Canada Foodgrains Bank
At this week's meeting we heard from Henry Reinders, Ontario Regional Representative, Canada Foodgrains Bank.
- The organization is celebrating its 40th anniversary
- It is a partnership of 15 church and church-based agencies representing nearly 30 Christian denominations and more than 12,000 individual congregations across Canada
- The mission: Working to end global hunger
- It began in the 1970s when the Mennonite Central Committee began shipping surplus grain overseas. The Canadian government got involved, and in 1983 the 15 member organizations came together.
- Initially CFB shipped grain overseas to Africa; now it buys grain locally or in neighboring countries, creating a market for farmers and jobs.
Adventure in Citizenship in Ottawa
Celia Ciufo was selected to attend the Adventure in Citizenship program in Ottawa this year. Celia gave a lively presentation about the event, saying she was very grateful for the “amazing opportunity” and benefited from interesting new perspectives.Among the activities were visits to Parliament, the Canadian War Museum, and the Canadian History Museum, and attendance at a citizenship ceremony.