The Orangeville Food Bank is closing shop on Thursday and is joining forces with community partners under the umbrella of Dufferin Food Share.
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Executive director, Heather Hayes says the initiative is meant to double food supply for food bank clients in a sanitary manner.
Instead of receiving 3 to 5 days-worth of food per month, food bank clients will receive a couple weeks-worth of food per month.
Dufferin Food Share will operate under a drive-thru model in which users will place orders and will be handed food packages in their vehicles to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Hayes is also appealing to those who stockpiled on supplies a week ago to share with those in need.
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Hayes says in the last few weeks, she’s seen a greater diversity of food bank users and expects many more as the COVID-19 business shut down forces some individuals out of work.
Dufferin Food Share will open on March 30th at the Salvation Army New Hope Church on 690 Riddell Road.
If you wish to make a donation, it’s safest to do so using Canada Helps.
