On Saturday, November 4, Welland will unite to replenish the food supplies of The Hope Centre, Open Arms Mission, and the Salvation Army food banks.
This tradition, a community-led food drive, has been in Welland for over three decades, always occurring on the first Saturday of November.
This year, Welland’s food banks are grappling with an alarming surge in visitors who are facing difficulties in providing for their families.
The food security crisis affecting Welland and numerous other communities in Ontario has created a pressing challenge for local agencies striving to meet the escalating demand for emergency food.
