Food Bank Donations
Hi everyone,
I just thought I would share some uplifting news with you all! During these difficult times, thousands of families are without a job and going hungry, and food banks are in need of help more than ever. Vanilla has made donations to a few local food banks in Montreal and Ottawa. In total, we donated $10,000!! Here is the breakdown of our food bank donations and the responses we got!
The Depot (NDG area)
$2,000.00
Share The Warmth (Southwest and Verdun)
$2,000.00
Mile End Mission (Mile-End)
$2,000.00
SAC Anjou (Anjou and surroundings)
$2,000.00
Ottawa Food Bank
$2,000.00
I'll post the responses below!
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The Depot Community Food Center (NDG): $2,000
"Dear Vanilla Forums Inc,
Thank you for giving generously to Depot Alimentaire Ndg. Your support is critical to helping us fulfill our mission."
Share The Warmth (Southwest and Verdun): $2,000
"Greetings,
A heartfelt thank you for your generous donation and for your kind words. Your support will help ensure that we continue to provide food security services to members of our community who rely on our food bank to feed themselves and their families.
We thank you again for your support during these difficult times for everyone.
Sincerely,
Julie Hurtubise
Coordinator, Development"
Mile-End Community Mission (Mile-End): $2,000
"Thank you so much for your generous donation.
We will put it to good use
Stay safe
Lori"
Ottawa Food Bank: $2,000
"Dear Kaci,
Thank you so much for your gift of $2,000.00 CAD to support those who need emergency food. Your gift to the Ottawa Food Bank ensures that, every day, people in this city have access to the food they need.
We are so grateful to have you as part of this caring community. Here are just a few of the things you will help make happen:
• You will provide not just food, but the healthiest food options possible. Your gift will provide more milk, eggs, and other proteins, like fish. You will ensure the non-perishables purchased are of the best nutritional quality, low in fat, salt and sugars; and high in fibre and protein;
• The After-school snack program is in full swing at 21 community programs. These programs provide homework help, cooking classes and lots of fun! Your donation will provide over 105,000 healthy snacks this school year.
• Our grocery bill is pretty big! You will help purchase over $1.6 million dollars’ worth of food this year. A lot of these items are fresh foods that can’t be donated like eggs, milk, and vegetables.
I hope you know how important your gift is to this community. We only receive about 2.5% of our funding from the government. Because of you, no one is turned away. Thank you for being there for your neighbours when they needed you the most.
Attached is your official tax receipt. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Or come for a tour of the facility and we can show you how you are making a difference. Thank you again for sharing your blessings with those who need it most.
Warmest wishes,
Michael Maidment
Chief Executive Officer Ottawa Food Bank"
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