’url’/][contact-field label=’Comment’ type=’textarea’ required=’1’/][/contact-form]
The Whitehorse Food Bank needs help from the community. The Whitehorse Food Bank is out of food and out of money. Since June 1, 2014 the Whitehorse Food Bank has not been able to provide full hampers to our clients. There are a number of ways you can help. 1) Sign up with us to make a monthly donation through credit card or direct deposit. 2) Commit some time to help us sign up monthly donations from other people in…
On Thursday and Friday May 8 & 9 students from Vanier, FH Collins, Porter Creek Secondary, Whitehorse Elementary and École Émilie-Tremblay greeted residents on Main Street. They offered and Apple as “food for thought” to raise awareness of hunger issues we are facing here in Yukon. They also gave people an information sheet about how they can help be part of the solution.
The Food Bank Society of Whitehorse will receive a one-time $750,000 grant from the Yukon government to assist with the purchase of its current home at 306 Alexander Street. The building and lot are currently owned by the Association franco-yukonnaise (AFY). When the AFY decided to sell the property it offered the food bank an opportunity to purchase. The AFY will carry the balance of the mortgage and the food bank will make monthly payments. “Our government is committed to…
FOR RELEASE December 19, 2013 An early Christmas present for the Whitehorse Food Bank WHITEHORSE—The Yukon government today gave the Food Bank Society of Whitehorse an early Christmas present—funding to help the organization purchase its building and the lot it stands on. “This one-time funding of $750,000 will help the food bank buy its current building and location, giving it a stable, secure and accessible presence downtown,” Premier Darrell Pasloski said. “Today the hard work of our volunteers, donors, board…
This Wednesday October 9th will be a hub of activity At the Whitehorse Food Bank. Volunteers from all the schools in Whitehorse will be collecting groceries door to door the evening of October 9th from 6 pm to 8 pm. This is an extremely important Food Drive for us. This year we are hoping that it will bring us enough food to get us through December. More youth then ever before are getting involved. We are hoping the students will…
On Saturday, January 19, our Yukon Member of Parliament – Ryan Leef hosted the first annual Chili Cook-Off to raise money for the Food Bank. Along with Ryan, there were a number of celebrity chefs including: Josh from Earls Whitehorse; Dr. Karen Barnes – President of Yukon College; Hon. David Laxton – Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly; Paul Flaherty – CEO & President of NorthwesTel; Hon. Elaine Taylor – Deputy Premier and Minister of Community Services; Ted Staffen – former Speaker…
The Yukon Brewing annual fundraising event for the Food Bank brought hundreds of people to their 15 year birthday celebration and raised over $4,200 along with over 20 crates of food. Many thanks to Bob, Jasmine and all the folks who helped out.
The Whitehorse Baptist Church’s “Stuff the Bus” was again very successful this year. On September 22, volunteers received donations of food from the shoppers outside of Superstore and filled the bus to the ceiling. Thanks so much to all the folks who helped out!!
On October 3, students, teachers, parents and citizens helped deliver hundreds of bags of groceries during the annual food drive formerly put on by the city’s Catholic schools. This year, other schools were invited to participate, and the result was wonderful. The Whitehorse Food Bank shelves are full!! Many thanks to Mark Connell and his organizing team. Here are a few pictures of the day. Thanks to Vince Fedoroff for allowing us to use the photos.