News

Power Outage Causing Closure

April 2, 2025

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” […]

February 13th Closing

February 12, 2025

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.

2025 Operations Changes

December 24, 2024

Please note a number of changes happening at the start of 2025!

Inclement Weather Closing

December 12, 2024

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.

Christmas Reminder

December 9, 2024

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!

Inclement Weather Closing

December 5, 2024

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.

Inclement Weather Closing

November 29, 2024

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.

Annual Christmas Drive – pickup Friday December 20th 9:30-11:00 am

November 8, 2024

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 ([email protected]) to register, providing age, gender and toy request.

Happy Thanksgiving 2024 from Fowler Construction!

October 4, 2024

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 […]

Changes to Grocery Offerings

May 18, 2024

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 […]

Easter Closure

March 18, 2024

We will be closed Good Friday, March 29, 2024. All orders must be picked-up Thursday March 28 between 3 and 5 pm. We wish everyone a blessed Easter.