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We're addressing HUNGER in the Muskoka Community one food package at a time

There are 1,000+ kids in Muskoka with limited or no access to food each weekend.

It’s hard to believe children in our very own community go hungry, but it’s a reality faced by children every day.

While hunger exists around the world, we hope to address hunger in our home community.

Food4Kids provides packages of healthy food for kids aged 4-13 years with limited or no access to food each weekend.

The food packages are assembled by volunteers and delivered to schools each Friday to ensure children have nourishment over the weekend.

The worsening economy, job loss, working poor, illness, mental health, marriage breakdown or those fleeing their home country to seek safe refuge in Canada, are some of the reasons parents turn to Food4Kids for support.

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Each month we provide 760 weekends without hunger!

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💙 The Heart of Food4Kids Muskoka: Our Volunteers

One of the greatest gifts of this work is the relationships we’ve built with the incredible people who give their time to make a difference. Volunteers like Wendy and Monica have become more than just helping hands—they are part of the Food4Kids Muskoka family.

Through picking, packing, and delivering food, they have not only helped ensure kids in our community have the nourishment they need but have also shared their kindness, laughter, and generosity with us. Their dedication is a reminder that this work isn’t just about food—it’s about connection, care, and community.

We are so grateful for Wendy, Monica, and every volunteer who has become part of this journey. 💙

#Grateful #Food4KidsMuskoka #Food4Kids #WeekendsWithoutHunger #MuskokaCharity

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💙 The Heart of Food4Kids Muskoka: Our Volunteers One of the greatest gifts of this work is the relationships we’ve built with the incredible people who give their time to make a difference. Volunteers like Wendy and Monica have become more than just helping hands—they are part of the Food4Kids Muskoka family. Through picking, packing, and delivering food, they have not only helped ensure kids in our community have the nourishment they need but have also shared their kindness, laughter, and generosity with us. Their dedication is a reminder that this work isn’t just about food—it’s about connection, care, and community. We are so grateful for Wendy, Monica, and every volunteer who has become part of this journey. 💙 #Grateful #Food4KidsMuskoka #Food4Kids #WeekendsWithoutHunger #MuskokaCharity

One of the best things about working with Sarah Thatcher is that she reminds us: Charities can be FUN 🤩

Yes, we do serious work and tackle big challenges but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring joy, laughter and energy into everything we do.

Whether it’s organizing an exciting event, celebrating a big milestone or just sharing a moment of gratitude with our incredible supporters, Sarah makes sure that kindness and community go hand in hand with FUN!

When people enjoy giving back, they want to do it again and that is how we build a stronger, more connected Muskoka!

#food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger #muskokacharity @sarahkathrynthatcher

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One of the best things about working with Sarah Thatcher is that she reminds us: Charities can be FUN 🤩 Yes, we do serious work and tackle big challenges but that doesn’t mean we can’t bring joy, laughter and energy into everything we do. Whether it’s organizing an exciting event, celebrating a big milestone or just sharing a moment of gratitude with our incredible supporters, Sarah makes sure that kindness and community go hand in hand with FUN! When people enjoy giving back, they want to do it again and that is how we build a stronger, more connected Muskoka! #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger #muskokacharity @sarahkathrynthatcher

KID HEROES live here and today we’d love for you to meet Auston!!

Last week, Auston celebrated his 6th birthday and requested donations instead of gifts 🥹 With his request, his friends all showed up with a contribution that allowed us to buy a huge amount of snacks for kids in our program.

Over $400 worth!!!!! 🥹 🤩

We invited Auston in today to take a photo with all of the amazing food products that would be going home to the 310 kids in our Weekends Without Hunger program!

Thank you, Auston, for your big heart and huge contribution to your community!!!!

#kidhero #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger @miss_jamielee_g

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KID HEROES live here and today we’d love for you to meet Auston!! Last week, Auston celebrated his 6th birthday and requested donations instead of gifts 🥹 With his request, his friends all showed up with a contribution that allowed us to buy a huge amount of snacks for kids in our program. Over $400 worth!!!!! 🥹 🤩 We invited Auston in today to take a photo with all of the amazing food products that would be going home to the 310 kids in our Weekends Without Hunger program! Thank you, Auston, for your big heart and huge contribution to your community!!!! #kidhero #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger @miss_jamielee_g

If you haven’t heard of Lil Ember, you’re going to hear about him right now!! MEET THOMAS!! 🤩

This absolute STAR is an 11 year old entrepreneur with a huge heart. During the Christmas season, Thomas created these amazing fire starters and sold them at markets. To create a product is one thing, but to show up in person and promote your product is another.

Thomas had some fantastic success and decided to donate proceeds to our Weekends Without Hunger program, LIKE AN ANGEL!

We are so GRATEFUL for you, Lil Ember, and the fantastic way you show up for kids in your community. Super proud to celebrate the next leaders of our community!

