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My Story…
I'm running to raise awareness about and funds for The Stop Community Food Centre. The Stop is seeing the impact of rising food insecurity daily. The cost of the essentials is forcing more and more people to need their services while their own costs spiral; in February 2023 a hamper of groceries cost $60 to produce, and in February 2024 that same hamper cost $85. Your support through helping me reach my fundraising goal is so critical!
About The Stop:
"Our programs change lives. At The Stop, good nutritious food is a gateway to deeper connection. Most people walk through our door for a meal, but once here, find their lives changed through the empowerment and belonging that arises from extended engagement in our kitchens, gardens, or through the mutual support of peer advocacy.
Our community work is done with the mentality of “nothing about us without us”, meaning that we take direction from our service users. We survey their needs, supports, and public policy priorities to inform the strategic direction of the organization. Additionally, we believe that – while it is important to provide emergency food access and other services – these services do not truly address the long-term systemic barriers many people in our community face. Inadequate social assistance rates, working poverty, inflation, and marginalization all work against our neighbours. We aim to provide immediate services but also focus on the long-term impacts we can make in regard to public policy."
Description
The Stop is an ideal charity partner because we believe that nutritious, sustainable, and culturally appropriate food is a human right for all. Between September 2023 and February 2024, we have delivered:
• 37,233 meals have been shared at our locations
• Over 1,000 visits to our Advocacy Office
• Seen a 39% increase in individuals needing support from our food bank for the same period year on year
As well as seeing an increase in need for our services, we’re also experiencing an increase in costs to run them. The cost of a food hamper in February 2023 cost $60 to produce. As of February 2024, that same hamper costs us $85.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | Joyce and Brian | $54.63 |
| Oct 20 | v l o reilly | $108.31 |
| Oct 20 | Kathy and Colin | $27.80 |
| Oct 19 | The Talbot Family | Undisclosed amount |
| Oct 19 | Frannie | $27.80 |
| Oct 18 | Fiona Smith | $54.63 |
| Oct 17 | Bonnie Ho | $54.63 |
| Sep 17 | Joy Phillips | $30.00 |
| Sep 16 | Sydney Stoyan | Undisclosed amount |
| Sep 16 | Kevin Power | $50.00 |
