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We have a Healthy Food Policy, and try to supply healthy and nutritious foods in all the food groups. Food stocks are replenished by monetary donations; community food drives held by schools, clubs, churches and businesses; supplies from local producers and farmers; as well as individual grocery and produce contributions.
Community residents in need of food can register and may take home an emergency 3-5 day supply of pantry staples, milk, eggs and baked goods. We also give a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and meat. As well as food, we distribute basic personal items and household cleaning products, and there is also an excellent selection of books from County Kids Read. We receive and distribute prepared, home cooked meals from Food to Share.
Prince Edward County’s most recent Vital Signs information tells us there are about 2,000 people in the county who are food insecure. Which means there are a lot of people here who do not have access to an adequate amount of affordable and nutritious food. For many reasons, there are those in need who do not register at the Food Bank – one reason is transportation.
Cash donations buy much needed fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, eggs and meat, and allow us to buy canned and dry goods in bulk at good prices. Without the cash donations, there would seldom be enough food in the Food Bank. Monetary donations can be made by cheque or cash – we don’t have the ability to do electronic transactions.
The mailing address is Picton United Church Food Bank, 12 Chapel Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0. Donations of money (or food) can also be dropped off at the Food Bank on Friday mornings from 8:30 until 11:30, or at the church office. Or by calling the Food Bank at 613 476-8516 to make alternate arrangements. We provide tax receipts.
The Food Bank is downstairs in the Picton United Church, and is open to existing and new members on Fridays from 9am until 11:30am.