Alliston Food Bank Inc.

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About Alliston Food Bank Inc.

Overview

A community food bank that provides nutritional food assistance to individuals and families encountering difficult financial times in the Alliston area. Originally founded by Guy Belanger who began distributing garden produce from his truck, the organization has grown to serve hundreds of households weekly using a 'shopping model' approach where clients can choose foods that best suit their individual and family needs.

Mission

To provide nutritional food assistance to individuals and families encountering difficult financial times. We care and respect the dignity of our clients.

Vision

Compassion, dignity, respect, community partnership, accessibility, and volunteer service. The organization believes that food is a basic human right and ensures that everyone is welcome regardless of income, requiring only proof of residency in the catchment area.

Unique value proposition

Operates using a unique 'shopping model' approach where clients can select foods that best suit their dietary requirements and preferences. The organization is 98% volunteer-run with over 90 volunteers, has expanded to include food rescue programs with refrigerated transportation, and serves as a comprehensive community partner providing fresh, frozen, and non-perishable foods to combat food insecurity.

Financial overview

Revenue (2024)
$519,663
Expenses (2024)
$474,179
Total assets
$550,672
Liabilities
$73,438
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2024 $519,663 $474,179 $276,012 $198,168 $0
2023 $412,154 $423,540 $272,958 $150,582 $0
2022 $361,945 $330,362 $279,245 $51,117 $0
2021 $305,273 $247,719 $199,405 $47,567 $0
2020 $387,086 $237,347 $213,427 $23,920 $0

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Leadership team

JK

Jaime Karsch

Executive Director

DB

Dave Bradbury

President

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NWM Acts of Grace Charis CNCF

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