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Community Resource Service supports those in need in our community through two distinct programs: the Brantford Food Bank and Community Employment Service
We are a non-profit charitable organization that receives funding from fundraising activities, United Way, private citizens, organizations, businesses, service clubs, churches and government.
Community Resource Service began as a result of the economic hardship that hit our community in the late 1980s. Originally called the Brantford Unemployed Help Centre, our organization started by providing support and advocacy to those affected by the economic downturn.
As a local charity, Community Resource Service provides support to those in need and has developed programs to support individuals and families facing economic hardship, and for those needing support in finding employment.
In 2013/14 Community Resource Service began separating their two main brands: The Brantford Food Bank and Community Employment Service for better recognition and understanding in the community.
Our vision of “Everyone Fed” is becoming even more difficult to see as thousands of people continue to need the Food Bank.
With over 3,000 individuals and 1,300 households relying on us each month, the need for assistance has never been higher. The demand is unprecedented. 1 in 6 people in Brantford Brant are food insecure, and 1 in 12 people in our area are turning to the food bank to feed themselves and their families. Among them, 31% of the people supported are children.
Despite our best efforts, the gap between the food going out and coming in is widening. It is becoming increasingly challenging to meet the rising demand for our services. We are experiencing more first-time visits than ever before, reflecting the harsh realities faced by families and individuals struggling to cope with the rising cost of living. Individuals and families are forced to stretch their budgets beyond their limits, often making the difficult choice to use the food bank in order to keep a roof over their heads.
