South River Good Happenings Food Bank

06/10/2026

🌱🥕 **PLANT A LITTLE EXTRA, SHARE A LOT OF HOPE** 🥕🌱

As growing season gets underway, the Good Happenings Food Bank invites gardeners, farmers, and anyone with a backyard garden to consider planting a little extra for neighbours who may be struggling.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are always appreciated by our clients and provide healthy, nutritious options for individuals and families accessing our services.

We welcome donations of homegrown produce, including:

🥔 Potatoes
🫘 Beans
🥕 Carrots
🥒 Cucumbers
🍅 Tomatoes
🌽 Corn
🫛 Peas
🌱 Beets
🍎 Apples
🍓 Strawberries
🫐 Raspberries
…and any other fresh produce your garden provides!

Whether you grow a single tomato plant or acres of crops, your contribution can help put fresh food on the tables of local families in need.

Every seed planted with generosity helps strengthen our community and reminds people that they are not alone.

💚 Thank you for helping us nourish our neighbours and grow a stronger, more caring community—one garden at a time.

**Good Happenings Food Bank** 🌱🍓🥕

06/04/2026

💚 A Heartfelt Thank You! 💚

The Good Happenings Food Bank would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Driftwood Paddle Algonquin for their generous donation and support of our community.

Partnerships like yours help us continue providing food and essential support to local families and individuals facing food insecurity. Your kindness and commitment to giving back make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.

💚 Thank you for making a difference! 💚

06/04/2026

⏰ LAST DAY TO ORDER IS TOMORROW! ⏰

🌧️💚 Turn Rain Into Hope — Support the Good Happenings Food Bank! 💚🌧️

Tomorrow, June 5, is your final chance to order a rain barrel and support local families in need.

Every rain barrel purchased helps the Good Happenings Food Bank continue providing food assistance throughout our community while giving you a practical, environmentally friendly way to conserve water at home or the cottage.

💧 Benefits of a Rain Barrel:
• Save water and reduce your water bill
• Keep gardens and flowers thriving
• Reduce stormwater runoff
• Have water readily available for outdoor use
• Support a great local cause

📅 Delivery/Pick-Up Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Machar Public Works Yard
73 Municipal Road, South River

🚚 Home Delivery Available
• South River & Sundridge – $10
• Burk's Falls, Powassan, Trout Creek & communities within 30 km – $20

Delivery must be prepaid by e-Transfer directly to Good Happenings Food Bank. Select "Pick Up" when ordering and contact us afterward to arrange delivery and payment details.

[email protected]
📞 705-499-7333

As a small, volunteer-run food bank, every order makes a real difference.

👉 Order by June 5:
https://rainbarrel.ca/ghfb

Thank you for helping us support our neighbours while making a positive impact on the environment. 🌱

_____ Rain Barrel Sale - Best Price Rain Barrels, Composters, and Downspout Diverters available at sales near you. Follow the steps to select your location and view available products.

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Today, Food Banks Canada and representatives from all over Canada are meeting with decision-makers across parties to talk about food insecurity in our country. There has been progress – including the first Grocery Benefit payment rolling out this June. It matters. But it’s not enough. We’re calling on governments to:

- Reform EI permanently to create modern supports for today’s workforce
- Close the cost-of-living gap in the Groceries and Essentials Benefit for Northern Canada
- Conduct a national review of social assistance and federal transfers

Because every person deserves the chance to reach their full potential. Let’s feed greatness. https://foodbankscanada.ca/poverty-report-card/

…

Aujourd’hui, Banques alimentaires Canada et des représentants de partout au Canada rencontrent des décideurs de tous les partis pour parler de l’insécurité alimentaire dans notre pays. Des progrès ont été réalisés, y compris le premier versement de l’allocation pour l’épicerie en juin. C’est important. Mais ce n’est pas assez. Nous demandons aux gouvernements de :

- Réformer l’assurance-emploi de manière durable pour créer des mesures de soutien modernes pour les travailleurs modernes
- Combler l’écart du coût de la vie dans l’Allocation pour l’épicerie et les besoins de base destinée au Nord du Canada
- Procéder à un examen national de l’aide sociale et des transferts fédéraux

Parce que chaque personne mérite la chance de réaliser son plein potentiel. Laissez leur flamme grandir. https://foodbankscanada.ca/fr/fiches-de-rendement-sur-la-pauvrete/

06/02/2026

💧Every Rain Barrel Makes a Difference💧

Looking for an easy way to conserve water this summer while supporting a local cause?

