FOOD SECURITY

Food security is a huge issue in Pembroke and elsewhere as poverty rates and the price of food increase. St. Joseph’s Food Bank and the Petawawa Pantry, have been challenged to meet the growing need. While The Grind Pembroke does not see itself as a “food bank”, we recognize our clients’ need at times for emergency food supplies, especially fresh vegetables and fruit. We work closely with both the St. Joseph’s and Petawawa Pantry Food Banks to ensure that no one goes hungry.

Consequently, when these food banks are closed, clients in need of emergency help can rely on The Grind for food kits. We rely on generous donations of food items and funding from community sources to sustain this additional food demand beyond the supplies required to support our Community Kitchen operations.

“Our food storage room is generally well-stocked with canned and dry food. As well, we enjoy the use of a large walk-in cooler for perishable items and banks of freezers for meat and frozen vegetables, etc.”

We are always looking for non-perishable food items.  Please ensure items are not expired when donating.  If you would like to contact us about a donation, please call 613-732-9423.

Community Impact – 2023

The following assistance was provided:

Emergency food boxes – 260
Animal food: 181 (when available through donations)