GUELPH – Local food security program Community FEWD (Food Equity With Dignity) is facing a $60,000 budget shortfall for 2025.
Community FEWD reclaims raw foods that would otherwise end up in landfill and turns them into dignified, equitable, and nourishing free meals for those in need across the city.
In 2024, demand for the program increased by 15 per cent with 25,000 meals created and delivered to multiple locations across the city. That number is only expected to increase in 2025 as people struggle with the continued increases in food prices at grocery stores.
Community FEWD also cooks for multiple organizations in Guelph, providing food to organizations including Sanguen, Your Downtown Guelph Friends, Food Uniting Neighbours, Wyndham House and Stepping Stone.
The organization is looking for businesses and individuals to help with donations, fundraising and sponsorship.
Thanks to grassroots fundraising efforts, and funders such as the Oak Tree Project, Community FEWD will be able to sustain itself into March, but needs an additional $60,000 to make it to the end of the year.
For more information on fundraising or sponsorship or to make a donation visit fewd.ca
