For over twenty years 5WD has been organizing and operating a local food bank program. Our program runs year round, and supports families of all backgrounds and quadrants of life. Our program is supported by local churches, businesses, fire halls, family and friends.  The food bank program supplies emergency food and supplies to our community in Markham and surrounding area’s.  5WD depends on volunteers to organize and operate the program.

 

Our client base is large.  Through our program we integrate, rather than discriminate.   Clients are not just a file, or number.  We know their families, and their needs.  We treat each one with confidentiality, pride, and dignity.

Often times, we are asked, “Is there a need for a food bank”? The unfortunate answer to that question is, “yes”.  The need arises from a variety of reasons: an illness, job loss, economy, long term disability, tragedy and other situations of life that are unforeseen. Some of us are only a paycheck our two away from needing a food bank assistance.  At times, we often learn from our client, there may be underlying issue’s that is bringing them to the food bank.  We encourage them to seek help in the direction needed.   Ultimately, we encourage our clients to be self sustainable. Our food bank also supplies some local schools with breakfast programs.

One of our new initiatives in Markham is a “5WD Streets Van” which services the homeless in and around our area.  We provide a basic meal, clothing or assistance in the community,

 

Five with D.R.I.V.E. accepts food, new clothing, and toys for distribution. For further information, please contact Anna Rossi at 647-523-0227