2024 Pre-Budget Submission by KLFS
Read our submission for Ontario’s 2024 Budget Recommendations!
The Reverse Advent Calendar Food Drive is Back!
Rather than getting something each day, the Reverse Advent Calendar asks the community to give something by listing a food or household item to donate daily!
KLFS fundraises while having a Jolly good time at the 14th Annual Lindsay Jolly Jog
Pull out your running shoes and start stretching because our 14th Annual Jolly Jog is taking place this year on Saturday, November 18!
Kawartha Lakes Food Sources won the Excellence in Food Banking Award!
The Excellence in Food Banking Award 2023 honours the most outstanding food bank in the Food Banks Canada network for going above and beyond the core mission of providing food to those needing help.
KLFS Distribution Centre Was Recently Broken Into
KLFS distribution centre was recently broken into, twice. We believe this shows the need and desperation felt by many in our community.
Summer Lunch Program 2023
The Summer Lunch Program will begin on July 5 and we have added a third location in Sebright!
Kawartha Lakes Food Source Submits Their Recommendations for the 2023 Ontario Budget
To advocate on behalf of those we serve, Kawartha Lakes Food Source submits the investments we would like included in the 2023 Ontario Budget.
Celebrate Love Month with Kawartha Lakes Food Source!
Love Month is a series of events throughout February that we hope will inspire you to spread kindness, support local, and help feed our community!
Kawartha Lakes Food Source Responds to Feed Ontario’s Hunger Report 2022
Struggling Ontarians continue to rely on food banks more frequently in attempt to mitigate unmanageable costs of living and gaps in public policies.
Hunger Count 2022: National Report
Food Banks Canada released their annual Hunger Count Report sharing that food bank usage across the country has increased to 1.5 million visits in March 2022, up 35% compared to pre-pandemic visits during the same time period in 2019. The Hunger Report encompasses the 4,750 + food banks across the country and is telling us that food bank usage is at the highest usage in Canadian history.
Kawartha Lakes Food Source Commemorates 20 Years of Service
On Saturday September 17th, members of the community, volunteers, staff, and elected officials gathered at the Kawartha Lakes Food Source distribution center to mark its 20th year of operations.
Summer Lunch Program Starts Early This Year!
The summer lunch program starts early this year! From July 6th to August 26th elementary-aged kids can get a free healthy lunch every Wednesday and Friday.
Happy 1st Salsa Anniversary!
Kawartha Lakes Food Source celebrates the 1st anniversary of our own salsa brand.
