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Westboro Region Food Bank | Westboro Youth Centre | New-To-You-Shop | Other Organizations we Support
What is GranAid?
GranAid was begun by six grandmothers at All Saints' to support grandmothers and aunties raising children orphaned by AIDS. GranAid supports children through Fikelela in Cape Town, South Africa. All the funds we raise are sent to South Africa, where the food and clothing needed are purchased, thus benefitting the economy in the region.
Our support is a partnership with Fikelela: They provide the children and grannies caring for them with emotional support. We provide funds so that the children can stay in school.
How Can I Help?
By donating:
 $239.00 will support a child in the primary grades for a whole year and $259.00 will support a high school student for a year
Even smaller gifts can help. School uniforms cost $39.00 each. Ten dollars will purchase a school jersey for the winter, school supplies for one month, or a one- month supply of food.
Donations can by made through the church office. Income tax receipts are available for gifts over $10.00. Cards are available if the donation is a gift.
By buying grocery cards
We are selling pre-paid grocery cards that can be redeemed at Loblaws, SuperStores, Independent Grocers, or No Frills stores for the equivalent cost of the card.
By joining GranAid
The original GranAid group has expanded and we welcome new members, whether or not they are grandmothers. We hold several fundraising events throughout the year.
How can I find out more?
Send an e-mail to GranAid@allsaintswestboro.com
In conjunction with the Westboro Region Foodbank and Carlington Community and Health Services, the Baby Cupboard provides assistance to young families. Items of need include clothing especially for babies, baby products and diapers. Cash donations are also helpful. Cheques payable to All Saints' Westboro (write 'For the Baby Cupboard' on the memo line please).
All Saints' Westboro operates the Westboro Region Food Bank, which provides food to to people in need who live in the area bounded by the Ottawa River, Island Park Drive, Dovercourt Avenue and Broadview Avenue. We are a member agency of the Ottawa Food Bank.
This ministry is supported by donations of food, money and time from parishioners of All Saints' and neighbouring churches as well as local businesses.
How can I help?
Donations of non-perishable food such as peanut butter, canned meat or fish, baked beans, canned fruit and vegetables, juice or pasta can be dropped off at the church. Donations of money are used to purchase meat, bread, and milk for children. For information about the Westboro Region Food Bank, please contact the Coordinator through the Church office.
Using the Food Bank
The food bank is located just inside the Madison Avenue entrance at the back of the church. Food packages can be picked up at the following times:
Monday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The food bank is closed on statutory holidays.
Staff smile to see the shelves filled with donations from
Curves members. (read article in scroll box below)
Since 1997, we have been operating the Westboro Youth Centre, a sports and activity programme for local youth aged 10 to 17. The program consists of a recreation night every Friday from 6:30 to 10:00 pm.
The Westboro Youth Centre has been generously supported by Moe's Newport Restaurant.
The New-to-You Shop sells gently used clothing and household items donated by parishioners and residents of Westboro. The shop is not able to accept electrical appliances or furniture.
The shop is open from September to June on:
Wednesdays, from 10:30am to 2:30pm
Saturdays, from 12:00pm to 2:30pm
ASW also supports other social justice initiatives including:
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