ARTHUR – Wellington North will host its annual spring Volunteer Celebration and Newcomer Welcome event on May 1 from 4:30 to 7pm at the Arthur and Area Community Centre (at 158 Domville St.).
Mount Forest Community Pantry
Mount Forest Leos aim to fill school bus with donated snacks
MOUNT FOREST – The Mount Forest Leos will be at Foodland here from 11am until 7pm on Aug. 16, collecting donations to help ensure kids in the community have enough snacks for their school lunches.
Mount Forest Legion Catch the Ace donates to local organizations
MOUNT FOREST - Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 recently presented $1,500 each to the Mount Forest Community Pantry, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Wellington, and Mount Forest and District Soccer from the proceeds of the branch’s Catch the Ace fund.
Mount Forest Foodland hosts grand opening
MOUNT FOREST – On the morning of Jan. 25, community members gathered inside the new Foodland in the north end of Mount Forest for the store's grand opening.
Growing number of county residents relying on support from food banks
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Advertiser interviewed representatives from each Wellington County food bank and volunteers solemnly reported that need continues to increase.
Local Foodland donates to Mount Forest Community Pantry
Big contribution – Kim, left, and Luigi Catalano and their staff of Mount Forest Foodland…
Mount Forest Lions make donation to Mount Forest Community Pantry
Lions donation – The Mount Forest Lions donated $5,369 in proceeds from a Dec. 14 food gift card…
Food banks face increased demand this festive season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – More county residents are accessing support from local food banks this season, with all locations across the county reporting increased demand.
Rising food, gas prices have impacted most food banks in Wellington County
WELLINGTON COUNTY — Local food banks were asked to comment on changes they’ve seen in recent months, and how its been affected by inflation.
Kindred Credit Union makes donation to Mount Forest Community Pantry
Double impact donation – Kindred Credit Union has donated 100 pouches of soup made by The Raw…
Mount Forest Foodland staff donate to Mount Forest Community Pantry
Foodbank donation – Mount Forest Foodland recently presented the Mount Forest Community Pantry…
Food banks across county helping to provide care, joy this Christmas
WELLINGTON COUNTY – With the holiday season fast approaching, food banks across the county are gearing up to help local residents celebrate Christmas.
Mount Forest Cemetery walking tours benefit local foodbanks
WELLINGTON NORTH - Morgan McCannell was sitting in on a cultural roundtable meeting when she found northern county residents had a particular interest in walking tours.
Woodland Springs Women’s Institute celebrates 30 years
WELLINGTON NORTH – The Woodland Springs Women’s Institute celebrated their 30th…
Hockey teams donate gate to food bank
Food bank donation – The proceeds of a hockey game between the Creemore Coyotes and Shelburne…