A recent community-led fundraiser in Orangeville, Ontario, has successfully raised more than $6,700 to support the Orangeville Food Bank. Local organizers and business supporters coordinated the effort to help people in Dufferin County deal with the rising cost of groceries.
This donation will help the Orangeville Food Bank continue its work as a primary source of emergency supplies. The facility uses a shopping model where residents are given points based on their family size to choose the items they need most.
Community fundraising is a major part of how the food bank operates, with local businesses like COBS Bread frequently hosting independent raffles and donation days. This latest effort was supported by local groups, including members of the Restaurants in and around Orangeville/Caledon Area Facebook group.
According to the Central West Health Line, the food bank relies heavily on volunteers and community donations to manage food security in the region. Organizers thanked the many customers and volunteers who made this latest contribution possible.
