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RD EE, 16 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, February 9, 1988 Fifty or more low-income families in this township are ex- pected to use a food bank at the Operation Scugog Store when it opens February 25. - That's the minimum number of families who will need the assistance of free food hampers, to supplement low or non-existant incomes in an area most people think of as prosperous. The number of families in need in Scugog might surprise many people. At Christmas, Operation Scugog provided more than 150 food hampers to help families en- joy a fruitful holiday. These are just a few of the smiling faces behind the Operation Scugog Store, a combina- tion food depot and used clothing outlet open- . N y CT WOODRTRECH L- \. OT WL SLL A ------ In response to the growing number of unemployed, working poor, and single parent fauilies, the Scugog Social Planning Coun- cil has organized the Operation Scugog Store. Social Planning Councils were initiated in Ajax, Pickering, Whit- by and Oshawa in 1971 in order to establish a link-up for social pro- blems and to study the need for social services. The Scugog Social Planning Council was established in 1974 to facilitate Community Care structures in Scugog, to 'benefit the needy. It is one of more than 60 councils in Ontario a SI XA VNR FAI NCI CUSTOM KITCHENS. VANITIES, BARS MARK BURGER JIM WALLING (416) 985-0420 PORT PERRY ONTARIO CITRUS THE PORT HIGH SENIOR WIND ENSEMBLE is holding its annual SPRING CITRUS SALE California Navel Oranges $9 To order, contact any member of the Senior Wind Ensemble or phone Port Perry High School at 985-7337 This sale is under the supervision of the PPHS Music Parents' Association. PICKUP DATES: Wednesday, March 9th -- 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Thursday, March 10th -- 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Friday, March 11th = 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Indian River Red Grapefruit SALE ENDS FEBRUARY 23rd, 1988 with headquarters in Ottawa. Operation Scugog, on the other hand, has been supplying needy families with food baskets at Christmas for more than a decade. Local churches have also been collecting and distributing food and clothing to those in need. The Anglican Church set up the Deacon's Cupboard to meet those needs, but as workers soon discovered, it wasn't enough. Last year, the Ministerial Association approached the Scugog Social Planning Council with this problem, and a working ing February 25. From left is Audrey Heddle, Pat Price, Mary Cannon and Barb Carnegie. For details see story. "A CLASS BY ITSELF" i -NAPOLEON Impressive high-efficiency performance and the leaders among airtight stoves and fireplace inserts. The durability of our fine quality woodstoves will exceed your expectations and your investment will be 1 returned in years of enjoyment. 'NESTLETON Al yiGHL STOVE CO. 7 Years in Business 1% Miles North of Nestleton 986-9350 distinctive elegance make Napoleon Stoves | Minimum of fifty low-income families will use new food committee was set up by the Council to explore possible solutions. After months of work and plan- ning, committee members refin- ed the idea of re-organizing Operation Scugog to make it a year-round venture, with its home base a store at 159 Casimir Street, Port Perry. On the evening of February 4, a public meeting was held in the Township municipal offices to an- nounce the opening of the Opera- tion Scugog Store. The store will be left to the care of Chairman Penny Reid, and trustees Mary Cannon, Barb Carnegie, Jeff Fell and Louise Hartney, with Reverend Nancy Waterman as ministerial representative. Volunteers will run the store itself. The purpose of the store is two- fold, as it will both distribute food and food vouchers to those who need them and sell used clothing at rummage sale prices. Anybody can drop in to the store and buy clothing (secon- dhand clothing stores are hot shopping spots everywhere these days), but the food bank is there strictly for the needy, who will do their "shopping" when the store is closed. : Mondays at the store will be strictly "drop-off days," when people can donate good, clean clothing, money or food. 'Customers can browse and buy on Thursdays to Saturdays, bet- ween 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. If the store proves really popular, the hours of business could expand. The store is rented at 159 Casimir Street, next to Kreative Kitchens. It is not supported by any government or agency fun- ding, and will rely on profits from clothing sales and donations. Already, many donations have been made to the project, in- cluding substantial amounts from Port Perry High School, the Legion, UCW groups, Pineridge Sports and Senior Citizens. Even the shelving for the store -was donated, from Newcastle Public Library. Still, donations will be constant- ly needed from the community. Money will -be used to pay bills. and to buy food vouchers so needy families can buy fresh bread, milk and other perishables. Good, up-to-date, clean used clothing will be greatly ap- preciated, but donaters are ask- ed to give according to the seasons (i.e. winter coats in the winter) because the store is small and space is at premium.) Food, of course, is also necessary, and organizers have _ set up a few guidelines, in order to make sure food recipients are getting the best possible nutrition. Crackers made from whole grains are needed (i.e. Wheatsworth, Canadian Harvest, Stoned Wheat, Country Fibre), as are muffin mixes made from" bran, oatmeal or cornmeal. Recommended cereals, those which are best for their high fibre content, include oatmeal, Red River, Cream of Wheat, Shredd- ed Wheat, Bran Flakes, Grape Nuts, Muffets, etc. Brown rice and converted rice are best, and all types of pasta. Meats could include canned chicken and fish, preferably pack- ed in water. Real fruit juices are preferable to sugary drinks, and tapioca, rice pudding and custard are good desserts. : All donations are welcome, of course, but these recommenda- tions help ensure proper nutrition. High sodium, high sugar, high fat and low fibre foods aren't as nutritious. : The store already has an abun- dance of soup and canned pineap- ple, but plastic grocery bags are always needed with thanks. Chairman Penny Reid and others aren't really worried about abuse of the food bank, but to en- 'sure those who use it really do need it, all recipients are asked to fill in an application and a release of information (financial and social services) first. And they don't' really expect recipients to use the food bank all the time. As Elizabeth Fulford explains, "We don't want to develop a pro- gram to make people more depen- dent than they are already." Penny Reid says, "If people are going to need it on a regular basis, there's something really wrong with the system." Originally, the used clothing was going to be given away, but Ann Wanninkhof of Durham Region Social Services suggested allowing them to pay, in order to let people retain a little dignity. While many people who will shop at the store and use the food bank are unemployed, Penny Reid is hoping more of the work- ing poor will use the service. "A lot of people are working for minimum wage and that's something less than they'd make oi unemployment insurance," she says. 'When you're talking 60 per cent housing costs, there's often not much left over for food." And while the store isn't adver- tising the food bank, Elizabeth 'Fulford is hoping it will be "the worst kept secret in town." So far, response to the project 'has been good. Along with dona- tions, many people have already volunteered to work in the store. "I had a lady stop me at the grocery store," Mrs. Reid says, "and she said I'd never have to ask for clothes again--her hus- band has a closetful." When the store was in its first planning stages, committee members thought about asking for funding from the government, but they decided it could be run on its own with help from the community. So far, the community has rallied to support the store, but help is still needed. A carpenter would come in handy, as would a table (2 feet or less by 5' 10" or less), and hangers. The store opens February 25, but it Will be open for donations on February 15. MACKEY & BAILEY BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS Saturday Mornings - 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon Lake Scugog Lumber Building Oshawa Rd., Port Perry (416) 985-7391 : : a § A = :