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Thanksgiving Meals<\/a><\/h2>

October 7, 2025<\/p>Thanksgiving meals will be available on Thursday, October 9, after 11:30am, in addition to any orders. These have been generously donated by Fowlers. For those who receive deliveries please let us know if you would also like a Thanksgiving meal.<\/div>

Quarterly Newsletter – March 2025<\/a><\/h2>

April 24, 2025<\/p><\/div>

Power Outage Causing Closure<\/a><\/h2>

April 2, 2025<\/p>Due to the power outages in Muskoka and specifically the community of Glen Orchard, the Food Bank will be closed Thursday April 3. We encourage anyone who is in need of support during this time to reach out to alternative sources available for assistance, such as the District Municipality of Muskoka “Ice Storm Assistance Line” […]<\/div>

February 13th Closing<\/a><\/h2>

February 12, 2025<\/p>Unfortunately due to the impending winter storm, the Food Bank will be CLOSED Thursday February 13th for the safety of our clients and volunteers. We will reopen next week as scheduled given improved weather conditions.<\/div>

2025 Operations Changes<\/a><\/h2>

December 24, 2024<\/p>Please note a number of changes happening at the start of 2025!<\/div>

Inclement Weather Closing<\/a><\/h2>

December 12, 2024<\/p>Unfortunately once again, for the safety of all volunteers and clients, the Food Bank is CLOSED Thursday December 12th due to the road conditions. If possible, we will be open Friday December 13th between 9:00-11:00 for the collection and delivery of this weeks’ orders. In the meantime, please be safe and stay home if possible.<\/div>

Christmas Reminder<\/a><\/h2>

December 9, 2024<\/p>For those of you who registered, the Christmas Drive is Friday December 20th between 9:30 and 11:00 to pick-up your meal at the foodbank. Also, please remember we will be closed for regular grocery orders on December 26th\/27th! See you in the new year!<\/div>

Inclement Weather Closing<\/a><\/h2>

December 5, 2024<\/p>For the safety of all volunteers and clients, the Food Bank is CLOSED Friday December 6th due to the road conditions. Please be safe and stay home if possible.<\/div>

Inclement Weather Closing<\/a><\/h2>

November 29, 2024<\/p>For the safety of all volunteers and clients, the Food Bank is CLOSED today (November 29) due to the road conditions. Please be safe and stay home if possible.<\/div>

Annual Christmas Drive – pickup Friday December 20th 9:30-11:00 am<\/a><\/h2>

November 8, 2024<\/p>This year the Port Carling Lion’s Club will be providing Christmas Meals (ham) – contact Kristen (705 646 3997) to register by December 6th. Christmas Toys will also be available for dependent children, 17 and under, that live with you – contact Susan (carpedm@muskoka.com) to register, providing age, gender and toy request.<\/div>

Happy Thanksgiving 2024 from Fowler Construction!<\/a><\/h2>

October 4, 2024<\/p>Again this year, the West Muskoka Food Bank is fortunate to be receiving Thanksgiving Bags sponsored by Fowler Construction! This bag will include a turkey and all the trimmings for a nice Thanksgiving meal for you and your family. In order to receive this meal along with your regular grocery order (October 10\/11), please indicate […]<\/div>

Changes to Grocery Offerings<\/a><\/h2>

May 18, 2024<\/p>We continue to dedicate ourselves at the West Muskoka Food Bank to helping you stretch your weekly groceries. However, due to increased costs and escalating usage of our services, we have had to implement some changes to our offerings. These changes will mostly be gradual, but you will begin to note weekly changes on the […]<\/div><\/div>