Urgent call to action comes from Paris Salvation Army Food Bank

Will Ratelband, Community & Family Services Coordinator for the Paris Salvation Army, reached out to the community this week on social media with a dire message.

“In my 18 1/2 years with the Salvation Army, today marked a first - we had to close our food bank early. Our shelves are bare, devoid of fresh and frozen food We desperately need your help,” said Ratelband onAugust 12th . He went on to explain they urgently require produce (potatoes, carrots, apples), frozen meat, milk, eggs, and more. Small soups, hot/cold cereals, large juice, canned vegetables, and fruits are in high demand

Collection bins are located at Jay's No Frills and Paris Sobeys or you can drop off donations at

Paris Food Bank located at 25B Dundas Street West in Paris. They're open Mondays & Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., for both financial and food contributions or donate money online at: https://donate.salvationarmy.ca/pa ge/62138/donate/

For more information or to donate, call 519-442-3432 or 519752-7814, or email him at william.ratelband@salvationarmy .ca

Let's stand together against food insecurity. Every contribution counts!