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KLFS making a stink over local food insecurity

The Challenger who raises the least amount of funds by August 27 must eat a can of Surströmming. Special ordered from Sweden, this lightly salted fermented Baltic Sea herring is known to be the “stinkiest” fish in the world.

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Dunsford: KLFS Featured Food Bank

Located in the basement of the Dunsford United Church, the food bank currently serves roughly 60 individuals each month, providing hygiene products and pre-packed food hampers based on each client’s preferences.

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Four volunteers recognized for outstanding service with the Barbara Truax Volunteer Award

In 2020, a group of dedicated, long-serving volunteers went above and beyond to help Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) continue functioning through the pandemic. Linda Berry, Cecylia Barr, Pat Gassien and Jennifer Styles showed great dedication in the face of unprecedented challenges, and because of this are being awarded the 2020 Barb Truax Volunteer Award.

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Little Britain/Mariposa: Featured Food Bank

Located below the Oakwood Public Library, the Little Britain Mariposa Food Bank prepares monthly boxes for 20 to 40 families.

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Donate A Dish with 91.9 BOB FM

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20th Anniversary Spotlight: Founding the Kawartha Lakes Food Source

Memories from the founding of the Kawartha Lakes Food Source, shared by Rohan Wijesinghe

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Omemee: KLFS Featured Food Bank

Founded in 1992 by the Omemee Christ Church, the Omemee Food Bank is a shopping-style food bank serving roughly 55 individuals in the area.

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KLFS Kindness Bingo

As a reminder of the power of small acts of kindness, we invite you to participate in Kindness Bingo with us!

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Kawartha Lakes Food Source launches new Community Kitchen program

This new program is an opportunity for clients of the Lindsay Community Food Market (a non-traditional food bank owned and operated by KLFS) to grow more engaged in their community and strengthen their food literacy.

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FAMILY COOKING PROJECT HAS KICKED OFF AT THE KAWARTHA LAKES FOOD SOURCE

Thanks to private donors, the Kawartha Lakes Food Source (KLFS) is excited to announce the launch of the Family Cooking Project as a permanent full-time program of their organization.