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Local Love Week

United Way Oxford’s Local Love Week: Feeding Kids and Building Connections
Friday, February 14 – Friday, February 21, 2025

As a response to the increasing food insecurity we are seeing in our community, United Way Oxford has chosen to focus our 3rd Annual Local Love Week efforts on supporting feeding kids in our community. Food Bank usage in Ontario has seen double-digit percentage increases in visits, with 1 in 3 Canadian children at risk of going hungry every day. Funding for the Ontario Student Nutrition Program helps reduce school expenses while supporting essential health and educational initiatives for children in Oxford County.

The school snack program not only ensures students receive the nutrition they need to stay focused and thrive academically, but it also plays a crucial role in strengthening bonds among students and building relationships with local volunteers. The Ontario Student Nutrition Program also introduces students to new foods they may not have at home, broadening their experiences and encouraging healthy eating habits. From Friday, February 14th to Friday, February 21st, all online donations made through our Local Love Week page, as well as donations collected at the office and through workplace & organization drives, will go toward supporting Feeding Kids and Building Connections.

Our Local Love Week partners at Adams Building Supply are committed to fostering connections with the community and have generously provided a match incentive, doubling the impact of donations of any amount that are received throughout the week, through unitedwayoxford.ca/local-love-week or at the office, up to $5,000. Whether giving online or in person, every contribution helps ensure that no student goes hungry and that families feel supported.

Jamie Adams, President, Adams Building Supply Limited, “at Adams Building Supply, we believe in the power of community and the impact that Local Love can have – and that is why we are proud to support United Way’s Local Love Week. Every child deserves access to nutritious meals to fuel their day and help them thrive, but we know that families face challenges in this economy. That is where we can all make a difference – together.”

Every publicly funded school in Oxford County is currently running a student nutrition program, and you can help ensure they have the funding they need to provide those snacks to our local students! Every donation, no matter the amount, will have an incredible impact at a school in your community.

Additional information about United Way Oxford’s Local Love week can be found at unitedwayoxford.ca/local-love-week or by calling (519) 539-3851 ext. 314.

Thank you for helping make our Local Love week a week full of love, kindness, support, and giving back.

 

 

 

Nancy and Michelle are Ontario Student Nutrition Program volunteers in Woodstock.

They spend time in their school each day connecting with students and providing healthy snacks – and whenever there is a need, lunches and other meals.

Once a month, they host a Special Snack Day.

Michelle, “my why is because I care, because if everybody is fed, it makes it a better learning environment for everybody”

Nancy, “some of the students are overjoyed and start hugging you because it might be the only meal they eat that day instead of just snacks. It’s definitely been worth it”

Let’s raise a glass to Local Love, thanks to our amazing partners at Upper Thames Brewing Company! They’ve brewed up their signature Local Love Beer once again, and for every can sold, they’re donating $0.50, plus $1 from every pint poured. You can grab a can directly at Upper Thames, or enjoy a pint at Brickhouse Brew Pub—while supplies last! It’s a great way to support local and enjoy a delicious brew.
Drink up and make a difference this Local Love Week!

 

Learn more about Oxford’s Ontario Student Nutrition Program