On Tuesday November 29th in Port Colborne at the 61 Nickel Street Foodbank location, the month ended on a positive note. The positive vibes came to life when Port Cares Reach Out Centre received an unexpected donation from Wainfleet Congregational Christian Church.
Donation Supports Foodbank’s Children’s Lunch Kit Program
At the cheque presentation, Pastor Gary Tomiuck on behalf of the Wainfleet Congregational Christian Church impressed Reach Out Centre Manager Amanda Upper with a cheque donation of $5,200 in support of the foodbank’s school children’s lunch kit program.
“Our Church relocated, after the sale of our building on Highway 3, and now we want to put the funds from the sale back into the community, so this is where we are starting.”
Pastor Gary Tomiuck, Wainfleet Congregational Christian Church
When asked about the source of the funds and why they chose to give to Port Cares, Pastor Tomiuck explains:
“We know there are a wide spectrum of community needs and recognize the good work of Port Cares providing vital assistance to residents of Port Colborne and Wainfleet; we want to help.”
Pastor Gary Tomiuck, Wainfleet Congregational Christian Church
The help is appreciated and needed more than ever before as the Reach Out Centre foodbank has experienced a staggering increase in demand for food support and are currently serving 2,529 local individuals.
Most of 2,500 on Food Support Are Under 18 Years & Seniors
We need the community support more than ever before to keep up with demand. Of the over 2,500 actively accessing food support, majority of which are children under the age of 18 and seniors surviving on fixed incomes. We are primarily serving truly the most vulnerable of our community.
Amanda Upper, Port Cares
Church Supports Centre’s Christmas Dinner
Wainfleet Church is also sponsoring the Reach Out Centre Client Christmas Dinner which will take place on December 22nd, and are already talking about checking back in come the new year to discuss continued opportunities to work together.
The Little Church with a Big Heart – Wainfleet Congregational Christian Church
This Little Church with a Big Heart has set up shop at the corner of Steele and Killaly in the heart of Port Colborne. It is a sanctuary for everyone from all walks of life who may be looking to come together to enjoy regular fellowship whether in-person or virtually, while offering service to others through community work.
