The Whitehorse Food Bank will now be open on Saturdays from 11-3, to give locals an opportunity to volunteer. We can accept donations on this day as well!! For safety reasons, the doors will remain locked, so please prearrange your visit by calling ahead of time, or while you are outside the door!!! (867)393-2265, #306 Alexander Street *Great time for teens needing volunteer hours 🙂
Hey guys, with Christmas just around the corner, Tupperware, and myself figured it would be a good time to do a Fundraiser Party! On Saturday, November 14th from 3:30-5PM, we will host a Tupperware Party!!!! However, all online orders through the Whitehorse Food Bank Fundraiser, will be profiting our society as well. 40% of the FUNDRAISER catalogue sales go toward our cause!!!! ALSO, the host has generously decided to donate 50% of their commission for purchases through any other catalogue!!!…
If you have a group or club, and are interested in giving back, or gaining volunteer experience… WE HAVE THE PERFECT SOLUTION!! Northern Vision Development has graciously extended our stay at our food drop off location, so we have until November 13th, to sort and transport and stock our shelves with all the wonderful food that has been donated through our ALL SCHOOLS FOOD DRIVE!!!! So if you guys would like to extend a hand, give us a call:…
Thank you Yukon Energy!!! Their very remarkable donation of $10 000, will help our Food Bank immensely!!! Thank you so much!!! We are now able to take down our signs that state that we have limited food!!!
Thank you to the Whitehorse Elks Lodge for their donation!! $2000 will be put to fantastic use!! Thanks Guys!!!
HELLO EVERYBODY!! We are in need of some volunteers who are able to help organize, and/or transport donated food from our Food Drive. We are on borrowed time in our space, and need all the wonderful food that was donated by all the generous community members to be sorted and brought to the food bank. Call us: 393-2265, if you have a group or a class that can spare an hour or 2 this week!!
We would like to thank the Fruit Stand for their donation of leftover stock, it was widely appreciated by our clients! THANK YOU for your generosity!!
A HUGE thank you to all the helpful SCHOOL WIDE FOOD DRIVE volunteers and generous folks who fill their bags!! As well; the wonderful people at NORTHERN VISIONS DEVELOPMENT for donating the space where the food will be dropped and stored for our Food Bank. This is our biggest food drive, and the most needed time!! THANK YOU ALL!!!!! All bags will be picked up between the hours of 6pm and 8pm this WEDNESDAY. And we do apologize if we miss your house, the ever…
A gigantic THANK YOU, going out to Klondike Rib and Salmon!!! Their gracious donations to both our Food Bank, as well as, Sally and Sisters, will help out tremendously. For those that are unsure of Sally & Sisters, it is a free hot lunch program designed as a safe, sober environment open to all women and children. (It’s held Mondays and Friday between 12and 1pm at the Food Bank)
Thanks to the garden beds that are donated and attended by our community members. They provided us with 610 pounds of fresh produce for our clients. It is so wonderful to be able to provide this healthy option to them, So thank you again COMMUNITY GARDENS!!
A HUGE thank you to EMR and everyone who took part in their Book Sale!! They were able to raise over $1300 toward our Food Bank, which is in turn being used to fight hunger in Yukon! So THANKS again EMR!!!
My outlook is down, and I can not seem to get it fixed fast enough! Please call (867)393-2265, or you can email office@www.whitehorsefoodbank.ca Hope to get the situation resolved ASAP!!! Sorry Guys! :/
BEERALICIOUS! The Gr8ful Spud partnered with Yukon Brewing Co. bring you a 4 course meal, with all the fixins!! Plus paired with our wonderful locally made beer! Held at the Gr8tful Spud, in the Riverview Hotel: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th, 6:30-??? If you bring $10 worth of food, they will give you $10 off your ticket price! Tickets can be bought previously at the Gr8ful SPud, or Yukon Brewing Co.;however, some will be left at the door!!! SEE YOU ALL…
Thank you to the DAYS INN, for their innovative way of giving back! Instead of planting flowers this year, they planted vegetables and donated them to the Food Bank!! They did an amazing job, and got fabulous results, that our clients will enjoy 🙂
I have recently had a few people ask me how they can help; there are many different ways to give back to your community!! 1) If you have the money to give a little back, it is really appreciated!! a) you can click on our Canada Helps button in the side bar of our website (whitehorsefoodbank.ca), to make a donation online, b)you can come in and meet us for cash donations, and receive a general receipt instantly, c) you…
Thanks to The Department of Justice, for their donation of school supplies. The supplies will be out for families in need to take as needed from 10-1 on Wednesday September 9th, on Family Distribution Day!! Also, a reminder: FEED THE PEOPLE BBQ, at shipyards from 11am-2pm on Labour Day Monday!!! Donations toward the foodbank will be accepted 😉 Bring your whole family and show your support, or just enjoy a free meal!!! Games, prizes, activities and a bouncy castle for the kiddies!!!
Across Canada, there are approximately 310,460 children who depend on the food bank for some food security. That is equivalent to 6,200 school busses filled with hungry little minds!! We have a School Snack Program, that offers an extra amount of school snacks and juice when supplies are up!!! Every child deserves to eat everyday, too often meals are skipped due to lack of food in their household. #votetoendpoverty
FAMILY DAY (every Wednesday 10-1 for families with children at home) for September, in partner with From the Ground Up: September 9th from 10-12. September 16th from 10-12. Will be doing a recipe demonstration, and will provide all needed supplies and ingredients!!! Even if you have already picked up your hamper for September, please join us anyway!!!!!! Hope to see you all there!!!!
Join our fight to gain the interest and support of GOVERNMENT to end poverty, by joining our campaign #votetoendpoverty, click HERE, for more info!!! Canadian citizens should not live in poverty, we need to have a voice, and be heard!
I just wanted to give a shout out to our community corporations that are doing their part with inter-office and ongoing donations boxes on their own accord! ATCO Electric dropped a collection of much needed food and hygiene products off today!! And Whitehorse Motors continues to have a drop box within their showroom, as well as sign up sheets for our Green Apple Club!! Our draw for Air North tickets to Vancouver is on the 30th of September at noon!! All Green Apple…