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Lake Country is considering options for a new food bank facility.
Currently the Lake Country Food Assistance Society operates the food bank program out of the location that is part of the old Winfield School, which also houses the Boys and Girls Club activities.
A Joint Feasibility Study is being undertaken collaboratively by the District of Lake Country, Rotary Club of Lake Country, and the Lake Country Food Assistance Society for the food bank program.
The Rotary Club of Lake Country is spearheading the drive to raise funds to construct the facility and members of the club have researched available locations in the community over the last three years. They then partnered with the District of Lake Country to engage Architect Bruce Carscadden to develop preliminary options based on the criteria provided and feedback from stakeholders.
A site adjacent to the Arena and Seniors’ Centre has been proposed.
Steve Schaffrick, Director of Community & Customer Services, says council has raised the idea of partnering together for some time, as a way to better serve the needs of Lake Country residents who access the local food bank.
“Once feedback from stakeholders is received on the concept, a preferred option will be presented to Council for a decision on how best to proceed.”
The following features are being looked at:
- adequate parking space for clients and staff, and vehicle access to warehouse
- accessible client reception waiting area and interview room
- Fresh produce counter with client access
- accessible washrooms
- food hamper assembly area (no client access)
- food product sorting area in warehouse
- walk-in cold storage space
- staff kitchen including stove, fridge, microwave, sink, dishwasher and storage space\
- administration office
A neighbourhood information session to gather input on the Joint Feasibility Study preliminary concepts will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm, in the Winfield Room at the District office at 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road.