Tri Municipal Christmas Food Drive Supports Families Across South Grenville

The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal, Augusta Township and the Town of Prescott are partnering again for the annual Tri Municipal Christmas Food Drive. This community initiative supports the South Grenville Food Bank and helps local families during the winter season.

Why the Food Drive Matters

Food insecurity affects one in seven households in Leeds Grenville. Almost one in three children in live in homes that do not have enough food. Many households must choose between groceries and other essential needs such as heat, rent and transportation. For some families, less than $950 is left after paying rent each month. This forces difficult decisions that affect health, well being and day to day life.

Food insecurity affects people who are working, living with job instability, receiving social assistance, renting or living alone. Rising costs make it hard for many residents to afford basic needs. Donations from the food drive help ease some of this pressure for local households.

Each municipality collects non-perishable food to support neighbours who are facing these challenges. The friendly competition encourages each community to gather as much food as possible. The municipality with the highest total earns the Christmas Food Drive Cup. In 2024, Edwardsburgh Cardinal collected a record 1,971 pounds of food and brought the cup home.

How you can help

Residents can contribute by dropping off non perishable food items at:

• Ingredion Centre, 4050 Dishaw Street, Cardinal 
• Cardinal Branch, Edwardburgh Cardinal Public Library, 618 County Road 2, Cardinal
• Township Office, 18 Centre Street, Spencerville
• Spencerville Arena, 22 Sloan Street, Spencerville
• Spencerville Branch, Edwardburgh Cardinal Public Library, 5 Henderson Street, Spencerville

Suggested items include canned vegetables, pasta, rice, cereal, baby formula, peanut butter, hygiene products and other necessities. Cash donations are welcome. These funds allow the food bank to purchase high need items in larger amounts.

Financial donations may be made in two ways:

• E-transfer to foodforallbonnie@bellnet.ca Please include “TWPEC Cup” in the message line. Please be sure to also include your address to receive a tax receipt.
• Cheque, credit, or cash donations can by made directly at any South Grenville Food Bank location. Please include a note stating “TWPEC Cup” with donation.

We invite every resident to take part. One small item can become a meal. One donation can reduce stress for a family. Together, we can support our neighbours and strengthen our community this winter.

The deadline to contribute is December 15 at noon. The final tally will be announced at the South Grenville Food Bank open house on Saturday, December 20 at 2 p.m.

For more information, please contact:
Natalie Charette, Interim Clerk