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In just one day, readers and local businesses raise over $3,200 for The Sharing Place Food Centre

Your generous contributions filled the shelves of our local food bank in record time
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Left to Right: John Hammill, Publisher OrilliaMatters, Kelly Allen, Development Manager, The Sharing Place Food Centre Chris Coulton, volunteer at The Sharing Place Food Centre, Nicole Parkes, Sales Manager OrilliaMatters, Chris Peacock, Executive Director, The Sharing Place Food Centre/ OrilliaMatters

We asked you, our loyal readers, to join us in supporting The Sharing Place Food Centre this festive season — and your response was nothing short of extraordinary.

During the holidays, an increased number of people are reliant on our local food bank. This increased need means that the The Sharing Place Food Centre needs our support more than ever.

OrilliaMatters brought our whole community together to help provide that support. 

We partnered with Jason's No Frills to offer gift cards for purchase through an online pop-up store. 

OrilliaMatters and generous local businesses pledged to match every purchase made through the online store, meaning that every purchase was matched five times!

Together, we raised an incredible $3,255 for the The Sharing Place Food Centre and delivered 15 gift cards helping to support those who need it most over the holiday season. Thank you!

Special thanks to Jason's No Frills for donating the food packages for this initiative, and to the following businesses who have joined us in matching each donation: Rockwater Wealth Management, Parklane Landscapes, Team Micks and Mariposa Vet Hospital.  

If you didn't get a chance to participate in this program, we encourage you to send your donation directly to the local food bank. You can give online or call (705-327-4273) to arrange a donation, or click here for more information on how to give back.


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Elise Nelson, Community Cares team

About the Author: Elise Nelson, Community Cares team

Elise Nelson is an events and marketing professional with over a decade of experience. Known for her creative strategies and deep local knowledge, she is consistently contributing to her community.
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