Brockville and Area Food Bank Manager talks rising numbers and 'Dare 2 Care'

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM

The Dare 2 Care family fun day is this Saturday

Last month, the Brockville and Area Food Bank received backing from city council after declaring state of emergency when it comes to food insecurity.

Food Bank Manager Amanda Petch says the numbers are scary.

Petch adds that relying on charities isn't enough, and that federal and provincial governments need to step in as well.

This Saturday (July 26), the Brockville and Area Food Bank is having their 'Dare 2 Care' Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hardy Park.

Admission is free and Petch says it's a way to say thanks.

There will be live entertainment, raffles, prizes, kids games and more.

More from BROCKVILLE Top 3

City of Brockville mourns sudden death of longtime engineering staff member after 21 years of service

Brockville officials say flags at city facilities may be lowered in his honour as the community remembers his long service in municipal engineering work
Local MP weighs in as Carney Liberals hit majority after by-election wins

The impact of the by-election results is expected to continue to unfold in the weeks ahead
Reaction to reduction: We ask about the gas tax cut

The reduction will also help with the cost of aviation fuel, possibly reducing airfares, at least temporarily
Police recover $12,000 in stolen goods and arrest Brockville man after Prescott raid

Timothy Maguire, 31, of Brockville, was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and failing to comply with probation
Hundreds of frontline workers vote on strike mandate as tensions rise between union and province

Vote results are expected in the coming days