The doors to food security are being opened.
Planning is underway to install a Lake Country community fridge, proposed for Winfield United Church, 3751 Woodsdale Rd.
鈥淭his is a brand new initiative,鈥� volunteer Jackie Goode said. 鈥淲e would like to build a mutual aid, 100 per cent volunteer-run community fridge and dry goods structure. Mutual aid is a form of solidarity-based support, in which communities unite against a common struggle, rather than leaving individuals to fend for themselves.鈥�
Goode also volunteers with All Are Family Outreach Society (AAFO), which helps those in dire need from Armstrong to 91大黄鸭.
AAFO previously had a centre in Lake Country where they provided food clothing and services but were displaced and haven鈥檛 been able to find a new home.
鈥淏ut of course, the need still exists, especially because of people鈥檚 financial situations due to COVID-19 as well as high housing and renting prices,鈥� Goode said. 鈥淪ome of these individuals that need help need to make tough decisions on where to spend their money 鈥� rent, utilities or food.鈥�
She has been in contact with 91大黄鸭 Community Fridge, which has been in place since April 2021 and 鈥渉ad great success.鈥�
It鈥檚 expected the annual cost to operate the fridge will be $4,500, from Aug. 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022, which includes $3,000 in food purchases.
The District of Lake Country is providing $2,000 for the community fridge.
The district is also granting $5,000 to the Rotary Club for the museum annex upgrades, $2,000 to the Lake Country Pickleball Association for the bleachers and an entrance gate at Benchlands Park and $1,000 for the local tennis club for a storage shed at Woodsdale Park.
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