Community Food Sharing Association serves as the central point for food distribution for the hungry throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. It is governed by a board of dedicated volunteers. Our current Chairperson is Wanda Hillier, the Client Service Manager, with RBC.
The general manager of the Community Food Sharing Association is Mrs. Tina Bishop. From the St. John's office and warehouse Mrs. Bishop, along with five staff members, supported by hundreds of caring volunteers and community-minded businesses, serve as the central organizers in the province for the collection and distribution of food
Every year we collect more than eight million pounds of non-perishable food items and distribute it through 60 food banks province wide to 15,400 people. As a registered charity, we issue receipts annually for the donation of funds & in-kind support from generous individuals and community minded companies and corporations province wide.
Hundreds of companies partner with us to sponsor events, donate funds, donate food, and raise awareness of hunger and its impact on the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Many of these companies continue to partner with us and this support is key to the success of the Community Food Sharing Association. This support is essential to continue to meet the needs of those most vulnerable in our communities.
Tonight in Newfoundland and Labrador more than 4,600 children under the age of 18 will go to bed hungry. That's 30% of the 15,400 individuals who, on a regular monthly basis, must turn to their local food bank because they don't have enough to eat.
This year 60 food banks across this province will distribute millions of pounds of food to deserving families and individuals.
Mrs. Tina M. Bishop
General Manager
Community Food Sharing Association
For every $10 donated to the Community Food Sharing Association we are able to acquire and distribute $205 worth of food from our corporate partners.
Hunger in NL
