True Stories
Loretta’s Story
My name is Loretta Weaver, and I want to share my pride in Project SHARE, because they have been an incredible resource in my life. I am a Mother of two young girls, and had been an Educational Assistant for 10 years with District School Board of Niagara. I was always...
Karen’s Story
Karen came to Project SHARE after leaving a volatile marriage and becoming a single mom. Her past standard of living was comfortable so she had never considered coming to a food bank. Karen’s boys love hockey and she could no longer afford the registration. She heard...
Jane’s Story
Jane came to Project SHARE 6 years ago through a referral from the YWCA. She had recently relocated to Niagara after fleeing from domestic violence in the Toronto area. She was in the process of leaving their shelter and transitioning to subsidized housing when she...
Brenda & Eddie
Brenda & her husband Eddie have been clients of Project SHARE for the past year after relocating to Niagara. “Project SHARE has been a tremendous blessing” explained a grateful Brenda. Eddie is on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) for health conditions...
PJ’s Story
To say Patrick Colley is grateful for the help he receives from Project SHARE is an understatement. “PJ” as he instructed me to call him, must have thanked me at least 20 times in the hour I spent hearing his story of the impact Project SHARE has had on his life. PJ...
Linda Turner
Linda Turner has a hard time coming to Project SHARE. “I feel really guilty” she explained. “The thought of taking food from someone else, especially children, breaks me. There are a lot of people worse off than I am”. Linda first came to Project SHARE 20 years ago...
Backyard Garden Program Feeds Family
Ron and Sara Hamill’s backyard has become a garden; so much so that it is difficult for Ron to get the lawn mower in to cut the small amount of grass left in the yard. Their garden has significantly grown in size since they moved into their house three years ago, and...
Daniel Collee
Daniel Collee and his son Patrick Collee-Simbuluck have been clients of Project SHARE for the past three years. “We don’t come all the time, just when we need to” explained Daniel. Both he and his son are on the Ontario Disability Support Program for health conditions...