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As part of Police Week 2025 – "Protecting Ontario", the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) is proud to announce the launch of its 5th Annual Spring Forward Food Drive.

Led by members of the Community Oriented Response and Engagement Unit (CORE), the Spring Forward Food Drive has, over the past four years, collected more than 67,000 pounds of food and $42,000 in cash and gift card donations from generous members of the public and local businesses.

This year, CORE officers are once again teaming up with 10 local food banks and 13 grocery stores to help address the growing need for food support across the Niagara region. Unlike traditional food drives that focus on the holiday season, Spring Forward was created to tackle year-round food insecurity affecting families and individuals in our community.

The NRPS encourages everyone in Niagara to participate and, if able, consider making a donation to support this important initiative.

2025 NRPS Spring Food Drive Schedule

Day 1 -   Monday May 12, 2024 (9 A.M. – 3 P.M.)

  • Welland (The Hope Centre) - No Frills, located at 390 Lincoln Street East
  • Port Colborne (Port Cares) - Sobeys, located at 287 West Side Road.
  • Grimsby (GBF Community Service) - Sobeys, located at 44 Livingston Avenue.

 Day 2 -   Tuesday May 13, 2024 (9 A.M. – 3 P.M.)

  • St. Catharines (Community Care) – Superstore, located at 411 Louth Street.
  • Niagara Falls (Project Share) - Food Basics, located at 3770 Montrose Road.
  • Fort Erie (The Salvation Army) - No Frills, located at 1135 Thompson Road
  • Smithville (West Lincoln Community Care) - Foodland, located at 239 St. Catharine Street.

 Day 3 -   Wednesday May 14, 2024 (9 A.M – 3 P.M.)

  • Welland (The Hope Centre) – Zehrs, located at 821 Niagara Street
  • Beamsville (Community Care of West Niagara) - No Frills, located at 4961- 863 King Street
  • NOTL (Newark Neighbours) - Independent, located at 1551 Niagara Stone Road.

 Day 4 -   Thursday May 15, 2024 (9 A.M. – 3 P.M.)

  • Niagara Falls (Project Share) - Zehrs, located at 6940 Morrison Street.
  • St. Catharines (Community Care) - No Frills, located at 581 Lake Street.
  • Pelham (Pelham Cares) - Food Basics, located at 130 Hwy 20 East

 

Larger corporate donations can be arranged by contacting:  Constable russell.criddle@niagarapolice.ca

While all donations are appreciated, persons making a donation may wish to review the needed items shopping lists from area food banks. CLICK HERE

 

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