Highland Manor residents working to make difference in community

A donation by the residents of Highland Manor to the Centre Wellington Food Bank is proof that helping others is a big part of the community.

Highland Manor’s residents council operates a tuck shop that sells various items such as cards and toiletry.

Recreation director Debbie Orosz said the council decided to donate surplus funds to the local food bank.

Centre Wellington Food Bank manager Fred Aleksandrowicz said the local area had experienced a significant increase in the number of families using the food bank.

“The wonderful thing about this community is how generous it is,” said Aleksandrowicz.

He noted that thanks to the support, “We are able to maintain the same level of support even though the needs have increased.”

He said “the food bank is able to provide people with about a week to a week-and-a-half of food. No other food bank in Canada does that; on average it’s only about three days of food.”

What Aleksandrowicz finds mind boggling is the average monthly income of a food bank family is $450.

“It’s an eye opener,” he said referring to the number of people who use the food bank.

“My job could never be done without the community support.”

He invited members of the manor to visit the food bank in person, noting “It’s the best way to showcase what we do. We can walk you through and show you what we do.”

One example is the kitchen facilities where meals can be prepared. He said there is always a need for fresh vegetables, meat etc.

Highland Manor resident council president Ann House added, “We’re glad to be able to help in some small way. We know there are lots of people who depend on the food bank.”

 

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