about us

We are a non-profit organization. All distributed food is collected from the public, through local grocery store food barrels, food drives, monetary donations and fundraisers. We are funded by the United Way.

who we help

Our clients are primarily individuals and/or families in need including disabled men and women, the mentally challenged, the aged, newly landed immigrants, unemployed, and the ever increasing number of working poor. Unfortunately, 33% of our clients are children, mostly of single parents.

In the Niagara Region, 41% of all children live in a working poor family- they have one to two parents who have one or more jobs, yet they are living below the poverty level.

Our clients visit every other month or 6 times a year. In a day, we can process as many as 150 families representing over 450 people a day. We distribute approximately 3,000 pounds of food, literally over a ton a day, including emergency bags for those who are experiencing difficulties.

All clients are assessed for need, then registered. Some come only once, just enough to get them over the hump, while others are on-going due to their particular circumstances. In the past few months, we have seen an increase of 15% in new clients.

mission statement

We provide a bridge between dependency and self-sufficiency through programs that create a positive environment for people to support themselves and their families with dignity and purpose. We are Community Care.

vision statement