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Along with the Ailsa Craig & District Lions we want to pass along a huge thank you to all our donors for the Christmas Hamper turkey drive.

With all the changes in our world the ability for everyone to help their neighbours shines through.

Once again THANK YOU and a very Happy 2021!

Someone recently drew to my attention that our website seemed to indicate that the building project was no longer happening. I want to assure you that we have been working very hard to see the buildling project resumed. To assure all concerned we are absolutely are moving forward with a building project on the property we had originally purchased. Please keep an eye out for any news on our status. Thank you all for your patience and support!

Mark Isaac, General Manager & the Board o...

Happy June greetings from all our staff and volunteers at Ailsa Craig & Area Food Bank! Thank you for your interest and support for the work of the food bank in our local area. We had three recent area food drives which brought many items back up. Thank you to the communities in Lucan-Biddulph and North Middlesex for supporting the annual Firefighters Spring food drives in those municipalities. By cycling food drives in different communities at specific times of the year, it helps to keep...

Have you heard of The Great Canadian GIVING CHALLENGE? Every donation (minimum $3.00 donation to qualify) made through our CanadaHelps online donation button during the month of June gives our charity a chance to win a $10,000 donation!  Imagine the impact $10,000 would have for the work of our food bank. If you've ever thought about making an online donation, this is the month to try it. Visit our homepage at www.ailsacraigareafoodbank.org to donate. Thank you for your support!

We are grateful to see ongoing savings to our food bank because of a grant received this past September allowing us to purchase a large commercial cooler. It replaced two old refrigerators and cut our hydro bill in half! One refrigerator had quit and was already removed. All the savings came with the removal of the last old refrigerator and plugging the new large commercial unit with the capacity of two normal refrigerators.

We are thrilled to share the following announcement from Middlesex Mutual Insurance...

Community Spirit Award 2014

The Board of Directors and our Community Spirit Award Committee consisting of John Brennan, Director, Paula Bodkin, Director, Fran Dow, Agent, Danielle Duffenais, Underwriter, and Nancy Preston, President & CEO saw a need in the community and proceeded, without application submissions, to grant the Ailsa Craig & Area Food Bank...

Visit Facebook to vote for our food bank in the Ontario Meat & Poultry Thanksgiving Giveaway. You can visit and vote daily to give us a chance to win a $200.00 donation of meat & poultry.

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Visit Facebook to vote for our food bank in the Ontario Meat & Poultry Thanksgiving Giveaway. You can visit and vote daily to give us a chance to win a $200.00 donation of meat & poultry.

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