Leading up to the holidays, things are getting busy at the Port Hawkesbury Food Bank. Food bank coordinator Mary Johnston said they are seeing new clients every week, noting the number of clients they see is on the rise, noting they average about 40 visitors per week. She said they started to see a jump
Port Hawkesbury CAO Terry Doyle said he is proud of the accomplishments of town staff this summer. Doyle said ice was installed in the Civic Centre in mid-August and the town is expecting a new Zamboni in mid-November. The recreation department hosted successful day camps, hosted in partnership with the Strait Area Chapter of Autism
Local food banks are used by thousands of Nova Scotians each year, 45,000 alone in 2019. Following is a list of food banks, in our local area, with open and donation day’s/times.
Antigonish Community Food Bank, 166 College St. Open to clients Tuesday 9 – 11 am and Thursday 1 – 3 pm. They accept both food and cash donations (Monday and Wednesday 7 – 11 am for drop offs). To donate, EMT: antigonish166colldgestreet@hotmail.com, or call 902-863-0611.
Pictou County Food Bank, 410 Granville Street New Glasgow, 902-755-2906. Open for clients, Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 – 11:30 am. You can donate on Monday mornings except on holidays.
Port Hawkesbury Food Bank, 514 Granville Street Port Hawkesbury, open on Tuesday from 12:30 – 3:45 pm. Donate via EMT porthawkesburyfoodbank@gmail.com