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Food
Bank
We were based out of Riverview United
Church in Elmsdale but due to growth we had to
move our base to the Enfield Legion. Mrs. Johnson still
oversees Emergency Food Bank
(883-8596,
or 758-2484 and leave a message.)
Persons requesting assistance
throughout the year must contact her for an appointment
and fill out the request form in full.
Every person, church, business, school
and community group is considered a member. We are from
all communities from Enfield to Lant z
to Nine Mile River etc. and everything in between.
We are all volunteers from every
community giving many hours to ensure those needing
assistance receive it. We are involved and work with but
not affiliated with any one Church. We are a community
organization and non-denominational.
We are not affiliated with Feed Nova
Scotia but are members of the East Hants & Districts
Chamber of
Commerce. Our status:
We...
- are a Designated Charitable
Organization recognized by Revenue Canada and issued
a Tax Number. Receipts are issued for donations of
$10.00 or more.
- also accept In Memory gifts and
issue acknowledgement cards to the families as well
as gifts for birthdays, Christmas etc.
- are registered with the United
Way
- assist businesses to set up their
own payroll deduction accounting and receipts will
be issued once a year to the individual contributors
once we receive a listing and payment from the
business.
How can you and your family help the
Food Bank? There are many ways
that you and your family can help. First know that
the food bank operates year round and not just at
Christmas time, therefore we need YOU all year.
- Have a computer at home?
You can save your inkjet cartridges for us as we can
recycle them for cash.
- Have an old, obsolete cell phone?
We recycle those too!
- Are you 'thinking green' and
recycling your beverage cans and bottles? You
can donate the recycling money by dropping them off
at Elmsdale Recycling in the Business Park - Just
say 'Account 14 please!'
- Garage or basement cluttered with
old car batteries, copper or computer hardware?
These can also be recycled for us at Elmsdale
Recycling.
- Collect your loose change and
pennies to donate.
- Picking up groceries at Elmsdale
Superstore or Sobeys? You can always toss a
non-perishable food item into our collection boxes
at both locations, all year round.
- Celebrating your birthday with a
party? Why not ask your guests to bring a food item
instead of gifts?
- Purchase a gift for kids or
adults at Christmas time for the Angel Tree.
- Any family member over 14 can
volunteer, year-round.
- Your business can come up with
their own fund or food raising initiatives.
Food Bank Needs
| Potato
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Carrots
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Turnips |
| Onions |
Apples
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Oranges
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| Fresh Turkey
Prem* |
Kraft Dinner |
Canned Turkey
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| Canned Ham
|
Canned
Chicken |
Stuffing*
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| Canned Salmon |
Canned Tuna
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Pickles*
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| Long
Spaghetti
|
Oatmeal*
|
Canned Baked
Beans |
| Canned Stew* |
Canned
Spaghetti |
Can Soups
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| Mushrooms*
|
Canned Cream
Corn |
Peanut
Butter* |
| Flour
|
Sugar*
|
Canned
Fruits* |
| Jam*
|
Cheese Whiz* |
Canned Green
Beans |
| Canned Peas |
Rice*
|
Canned Juice*
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| Canned Corn
|
Margarine |
Mixed
Vegetables |
| Juice
Crystals* |
Canned Milk*
|
Pancake
Syrup* |
| Cereal*
|
Pancake Mix*
|
Cranberries
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| Stewed
Tomatoes* |
Meat Sauce*
|
Crackers* |
| Tea* |
Coffee* |
Puddings*
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| Cake Mixes*
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Jell-O*
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Bread
|
| Shortening |
Hot
Chocolate* |
Muffin Mixes |
| Hot Dog Buns |
Hamburger
Buns |
Baked Loaves* |
| Eggs
|
Baked
Cookies* |
Baking Needs
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| Ketchup
|
Mustard
|
Baby Formula |
| Hamburg
Helper |
Baby Food
|
Toothpaste*
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| Baby Diapers
|
Powdered
Milk* |
Toilet
Tissue* |
| Toothbrush* |
Face Soap*
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Deodorant |
| Kleenex
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*indicates past shortages |
We
Are...
President - Margaret Johnson, 883-8596 or 758-2484
1st Vice President - Mary Sullivan
2nd Vice President - Linda Picard
Treasurer/coordinator - Bernice Donaldson - 883-2311
Secretary - Reeta Sweeney
Fund Raising - Sharron Pashkoski
Office Coordinator - Marianne Pashkoski
Contact us at:
bernice@angeltreefoodbank.com
tel: 902 883 -2311
fax: 902 883-4317
Emergency Food Bank - 883-8596
or 758-2484 and leave a message
Still looking for a few people to help on the
organizational end, especially Fund Raising Grocery Manager.
Many thanks to the member of the Enfield Lions Club
for all the transportation supplied.
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The
Angel
Tree
The Christmas Program can supply food
boxes to approximately 200 families including single
adults, per year. We supply gifts to approximately 250
children per year with extras including crayons,
coloring books and games and gifts to approximately 100
adults. In addition, the Emergency Food Bank supplies
approximately 300 families throughout the year with
groceries.
The Caring & Sharing-Angel Tree Food
Bank began the Adopt-A-Family Program in 1993. Since its
humble beginnings of having only two Adopt-A-Families we
now have 40.
We only allow a family to become an Adopt-A-Family once
if at all possible.
To adopt YOU:
- Choose a family size
- Choose if you want to purchase
all the food and gifts or just do the food or just
the gifts.
- Purchase your items
- Wrap the gifts
- Deliver your purchases at the
designated time and place
We supply you with a list of food
items that we place in the boxes but you may add
whatever extras you like.
We include toothbrushes for each person, toothpaste and
mittens for the children.
You may add household items such as toilet tissue, soap
etc. if you wish.
You may also add other meats, milk, frozen vegetables,
French fries or hash browns.
We supply you with a WISH LIST of gifts for the children
and parents and you may put together Christmas stockings
for the children if you like, along with any pets.
If your family agrees, we would release only their first
names and if you agree we would release your name and
address so they can send you a thank you note.
For more information, or to have your name added to our
adopt a family program phone
Bernice at 883-2311
to have your name added to the list for the Christmas
season and to enable us to get your family information
to you as soon as possible. Email for info at:
Bernice@angeltreefoodbank.com or
candbdonaldson@ns.symaptico.ca

Angel Tree
Gift Wrapping - Enfield Legion
We Serve...
- Antrim
- Belnan
- Carroll's Corner (not including Milford to
Carroll's Corner)
- Dutch Settlement
- Elmsdale
- Enfield
- Goffs
- Guysborough Road
- Hardwood Lands
- Horne Settlement
- Lantz (to Ross's Hill)
- Nine Mile River (to bridge and Cheese Factory
corner
- Oldham
- Renfrew
- Oakfield to Waverley
- Old Enfield Road
- covering all areas within these boundaries
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Your donation helps close to 150
familes at Christmas time and dozens of families
year-round, because need knows no season! |

Company or Group
Fundraising

Want to do a Christmas Box?
Noble Music Studios in Enfield has
collected for Caring & Sharing for several years at
their Annual Christmas concerts, asking for Food Bank
donations rather than charging admission.
Your
company or group can help out at any time of the year;
we're always interested in new ideas!
Links We Like...
Thanks
as well to our friends at the
Enfield Weekly Press
for all their support around the year!

Carroll's Corner Community Centre
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