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With our economy still in a fragile state it has been a difficult year for food banks and families in Ontario. A recent study released by the OAFB reported that food banks are busier than ever. Food bank usage increased by 19% between fall 2008 and fall 2009, resulting in 375,000 Ontarians turning to their neighbourhood food bank for support each month. One third of these individuals were either employed full - or part time or unemployed for less than six months. Just having a job does not guarantee a livable income. The combination of low wages and high rents means that a growing number of working people must rely on food banks. Kawartha Food Share along with its member agencies will continue to do their part in the community to help alleviate hunger.

Most non for profit organizations rely on devoted volunteers who put in countless hours putting together food hampers, serving meals through soup kitchens, helping with school breakfast / lunch programs and providing support at our shelters and drop in centres.

Thank you to those who continue to make financial and food donations. We are fortunate to live in such a caring community.

Dave Ralph

Warehouse notes:
A significant amount of product has been recieved from Quaker and from the Ontario Association of Food Banks. There has also been an increase in requests from food banks for more food. Some of the food banks that int he past would pick up food periodically are now coming for pick-ups on a regular, weekly basis.

Upcoming Events:
April 10..Scouts Food Drive
April 21..Home Builders Association Auction
May 14-27..Corporate Challenge Food Drive

Donations (lbs)	Total	APS	Sysco	OAFB		Costco	Quaker
December	144896	81527	n/a	1944		10202	2124
January	151728	73657	$2,570	n/a		10014	2897
February	126758	40813	5073	18681		5462	33112

Distributions	Total	Agencies	Emergency Boxes		Schools		Other
December	123459	98854	12896		5359
January	140851	83989	16269		6424		34169
February	168619	90223	14017		11032		52147