Our Mission
The Mission of the Gander & Area Food Bank is to relieve hunger by providing food to needy families through awareness, mobilization of community resources, and community involvement.
Our Values
The Gander & Area Food Bank believes that access to nutritious food is a basic human right and is committed to responding to the needs of the community through food procurement and distribution.
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value respect, compassion, and honesty in all of our activities.
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appreciate the worth and diversity of each individual.
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value programs that lead to self-sufficiency and sustainable food systems.
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value the wise use of resources and effectively utilize community support to sustain our mission.
Who we are
Gander & Area Food Bank provides monthly hampers to familes in Gander and surrounding area.
As a registered charity, Gander & Area Food Bank is governed by a board of seven to eleven dedicated and committed volunteers from all walks of life.
With the help of our caring volunteers and community-minded businesses, we collect and distribute food hampers to hundreds of familes in our community.
There are many ways you or your company can help.
Join our Team
We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to fill positions on our board. If you have expertise in fundraising, finance, or human resources, we want to hear from you. Applications for these roles are accepted on a rolling basis, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute your skills and knowledge.
Ready to make a difference? Email: ganderfoodbank@gmail.com today!
Board Members
Winston Howse, Chairperson
Jake Turner, Treasurer
Pat Halloran, Secretary
Raelene White, Chairperson Public Relations and Communications
Christine Foote, Chairperson of Education/Controls Committee
Janice Young, Volunteer Coordinator
Kiana Strickland, Director of Procurement
Rosalind Blake, Director
Sandy Chaisson, Director
John Snow, Director
Daryl King, Director