Friday, December 16, 2016 5Brooklin Town Crier 79 Baldwin St N | Brooklin (905) 620-4499 | www.whitbylawyers.com Happy Holidays Our 2nd Brooklin Girl Guide unit has made a huge contribution to Feed the Need in Durham region. Over the last few weeks, the 20 girls have been collecting non-perishable food items throughout Brooklin. They loaded 1,401 pounds of food into the warehouse on Marwood Drive in Os- hawa, then began the enormous sort- ing process. Feed the Need is the only food dis- tribution centre in Durham that sup- plies 55 emergency food providers, including food banks, soup kitchens, shelters, and meal programs. Feed the Need also distributes perishable food and much needed non-food items such as baby diapers, personal hygiene items, soups and laundry de- tergent. In Durham region, there are 48,000 people (38% being children) living with food insecurity, making it neces- sary to rely on emergency food pro- viders. Donations to Feed the Need in Durham can really make a difference, particularly in the summer months when their stocks are at their lowest. Because they buy in bulk and have relationships with manufacturers, they can stretch your money. Every dollar donated can buy $4 in food. The unit leaders are extremely proud of these young ladies for their dedica- tion and hard work to collect and de- liver their food donations. For more information on Feed the Need in Durham, visit www.ftnd.ca or call 905-571-FTND (3863). Kimberly Aloe is a leader with the 2nd Brooklin Girl Guides Special to the Brooklin Town Crier By Kimberly Aloe Girl Guides Feed the Need