The Kawartha Lakes Food Source is a non-profit food distribution agency which supplies food to social service agencies across the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Canada
Joined May 2011
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Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
National Excellence in Food Banking - Large Food Bank: @nyhfb
National Excellence in Food Banking - Medium Food Bank: @KLFoodSource
Ed Bloos Memorial Award: June Muir of @UHC_
Food Bank Innovator Award: @DailyBreadTO
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
We're hiring! The Summer Lunch Program Coordinator will prepare and distribute pre-packed lunches for elementary-aged children at 3 locations within CKL. Click the link for more information:
kawarthalakesfoodsource.com/…
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
#CKLOPP supporting the #SmileCookie campaign today. Local charities supported with this campaign include @pr_hskl, @KLFoodSource, The Dragon Flies Breast Cancer Survivor Group. Treat yourself to a smile cookie this week in support of a good cause. #community^ln 🍪😀
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
We’re hiring! The LCFM Coordinator will support the community through the non-traditional food bank owned & operated by KLFS, which emphasizes the importance of choice & dignity in food banking. Applications are due by 4pm on April 16. More details here: kawarthalakesfoodsource.com/…
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
To read our entire statement, including how Food Banks Canada will continue to fight for policies that aim at a real long-term change for people in Canada, please visit: foodbankscanada.ca/fr/budget… (2/2)
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
#Budget2023 ignores the systemic policy failures that cause food insecurity at its root with no new commitments to address the urgent housing crises or affordability beyond a one-time ‘Grocery Rebate.’ (1/2)
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
Til Tue Feb 28: Fundraiser - @KLFoodSource and @KawarthaConserv present The "Love Bright" Trail from 5-9pm at Ken Reid Conservation Area in #Lindsay #KawarthaLakes - k-n.ca/62983
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
Til Tue Feb 28: Fundraiser - @KLFoodSource and @KawarthaConserv present The "Love Bright" Trail from 5-9pm at Ken Reid Conservation Area in #Lindsay #KawarthaLakes - k-n.ca/62983
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
Tue Feb 14: Fundraiser - Kawartha Lakes Food Source presents Valentine's Day Paint Night from 7-9pm @KLFoodSource in #Lindsay #KawarthaLakes - k-n.ca/62982
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
Til Tue Feb 28: Fundraiser - @KLFoodSource and @KawarthaConserv present The "Love Bright" Trail from 5-9pm at Ken Reid Conservation Area in #Lindsay #KawarthaLakes - k-n.ca/62983
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
Show your love for food-insecure families in #KawarthaLakes during 'Love Month'. Kawartha Lakes Food Source @KLFoodSource is hosting a series of events with local businesses and organizations including @KawarthaConserv. kawarthanow.com/2023/01/31/s…
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
Show your love for food-insecure families in #KawarthaLakes during 'Love Month'. Kawartha Lakes Food Source @KLFoodSource is hosting a series of events with local businesses and organizations including @KawarthaConserv. kawarthanow.com/2023/01/31/s…
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
It's coming... Get ready!
The LOVE BRIGHT TRAIL helping brighten spirits & support those in our community opens Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Stay Tuned... youtube.com/shorts/HaUqbcrLn… via @ExploreKL @KLFoodSource @conont
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
#PVNCInspires in the classroom:
After collecting donations of toys, books, jewelry, home decor + more, Grade 7 & 8 students at @StDom122 spent their day selling and wrapping presents for the holidays. In total, the school raised $696.20 to donate to @KLFoodSource.
Great work!
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
This year has been particularly challenging for many in Ontario. On #GivingTuesday, we encourage everyone to give to their charity of choice to help support those in need. At PRI, we've committed to supporting local not-for-profit @KLFoodSource.
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
Help support food security in #KawarthaLakes by joining the #Lindsay Jolly Jog on Sat Nov 26. Festive family-friendly fun run raises funds for @KLFoodSource - kawarthanow.com/2022/11/09/h…
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
Thank you to all our Spartans who helped us donate 570 items to the @KLFoodSource. The admin. team enjoyed the whipped cream at lunch today. A tasty treat.😋
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
Way to Scare Hunger, Spartans! We collected 570 items/
465 pounds. A great drop off @KLFoodSource. Thanks to everyone who donated.
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
Day 1 of the Kawartha Fall Festival was amazing. Great turnout, great events & so many smiles.
Today, Jake Charles is back with a Cultural Show & Tell, Birds of Prey and Zoo to You.
Everything is free, but we're accepting donations for the @KLFoodSource
@ExploreKL @conont
Kawartha Lakes Food Source retweeted
In 2011
ODSP: $1,064
Rent: $741
Left Over: $323
In 2021
ODSP: $1,169
Rent: $1,103
Left Over: $63
ODSP has fallen far behind the rising cost of living and people are struggling to survive.
We need to #DoubleODSP: feedontario.ca/odsp-diet
ALT ODSP has not kept up with the rising cost of living. This means many people with disabilities live in poverty and must rely on food banks just to survive. Chart: ODSP vs Rent in 2011, 2017, 2021. ODSP was about $300 higher than rent in 2011 whereas it is less than $100 higher than rent in 2021.