Glen Pearson

Every day, the great folks at RBC Place make dozens of quality meals for the homeless. They have done it for five years and made thousands and thousands of meals. These good Londoners have made a massive difference. Thanks to them and RBC Place for the fine example of citizenship.

Every day, the great folks at RBC Place make dozens of quality meals for the homeless. They have done it for five years and made thousands and thousands of meals. These good Londoners have made a massive difference. Thanks to them and RBC Place for the fine example of citizenship.

We love our volunteers, just love them. 'Nuff said.
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Tomorrow on "The London Food Bank @40" Sacha Long talks to Glen about the earliest days of the food bank and the adventures that followed. Catch it on Thursday, at 5:30 p.m. on Rogers TV London.
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We love our volunteers, just love them. 'Nuff said.
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In such a fraught world, things can just feel so hopeless. But when we throw our weight behind the meaningful things, we understand that somewhere, somehow, we can still make a difference. Building a better world doesn't happen without such decisions.
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Soooooo, yesterday, London's Senior Women Team Chaos won the silver medal at the Ontario Senior Games in Bracebridge. A proud moment for the entire team. This is as Norman Rockwell would have captured it.
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Soooooo, yesterday, London's Senior Women Team Chaos won the silver medal at the Ontario Senior Games in Bracebridge. A proud moment for the entire team. This is as Norman Rockwell would have captured it.
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These numbers were from a year ago. Today, every category has gone up. We help approximately 6500 families a month, over 40 agencies and assist over 90 meal programs. Despite this serious increase, Ldondoners continue to donate and meet the demand. Thank you, London.

Tomorrow night (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. on Rogers TV London, Jane is interviewed b Sacha Long for the "London Food Bank @40.". they talk about her motives for the community, working in a co-director situation, and the future challenges for the food. Tune in,.

Every party faces this. Political conventions are supposed to gather a nation’s better instincts. But when they turn inward - when applause replaces listening - they become echo chambers. And a country cannot be understood from inside an arena alone. We must come together in these decisive moments.

YouTube video by London Food Bank Derek Ruttan

Derek Ruttan was a community treasure because his London Free Press photos were priceless. A remarkable storyteller in a remarkable time. We were more honest as a community with him. A tribute.
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YouTube video by London Food Bank Some Much Needed Relief

Some recent announcements from the federal cabinet will make a difference for food banks across the country. Though not the ultimate solution, these measures will bring some direct relief to food banks and their clients. Here's how it works.
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YouTube video by London Food Bank Some Much Needed Relief

Some recent announcements from the federal cabinet will make a difference for food banks across the country. Though not the ultimate solution, these measures will bring some direct relief to food banks and their clients. Here's how it works.
youtu.be/uwf_J_p-ep0

If we are preparing more children for a hungry future, then we have not misunderstood tomorrow - we have failed to tell the truth about today. Hunger is not a forecast; it is a verdict on the present we chose to tolerate.
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If we are preparing more children for a hungry future, then we have not misunderstood tomorrow - we have failed to tell the truth about today. Hunger is not a forecast; it is a verdict on the present we chose to tolerate.
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Canada was shaped not by the clenched fist, but by the open hand. We learned early that in a vast and fragile country, you do not rule one another - you make room. So we negotiate, again and again, kknowing that coexistence is its own quiet triumph.
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Canada was shaped not by the clenched fist, but by the open hand. We learned early that in a vast and fragile country, you do not rule one another - you make room. So we negotiate, again and again, kknowing that coexistence is its own quiet triumph.
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Canada was shaped not by the clenched fist, but by the open hand. We learned early that in a vast and fragile country, you do not rule one another - you make room. So we negotiate, again and again, kknowing that coexistence is its own quiet triumph.
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YouTube video by London Food Bank Failure to Lift

Canada's future looks promising, yet if we continue to capitalize our gains and socialize our losses, the mushrooming homelessness, hunger, and gap betwen rich and poor will turn us into a land of haves and have nots. If continued, 30% could suffer food insecurity by 2035.
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YouTube video by London Food Bank Failure to Lift

Canada's future looks promising, yet if we continue to capitalize our gains and socialize our losses, the mushrooming homelessness, hunger, and gap betwen rich and poor will turn us into a land of haves and have nots. If continued, 30% could suffer food insecurity by 2035.
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This happens every day - hundreds of times a day. We see it and it's so humbling. London mobilizes to meet such demand. The London Food Bank is merely the channel for that kind of care. It's inspiring. Thank you, London.
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This happens every day - hundreds of times a day. We see it and it's so humbling. London mobilizes to meet such demand. The London Food Bank is merely the channel for that kind of care. It's inspiring. Thank you, London.
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"We should live in a country so decently organized that food banks are unnecessary. But they are presently the humble places of generosity stand between fragile lives and utter collapse. Yet until we build that society, they are the thin, grace-filled line holding chaos at bay ” ... Glen Pearson

Martin Luther King Jr. did not just change laws; he changed the moral weather. He reminded a restless nation that history bends not by force alone, but by the quiet, stubborn courage of people willing to love their enemies and insist that justice is a form of belonging. We honour him.

"We should live in a country so decently organized that food banks are unnecessary. But they are presently the humble places of generosity stand between fragile lives and utter collapse. Yet until we build that society, they are the thin, grace-filled line holding chaos at bay ” ... Glen Pearson

I post similar data about child hunger in London every few weeks. People respond by saying something should be done. But it doesn't happen. I don't know what to say. They are our future.
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I post similar data about child hunger in London every few weeks. People respond by saying something should be done. But it doesn't happen. I don't know what to say. They are our future.
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The London Food Bank doesn't jut serve those coming directly for help. Iit helps numerous feeding initiatives across London. 60% of our food drive collections also go to those groups. It's our mandate to help those vital operations since they serve at the front lines of human care.
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YouTube video by London Food Bank Grocery Code of Conduct

The Grocery Code of Conduct launched on January 1st. What is it? Dpes it have teeth? Can it help smaller grocers and growers? Some thoughts.
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