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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, November 13, 2014 | 24 Volunteers are sought and operations are positioned to grow continued from p.22 public and private supporters subsidize distribution overheads. When purchasing produce, Moher said people have the option of selecting a $17 box, a $13 box or an $8 singles bag. "They pay that and then basically 11 days later they come back to their neighbourhood drop-site and pick up their produce. When they come to pick up for one month, they usually order it for the next month," said Moher. As a result of the OTF grant, FFB has increased its capacity to assist Halton residents by 60 per cent, now serving up to 1,400 households a month, Moher said. "That allows us to go from sending 800 boxes a month to about 1,400 boxes packed in a single month. It helps get the boxes further out into the community and make them more accessible," said Moher. She said the need is great for fresh produce, noting about 70 per cent of its boxes go to "high-need families." "They live on minimum wage, but they live in Oakville or in Burlington. The cost of living is so high, so there's a great need for that sector. There are also people who live on social assistance, who are also high need." "(KSM executive director) Gary O'Neill mentioned that he can actually use 400 food boxes alone at Kerr Street Ministries." Funds from the two-year grant are also being used to aid salaries for a volunteer coordinator, a program manager and a software developer. FFB will allocate another part of the money to new computer equipment and software to assist with operations at two new foodpacking sites ­ Oakville's KSM and Milton's Bob Rumball Association for the Deaf. The new database system will improve ef ciencies. The program manager said the organization buys the "freshest and best" fruits and vegetables available with the money it receives. "It's not at the end of its life when we buy it for them. That is a big savings for them because they know for two weeks something will last in the fridge and they don't have to rush and eat it or throw it out in the end," said Moher. Halton Fresh Food Box is looking for new volunteers to box food in communities across Halton and can include more neighbourhoods in its food distribution. Those interested can contact FFB at 905-6348645 or foodbox@stchristophersburlington. com. For more information, visit www. haltonfreshfoodbox.com. A new elementary school is underway in northeast Oakville Parents of elementary students living in northeast Oakville are invited to attend an Open House to learn about plans for the school -- currently referred to as "Northeast Oakville #1" Date: Monday, November 17th Time: 7 ­ 8 pm Location: White Oaks Secondary School North Campus, 1055 McCraney St., Oakville The school is scheduled to open in September 2015 and will be located north of Dundas Street, between Neyagawa Blvd and Sixth Line. Personalized Tree Care in Oakville Wave to us at the Santa Claus Parade! Stay warm and remember those who need a little help safetynetservices.ca Drop off: 226 Randall St. PLATINUM Call Storybook to assess your Trees Today 905-491-6860 NEW LOCATION SALE IS NOW ON UNTIL NOVEMBER 23 RD WE'VE MOVED TO VAUGHAN warehouse sale 3 9 TH A N N U A L Your One-Stop Shop for Holiday Deals . RD RD ERFO RUTH VAUGHAN MILLS FREE PARKING E SAV UP TO . JANE ST IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE A YEAR! * TUESDAY THURSDAY HWY 400 CR ED ITV IEW 90% D. WAREHOUSE SALE HOURS 10 Am - 9 pm FRIDAY 10 Am - 9 pm 10 Am - 9 pm SATURDAY SUNDAY 10 Am - 9 pm 10 Am - 6 pm 10 Am - 6 pm NEW SALE LOCATION 111 CREDITVIEW ROAD, VAUGHAN, ON TABLEWARE . KITCHENWARE . HOME D É COR & SO MUCH MORE THE BIGGEST. THE BEST. THE ORIGINAL. WESTO N RD. TER EC AR DR . WEDNESDAY CLOSED MONDAYS LAN GSTA FF R NEW ITEMS EVERY DAY SIGN UP NOW! DAILY DEALS RD . Visit WagJag.com/gift-guide *Save up to 90% off Ntl. Sugg. Reg. Price or Comparable Value. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Personal shopping only. Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard & Amex accepted. No cheques or credit notes. Items are subject to stock availability. All sales final. E. & O.E PLEASE NOTE: FOR SAFETY REASONS, STROLLERS AND CAR SEATS CANNOT BE ACCOMMODATED. W W W. W I L L I A M A S H L E Y. C O M