Tofield-Ryley and Area Food Bank on back-to-school needs
Treva Pickema has been working with the Tofield-Ryley and Area Food Bank for more than 14 years.
According to Pickema, Aug. 2019 they made a record hamper of 43 in the past five years.
“These hampers that we made in August catered to 59 adults, 20 children, 16 teens and 10 seniors with a total of 105 individuals assisted,” Pickema said. “Our hamper spending has gone up from $4,862 to $7,462, which is about $2,600 approx.”
In March 2017, the Food Bank made 40 hampers, Pickema recalled.
“We’re always available to help families struggling to make ends meet, to ensure there is food for their families always; so to help with the back-to-school needs, we require all lunch-able items; pudding/fruit cups, nutrition bars, juice boxes for lunches for families with school-aged children,” Pickema added. “Please note that nut-free items are encouraged for school lunches.”
Pickema said that they have partnered and participates with the Loop – Rescue Food, Rescue the Planet program.