#lilember #kidentrepreneur #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger

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If you haven’t heard of Lil Ember, you’re going to hear about him right now!! MEET THOMAS!! 🤩 This absolute STAR is an 11 year old entrepreneur with a huge heart. During the Christmas season, Thomas created these amazing fire starters and sold them at markets. To create a product is one thing, but to show up in person and promote your product is another. Thomas had some fantastic success and decided to donate proceeds to our Weekends Without Hunger program, LIKE AN ANGEL! We are so GRATEFUL for you, Lil Ember, and the fantastic way you show up for kids in your community. Super proud to celebrate the next leaders of our community! #lilember #kidentrepreneur #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger

When asked why she chose to be Board Chair, @michellewattspetterson (as per usual) choked up as she explained:

“I am incredibly proud to serve as Chair of the board of Food4Kids Muskoka because every decision we make directly impacts a child’s ability to learn, grow and thrive - no child should have to face hunger. Each week this team and community rally to ensure bags of food are delivered directly into the backpacks of these kids and each Saturday morning I envision them enjoying their breakfast when otherwise there may not have been one.” 🥹

We are so fortunate to have the most incredible people on our Board of Directors and thank them all for their time and dedication!

#food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger #muskokacharity #boardofdirectors

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When asked why she chose to be Board Chair, @michellewattspetterson (as per usual) choked up as she explained: “I am incredibly proud to serve as Chair of the board of Food4Kids Muskoka because every decision we make directly impacts a child’s ability to learn, grow and thrive - no child should have to face hunger. Each week this team and community rally to ensure bags of food are delivered directly into the backpacks of these kids and each Saturday morning I envision them enjoying their breakfast when otherwise there may not have been one.” 🥹 We are so fortunate to have the most incredible people on our Board of Directors and thank them all for their time and dedication! #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger #muskokacharity #boardofdirectors

We ❤️LOVE❤️ our friends from our local Winners location who held their own holiday fundraiser and presented us with an envelope that would support@our Weekends Without Hunger program!!

Thank you, Michelle and Dustin (pictured here) and to the rest of their amazing Winners team!!

#welovelocal #winners #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger

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We ❤️LOVE❤️ our friends from our local Winners location who held their own holiday fundraiser and presented us with an envelope that would support@our Weekends Without Hunger program!! Thank you, Michelle and Dustin (pictured here) and to the rest of their amazing Winners team!! #welovelocal #winners #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger

Did you know that each week we provide nutritious food bags for over 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ children right here in Muskoka?

With your support we have been able to scale@our operations 4000% in the first 18 months, creating brighter weekends for kids in our community.

Here’s to another fantastic week! 🍎

#food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger #muskokacharity

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Did you know that each week we provide nutritious food bags for over 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ children right here in Muskoka? With your support we have been able to scale@our operations 4000% in the first 18 months, creating brighter weekends for kids in our community. Here’s to another fantastic week! 🍎 #food4kids #food4kidsmuskoka #weekendswithouthunger #muskokacharity

TESTIMONIALS

"We were homeless. I called Food4Kids. They helped us immediately with food."

"I never thought our family would depend on others for food.

With a medical problem, I had no choice but to quit work. As a single parent raising 2 great kids, there is barely enough money for rent, little money for food and absolutely no money for extras. When the school asked if I would like to involve my kids in the Food4Kids program, all I could do was cry.

Knowing my children have food brings comfort. The fresh fruits, soups and healthy snacks are appreciated. Thank you for this service. The volunteers at Food4Kids are angels."

— Parent
"I grew up in a family where you take care of your own.

After my marriage broke up, I had $50 for food for me and my two kids. I would not go to the food bank because I worked when they were open. We just survived.

Then the school let me know about Food4Kids.

My kids are happier, miss less school and are not sick all the time. It is fun when they come home from school on Friday so excited about what food they will have. Parents like me need this help."

— Parent

TESTIMONIALS

"We were homeless. I called Food4Kids. They helped us immediately with food."

"I never thought our family would depend on others for food.

With a medical problem, I had no choice but to quit work. As a single parent raising 2 great kids, there is barely enough money for rent, little money for food and absolutely no money for extras. When the school asked if I would like to involve my kids in the Food4Kids program, all I could do was cry.

Knowing my children have food brings comfort. The fresh fruits, soups and healthy snacks are appreciated. Thank you for this service. The volunteers at Food4Kids are angels."

— Parent
"I grew up in a family where you take care of your own.

After my marriage broke up, I had $50 for food for me and my two kids. I would not go to the food bank because I worked when they were open. We just survived.

Then the school let me know about Food4Kids.

My kids are happier, miss less school and are not sick all the time. It is fun when they come home from school on Friday so excited about what food they will have. Parents like me need this help."

— Parent

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