HISTORY
In 1984, just a few years after Canada’s first food bank opened in Edmonton, several churches came together to establish a food pantry in the basement of Melville United Church. By 1997, the volume of food distributed, number of clients served and roster of volunteers had grown to the point where the Centre Wellington Food Bank needed to hire a manager.
The charity moved several times before settling in 2009 in its present home in the historic Fergus Marketplace in Fergus. To reduce operating costs and ensure continuity, the Food Bank purchased the premises in 2013.
The majority of our funds come from individual, group and business donations and fundraising events. The Centre Wellington Food Bank is also grateful to the support of the United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin and grants from the Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation, The Centre Wellington Community Foundation, Wellington County and the Township of Centre Wellington.
The Centre Wellington Food Bank is a member of Food Banks Canada and Feed Ontario (previously known as the Ontario Association of Food Banks).
“We could never do what we do without your generous support. And remember… your donations provide not just food and other basic amenities, but also hope and justice. And for this, we keep you close to our hearts. With true gratitude,”
— Fred
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES
This state-of-the-art Kitchen has been planned to serve our community at large and to accommodate a range of different user groups.
Equipment includes two heavy duty four-burner gas ranges, two gas convection ovens, a heavy duty griddle, a two-litre mixer, a 2-minute cycle dishwasher, professional pots, pans and baking sheets and two large stainless steel prep tables.
Our commercial Kitchen was made possible by a grant from the Wellington-Waterloo Community Futures Development Corporation.
Contact the Food Bank for further information about renting this space and to discuss applicable fees.
