The Region of Durham and area municipalities are proud to announce they have collectively raised food and funds equivalent to more than 12,200 meals for those in need, during Hunger Action Month in September.  

Hunger is an important issue that affects residents from across the Region. As Durham Region continues to rapidly grow and food prices increase, more people are experiencing homelessness and/or using food banks and related services than ever before.

Food and monetary donations were made by residents, community organizations, businesses, and municipal staff who showed an outpouring of generosity to fight local hunger. All donations will be leveraged by Feed the Need in Durham and other area food banks, like Durham Community Action Group, Salvation Army, Community Development Council Durham and Christian Faith Outreach Centre, to support local families in need.

Quick Facts

• Together, the municipalities collected and donated 4239 lbs. of food, and $5,051.00 through the online donation option, which is the equivalent of 10,102 meals.
• Durham residents can continue to fight local hunger by donating to Feed the Need in Durham or other local food banks. View Feed the Need in Durham’s Wish List of most desired food items.
• Feed the Need in Durham, which distributes food to local food banks and hunger relief programs, has seen the number of people accessing their services get higher and higher over the last few years, reaching an average of 22,000 visits per month.
• Between now and 2046, Durham Region's population is projected to grow by almost 40 per cent. That's faster than the Ontario average. 

For media inquiries, contact:

Devon Jarvis, Supervisor of Communications and Engagement
Town of Ajax
Phone: 905-409-1491
Email: devon.jarvis@ajax.ca

Tamra Kaiser, Communications and Tourism Coordinator
Township of Brock
Phone: 705-432-2355 x 232
Email: Tamra.Kaiser@brock.ca

Melissa Westover, Manager of Communications
Municipality of Clarington
Phone: 905-623-3379 x 2019
Email: mwestover@clarington.net 

Mayor Dan Carter
City of Oshawa
Phone: 905-436-5611
Email: Mayor@oshawa.ca

Nicole Hann, Coordinator, Public Affairs & Corporate Communications
City of Pickering
905.420.4660 ext. 2028
nhann@pickering.ca

Cameron McDonald, Communications Officer
Regional Municipality of Durham
Phone: 289-830-6718
Email: cameron.mcdonald@durham.ca

Lori Bowers, Director of Community Services and Communications
Township of Scugog
Phone: 905-985-7346
Email: lbowers@scugog.ca

Sierra Miller, Communications Officer
Township of Uxbridge
Phone: 905-852-9181 x 509
Email: smiller@uxbridge.ca

Erin Mikaluk, Manager, Communications and Creative Services
Town of Whitby
Phone: 289-314-6913
Email: mikaluke@whitby.ca

Melanie Correia, Director of Corporate Partnerships and Communications
Feed the Need in Durham
Phone: 905-571-3863
Email: melanie@FTND.ca