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More than 152 local women gave thanks last week by donating $15,272.55 in support of local babies and families.
Donations were made in response to the 100 Women • 100 Dollars • 100 Hours campaign, which ran between Oct. 9 and 12 in the North Bay area.
All funds raised will go directly to the Trinity Infant Food Shelf, which is open to all members of our community and provides families with all of the essential baby care supplies they need to foster healthy infants in their first year.
Families are given formula, breastfeeding supplies, baby food, sleep sacks, baby blankets and more.
In addition, volunteers provide support and encouragement to new parents and caregivers, and offer health education in areas including: infant nutrition, safe sleep practices, and child development and safety.
"We are so thankful for the overwhelming support of our community for the 100 Women • 100 Dollars • 100 Hours campaign," stated Wendy Abdallah, one of the campaign organizers.
"We know that the more than $15,000 that has been raised will have a big local impact for local babies and families who benefit from the help of the Trinity Infant Food Shelf and its volunteers. Thanks to your support, the Trinity Infant Food Shelf is stocked and ready to serve our community."
The 100 Women • 100 Dollars • 100 Hours campaign was spearheaded by a group of five local organizers – Abdallah, Mark Deacon, Lynn Larondeau, Linda McLay representing the Trinity Infant Food Shelf, and Beverly Martin. Reverend Ted Harrison and Michelina Beam, both with the Trinity United Church, also provided support.
The Trinity Infant Food Shelf was first established in 2014 to respond to community need. Since its inception, it has provided support to more than 300 families, at an average cost of $650 per infant each year.
It is a not-for-profit group that is run by volunteers and is open each Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 111 McIntyre Street East.
The Trinity Infant Food Shelf is open to all members of our community and provides families with all of the essential baby care supplies they need to foster healthy infants in their first year. Families are given formula, breastfeeding supplies, baby food, sleep sacks, baby blankets and more. In addition, volunteers provide support and encouragement to new parents and caregivers, and offer health education in areas including: infant nutrition, safe sleep practices, and child development and safety.