When you purchase a rain barrel through the Good Happenings Food Bank fundraiser, you're doing more than collecting rainwater—you’re helping provide food and support to local families and individuals facing food insecurity.

🌱 Benefits of a rain barrel:
✔ Reduce your water consumption
✔ Keep gardens and flowers thriving
✔ Have water readily available around your property
✔ Help reduce runoff during heavy rainfalls
✔ Support your local food bank with every purchase

📅 Delivery & Pick-Up Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Machar Public Works Yard
73 Municipal Road, South River

🚚 Home Delivery Available
• South River & Sundridge – $10
• Burks Falls, Powassan, Trout Creek & communities within 30 km – $20

Delivery must be prepaid by e-Transfer directly to Good Happenings Food Bank. Simply place your order as "pick up" and contact us to arrange delivery.

[email protected]
📞 705-499-7333

⏳ Order by June 5:
rainbarrel.ca/ghfb

As a small, volunteer-run food bank, fundraisers like this help us continue meeting the growing need in our community. Thank you for helping us turn every rainfall into something positive. 💚

_____ Rain Barrel Sale - Best Price Rain Barrels, Composters, and Downspout Diverters available at sales near you. Follow the steps to select your location and view available products.

06/02/2026

🌧️🌱 Support Your Community & Conserve Water! 🌱🌧️

Good Happenings Food Bank Rain Barrel Sale

Every purchase helps support local families and individuals in need. 💚

📅 Delivery Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Machar Public Works Yard
73 Municipal Road, South River, ON P0A 1X0

💧 Why buy a rain barrel?

* Save water and lower your water bill
* Keep your garden healthy
* Reduce stormwater runoff
* Support a great local cause!

🚚 Home Delivery Available:

* South River & Sundridge – $10
* Burks Falls, Powassan, Trout Creek & communities within 30 km – $20

*Delivery must be prepaid by e-Transfer directly to Good Happenings Food Bank. To request delivery, place your order as “pick up” and contact us after purchase to arrange payment and delivery details.*

Email to: [email protected]
📞 705-499-7333

Our food bank is a small, volunteer-run organization, and every rain barrel purchased helps us continue providing food assistance to our community.

👉 Order by June 5
https://rainbarrel.ca/ghfb

Thank you for supporting the Good Happenings Food Bank and helping make a difference locally. 🙌

05/29/2026

🎁🌧️ GIVE DAD A GIFT THAT GIVES BACK THIS FATHER'S DAY 🌧️🎁

Looking for a unique and practical Father's Day gift? Skip the tie and give Dad something he'll actually use!

A rain barrel is the perfect addition to any home, cottage, garden, workshop, or outdoor space. It's great for watering gardens, keeping water handy near fire pits, and helping conserve water all season long.

Even better, every rain barrel purchased supports the Good Happenings Food Bank and helps local families facing food insecurity.

The need in our community continues to grow. We've seen a 30% increase in food bank usage while food costs continue to climb, making it more challenging than ever to keep our shelves stocked. Fundraisers like this help ensure we can continue providing support to those who need it most.

Our goal is to sell 300 rain barrels, and we're counting on community support to help us get there!

Not in the market for a rain barrel? You can still make a difference by sharing this post with friends, family, neighbours, coworkers, and community groups.

This Father's Day, give a gift that's practical, environmentally friendly, and makes a real difference in our community.

🛒 Order before June 5:
rainbarrel.ca/ghfb

Thank you for helping us turn rain into hope for local families. 💙

05/28/2026

🌧️🌈 TURN RAIN INTO HOPE THIS SPRING 🌧️🌈

Looking for a practical addition to your home or cottage? A rain barrel is a great way to conserve water, keep your gardens thriving, and have water readily available near fire pits and outdoor spaces.

Even better, every rain barrel purchased helps support the Good Happenings Food Bank and the families we serve.

The need in our community continues to grow. We've experienced a 30% increase in food bank usage, while grocery prices continue to rise, making it more challenging than ever to keep our shelves stocked. Fundraisers like this play a vital role in helping us meet that need.

Our goal is to sell 300 rain barrels, and we're counting on community support to get there!

Can't purchase a rain barrel? You can still make a difference by sharing this post. Please help us spread the word by sharing with friends, family, neighbours, coworkers, and community groups.

Together, we can make a meaningful impact for local families facing food insecurity.

🛒 Order before June 5:
www.rainbarrel.ca/ghfb

Thank you for helping us turn rain into hope for our community. 💙

05/27/2026

Thank you to Griffith Bros. Service & Towing Centres for your donation! We appreciate your support!!