We are super excited to announce we will be offering two more sessions of our popular kids cooking program. And this summer, we’ll be taking food from garden to table. Starting June 30, the 5-week cooking class teaches healthy eating on a budget, and focuses on...
The Harold E. Ballard Foundation donated $50,000 to the Agapè Centre’s “Within These Walls” Building Campaign to help with the purchase of a new HVAC system. The not-for-profit foundation’s mission to address social problems at their roots and to make a difference for...
“Friendly fines” at Cornwall’s Wastewater Treatment Plant helped create a culture of respect – and a pretty sizeable donation for the Agape Centre. Officials involved in the $57.5-million upgrade to the wastewater infrastructure, which was completed in November 2014...
Thank you to Hoople Creek, Transition Cornwall + and Bill and Karen Carriere for donating these beautiful vegetable plants! We've added them to our garden, and gave some away through the food bank, and to gardeners who will harvest the food at home for the Agape...
In just 3 days, residents of the apartment building collected 92 items for the Agapè Centre’s food bank. The initiative was spearheaded by Vicky Farthing, who volunteers weekly at the centre providing help with administrative tasks. On May 7, she tried her hand at...
Summer Student Job Position: Cooking Class and Gardening Coordinator Responsibilities: Delivery of our Curious Chefs program Delivery of our Around the Table program Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to establish and maintain the garden in conjunction with the...
The Agapè Centre is hosting an information session for farmers about Ontario’s new Community Food Program Donation Tax Credit. The Local Food Act, passed in November of 2013 allows food banks and community meal programs, like the Agape Centre, to give Ontario farmers...
By: Jillian Hendry The following is a first hand account of the experience of Jillian Hendry, a placement student from St. Lawrence College who spent 2 days a week over the last few months with us. As a 3rd year student in the Business Administration program at St....
The Agapé Centre’s Lunch Money Day held Thursday March 26th was a resounding success. The event featured more than a dozen local workplaces pledging to bring their lunch from home and donating their usual lunch money. Some even used it as a chance to connect with...
Planning on growing a garden this spring? You can help the Agape Centre give people in need healthy, fresh produce by joining the Plant a Row - Grow a Row program. This food sharing initiative encourages local gardeners to devote space in their personal gardens for...
