Rainbow Food Bank Transition
The Gerald Hardy Memorial Society (GHMS) is pleased to announce that, effective October 1, 2026, the Marine Drive Food and Resource Association (MDFRA) will assume responsibility for the operations of the Food Bank at its new location in the Balcom Community Centre, located at 25718 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Port Dufferin, Nova Scotia.
GHMS and MDFRA have been working together to ensure a smooth transition, with a shared commitment to the continued strength, sustainability, and growth of food security services in our community. Most importantly, food bank members will continue to receive the caring, respectful, and reliable service they depend on.
We want to reassure our supporters, members, and donors that all funds and assets received by GHMS specifically for the Rainbow Food Bank will continue to be used for food bank operations. These funds will be provided to MDFRA through monthly grants to support operations and help ensure continuity and quality of service.
GHMS will continue to support MDFRA throughout the transition and while the Association works toward obtaining its own charitable status. Until that time, donations requiring an official charitable tax receipt must continue to be made to the Rainbow Food Bank through GHMS. GHMS will issue the applicable tax receipt and ensure all designated funds are directed to food bank operations.
We are deeply grateful to the donors, volunteers, community partners, and supporters who have helped sustain the Rainbow Food Bank over the years. Your generosity has made this important service possible.
As GHMS moves into this next chapter, we remain fully committed to our mission and vision. This transition will allow us to renew our focus on providing meaningful supports and opportunities for persons living with disabilities and individuals living with long-term mental health challenges, while promoting inclusion and responding to the evolving needs of the people we serve.
GHMS is proud to support MDFRA as they take on this important role, and we look forward to seeing both organizations continue to grow and strengthen the services and supports available within our community.
With sincere appreciation for your continued support,
Gerald Hardy Memorial Society
To contact the foodbank email
foodbank@geraldhardysociety.ca
or
call 902 391 0491