A 2 - The Oakville Beaver, W ednesday September 29, 2004 S u h iT y 'm lu c k ! S ilk in ' x t i c e s ! S tib e i' <I ' t w i / m ! Foodbank can't wait for Thanksgiving (Continued from page A1) Unlike previous years, when Fareshare specified which food items it needed most and the least, Clarke said that during this drive, non-perishable food items of every description are required. "We have a general lack of every' thing," he said. In 1988, Fareshare served an average of 74 families per month, after which the number of clients steadily increased and hit the peak of 354 families a month in 1992. After that, the statistics rollercoasted for eight years then began another steady increase in 2000. In August, Fareshare helped 319 families. Broken down, they include 493 adults, 553 chil dren, 17 new clients and 10 repeat clients - "people for whom coming once a month is not enough," explained Clarke. "I really hope we've reached the high point and won't continue past the 319," he said. The public has the option of dropping off donations at any of Oakville's fire halls or at Fareshare itself, located at 1240 Speers Rd., Unit 6. The foodbank will be open during the drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., except Thanksgiving Day. With few exceptions, most Oakville supermarkets will provide drop-off bins while both Loblaws stores will have donation bags available. Anyone wishing to donate money can also send cheques (for which income tax receipts will be issued) to 1240 Speers S P E C IA L V A L U E M u lt i S u r f a c e C le a n in g S y s t e m w ith P o w e rh e a d · 12a m p P ow erteam · E asy to u se tools · Quick release w ands · M odel # 6 831A Ron Kuzyk · Oakville Beaver M arg B rennan, President of the Oakville Fareshare Foodbank, stands in front of the organization's nearly depleted storage shelves. Rd., Unit 6. Oakville, Ontario, L6L 2X4. out for six and seven years. Cash donations will also be accepted at "I'm delighted that year `round we're Loblaws' customer service desks. never short on volunteers," said Clarke, Fareshare Foodbank, which is run entirely by volunteers, has served needy among Fareshare's most stalwart support Oakville families since 1988 but is not ers. supported by any level of government. It Businesses in the area also step up with does, however, receive help from a wide everything from toilet paper, diapers and base of socially conscious civic groups, personal care products to cookies, freshbaked hny d and fj^w n meat. area businesses and individuals. Its client base includes working poor, Canadian AutoWoflUJR L6ck al NW those on welfare, single mothers, people members have likewise been of immense with disabilities and immigrants strug help to Fareshare - sometimes on short gling to carve out a new life. Much of the notice. With the current situation so bad. blame for the rising numbers, maintains Clarke recently contacted the union about Clarke, can be pinned on high rents in the possibility of not waiting for its Oakville and a lack of affordable housing. Christmas drive to give. Within 90 min "Many have a hard time coming to the utes he received a call back agreeing to foodbank," he said. "It's not for an easy collect food and cash from workers at the ride." start of a recent shift. Fortunately, they have an ally not only `They reacted so quickly," said Clarke. in the foodbank, but also the many volun For more information call 905-847teers who lend their time and energy to the 3988. effort - some of whom have been helping EUREKA CENTRAL VACUUM THE NEW QUIET ONE! 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