Local Food Banks Provide Update As Power Outages Continue In Peterborough

After a storm on Saturday left much of the city without power, food banks in Peterborough have been busy providing non perishables to those that need them.

Residents drop off food to Kawartha Food Share. Photo courtesy of Kawartha Food Share.

According to Kawartha Food Share, many local food banks had to throw out fresh and frozen foods when power shut off and foods began to thaw.

Below is a list of resources for residents in need of food.

Salvation Army, 219 Simcoe St.: Without power as of Wednesday morning. They have no phone or internet service, therefore making appointments is not possible. Those in need of food can still access the non-perishable food they have available, without an appointment Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

One Roof Community Centre, 99 Brock St.: Power has been restored. Service as usual.

St. Vincent De Paul: Without power, but will continue to operate usual hours.

Sacred Heart Food Bank: Without power, will not operate on Wednesday.

YES Shelter: Without power. No fresh or frozen foods, butt the food bank will be open Thursday and Saturday for non perishable distribution.

County food banks are operating as usual.

For a full list of food banks and their hours click here.

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