The Salvation Army in Fort Frances is a nationally accredited food bank.
The designation comes from Food Banks Canada, through its Standards of Excellence initiative.
The program was established in 2024, creating certain standards for food banks.
Auxiliary Captain Arthur Heathcote says being accredited ensures the highest health and safety standards are being met for the benefit of their clients.
“Food Banks Canada accreditation for the Salvation Army Food Bank in Fort Frances is tangible evidence that we take food security very seriously,” says Healthcote.
“Feeding the hungry is not only our biblical mandate (Isaiah 58: 6-7), but it takes a community working together to make this happen. Our corporate and individual community regularly support our food bank by donating food and financial donations. Accreditation is our way of valuing their commitment.”
The accreditation process was initiated in 2024, with all food bank operators required to comply by the end of March, a deadline that was later extended due to the details required.
Heathcote says they were able to submit their necessary documents within the initial deadline.
The Food Banks Canada National Standards set standards in areas such as client service, operations and safe food handling.
