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Christine Pollorin Chronicle Staff Food Bank response notgood A new program at Wilfrid Laurier University plans to link second, third and fourth year arts, science or music students with employers. Agencies feeding this commu- nity's poor are facing a lean winter because Food Bank of Waterloo's Region's first Thanksgiving Food Drive fell far short of its goal and brought in only 40,000 pounds of food. “Donations were much lower than we thought they would be," said Carolyn Fast, director of the Food Bank. "This means the winter months will be a lot tougher for our agencies - we could be in a tough bind." The one week food drive was launched by Food Bank to stock its shelves before winter. By its Saturday conclusion just over 40,000 pounds of foods had been donated, far from the 100,000 pounds Food Bank was prepared for. "I'm very grateful to those residents who did contribute and contributed very generously," said Fast, adding that the food collected through the Thanksgiv- ing campaign will probably not last beyond Christmas. Food Bank of Waterloo Region supplies food to 10 member and associate agencies, including St. John's Kitchen, House of Friend- ship, Alcontrol Homes, Ansela- ma House, Cambridge Food Co- op, Kitchener-Waterloo Y.W.C.A. Argus and the Salva- tion Army. Using food supplied by Food Bank, last year these organizations prepared 400,000 meals for the growing numbers in this community who cannot afford food and must seek emer- gency assistance. Modelled after a similar pro- gram which has been offered at the University of Virginia, stu- dents who volunteer for the program, called "Connections," will work for participating em- ployers during the university's reading week next February. Although Kitchener-Waterloo': economy is booming, Fast said that the number of poor in the community is growing by ap- proximately 25 per cent each year. She believes this is largely due to the high cost of housing in the area and the fact that many people are coming to Waterloo region in search of jobs which don't exist. Chronicle Staff Food Bank directors will meet later this week to discuss its next step. "We will have to be very creative to meet the needs after Christmas." said Fast. Among possibilities being considered by the organization is a campaign with Ideal Boy Scouts and Water- loo regional police in February during Boy Scout Week. Representatives from 20 of the 22 communi- ty colleges in Ontario, some from as far away as Sault Ste, Marie, will gather at Waterloo collegiate for an evening of information sharing Tuesday, Oct. 13. The conference has been organized by Doreen Weis, I guidance counsellor at Water- loo collegiate, who said that individuals interested in finding out more about the "I'm.“ "In." TrWb. .... . The public, as well as students of all ages. The conference has been organized by are welcome to take advantage of this )oreen Weis, a guidance t-ounsellor at Water opportunity to learn more about the exciting oo collegiate, _Wh0 said that individuals possibilities that exist in the province in the nterested in finding out more about the area of education. Connections aids t d t “I think it could be a major Community college info fair at WCI program," says arts and science career adviser Charlene Ziets- ma. A grant, the result of her work with the Counselling Foun- dation, a non-profit organization in Toronto which furthers the development of Counselling in Canada. made the program por sible. "FINALLY, FOR THE KID WHO HAS EVERYTHING - SOMEPLACE TO PUT m." INTRODUCING oSpocial prices till October 17th. oPloase bring in your child's room moa- . Guaranteed Christmas delivery. 'll'vC'lt"" for a no obligation custom design Quality youth room furniture for sleep, study and storage in a durable white melamine finish. Over 20 modules to choose from with a choice of " trim and handle colours. THE RAINBOW COLLECTION courses offered try any of the community collges involved in the conbnnce should, “come early and plan to spend the night." Cosme“ by the Waterloo Board of Education and Conestoga College, this 'ttight' will begin at T p.m. and should end around 9 The program differs from the cow and internship programs available at the University be- cause it is open to third-year general students as well as honors students, and the students have to contact the employers themselves, learning important interview, presentation and job search skills in the process. ine Furniture October 1, 1987 Cy"" Waterloo City Centre, 100 Regina Street South 747-1888 Joining her are enremely competent and experienced hairstytists: Shirtey My Bonnie Busch Nancy Marsh Teresa Mord Pauline Robinson Maria Grgich Octane Pttlbetin 1ttAT3ItMloCtrtMttihqD-txmitr,mr-PAaEt8 Danielle Goulard * ls proud to announce the opening of Mann-tun Imago ls looking tonnage Gh/tiid will Local Ana 9' Storage Wall with Desk, Bed with Drawers, Night-Tpbie. Reg. $2550. t 1995 "