About the
Food Bank
ABOUT US
At the Arnprior and District Food Bank, we provide essential assistance to those facing food insecurity in our service area. We take great pride in being completely volunteer-led, ensuring that our resources and energy are focused directly on serving our community. We strive to provide consistent food support to individuals and families across our service area.
OUR VISION
A community where everyone is food secure and no one faces hunger.
OUR MISSION
We provide food and essentials, with dignity, to individuals and families within our community experiencing food insecurity. Through the dedication of our volunteers, we foster an environment of support and repsect for everyone we serve.
OUR VALUES
Integrity
Respect
Safety
Transparency
Accessibility
Service Continuity
Fiduciary Responsibility
30 YEARS OF HISTORY
March 16, 1994
Established by Constitution - at the first meeting of community organizations and food bank volunteers. The initial guidelines – assistance will be provided once a month for four months to those experiencing emergency situations.
Advisory Board:
Mr. Ken DeLuca – Family Focus
Fr. Bruce Ferguson - Emmanuel Anglican Church
Sr. Nancy Wilson - St. John Chrysostom Church
Mrs. Jill Reid - Grace – St. Andrew’s United Church
Ms. Kim Flynn - Renfrew County Health Unit
Mrs. Sue Smeltzer – Civitan Club
April 7, 1994
First Board Meeting
September 19, 1994
Constitution Approved
CRA Registered Charity Status (889473062 RR 0001)
April 26, 1995
Incorporated as an Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporation
Arnprior and District Food Bank Inc.
OPERATIONS TEAM
| Manager | Linda Roberts |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Sue Plager Diotte |
| Client Intake | Allison Jones |
| Events Coordinator | Sheri Lee |
| Deliveries | Phyllis Drennan Kelly Bourbonnais |
| Market/Extras Leads | Cheryl Graham Jen Williamson |
| Facilities | David Fridgen |
| Inventory & Purchasing | Rod Smith Marty Tomlinson |
| Transit | Jeff Kargus Pat Kealey |
| Helen's Boutique | Helen Schefter |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| President & Chair | Karen Graham |
| Vice-Chair | Oliver Jacob |
| Secretary | Jill Reid |
| Treasurer | Barbara Cosman |
| Director | Amy Scholten |
| Director | Chris Appleby |
| Director | Katie Nolan |
| Director | Kevin Gerber |
| Director | Martha Lavictoire |
