Barrie Food Bank honoured with innovation ward
A local food bank has been recognized for the work it does for the community.
The Barrie Food Bank received the Innovator Award at the Feed Ontario Awards for Excellence earlier in the week.
The award goes to the food bank demonstrating innovation in programming, service or sustainability.
"We are delighted to be recognized for the past year's accomplishments. As numbers increased, we knew we had to make some changes to keep up with demand and to better meet the food needs of those seeking our help," said Sharon Palmer, Barrie Food Bank's executive director.
"We also wanted to ensure we were following best practices in all aspects of our operation, and participating in the National Standards Pilot has helped us do that."
The food bank implemented in-person shopping by launching "Market Place" and introduced more nutrition, vegetarian and culturally sensitive foods.
It also added new operational and fundraising management positions and updated processes and policies.
"Each and every organization, staff member, volunteer, and the donors that support them, do incredible work in their communities," said Carolyn Stewart, Feed Ontario's CEO.
"Feed Ontario congratulates our three award winners this year for their exceptional innovation, leadership, and advocacy for an Ontario where everyone is food secure."
There are more than 1,200 hunger-relief organizations in the Feed Ontario network.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
'The root cause': Canada outlines national action plan to fight auto theft
The federal government is launching what it calls its 'national action plan' to combat auto thefts, which will include stronger penalties for thieves, and increased information sharing between police agencies, government officials and border enforcement.
What is BORG drinking, and why is it a dangerous trend? An expert explains
If you've been to a party lately and haven't seen someone drinking a BORG, you're likely not partying with college students.
The world's best airline is paying staff a bonus of 8 months' salary
Singapore Airlines will reward its employees with a bonus worth nearly eight months of salary, a person familiar with the matter told CNN on Friday.
Prosecution rests in Donald Trump’s hush money case. The defence now gets its turn to call witnesses
Michael Cohen testified Monday that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from his ex-boss Donald Trump’s company, an admission defence lawyers hope to use to undermine Cohen’s credibility.
Red Lobster probes 'endless shrimp' losses after bankruptcy filing
U.S.-based restaurant chain Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Florida court after securing $100 million in financing commitments from its existing lenders, the company said on Sunday.
'Next man up': Canucks coach, teammates bracing for Game 7 without Brock Boeser
Questions about how the team is going to handle the absence of star winger Brock Boeser from a do-or-die game seven dominated pre-game interviews with the Vancouver Canucks coach and players Monday morning.
Katy Perry sings goodbye to 'American Idol'
Katy Perry said her goodbyes on 'American Idol' after seven seasons. On Sunday night’s live 'idol' season finale, a medley of Perry's hit songs were performed, including 'Teenage Dream,' 'Dark Horse' and 'California Gurls.'
U.S. Supreme Court rejects appeal from former Guantanamo detainee Omar Khadr
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a Canadian-born former Guantanamo detainee who was seeking to wipe away his war crimes convictions, including for killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan.
Woman, 35, in critical condition after her truck collided with a Via Rail train near Montreal
A 35-year-old woman is in critical condition after the pick-up truck she was driving was struck by a Via Rail passenger train Monday morning in Quebec's Monteregie region.