Harrow Community Pantry Provides Hope and Resources to Its Community

The Harrow Community Pantry is a food and essentials resource for people across Windsor-Essex. The pantry offers non-perishable goods as well as a variety of fresh produce, milk, bread, eggs, etc. It costs about $1,000 per week to keep the pantry stocked. The pantry is funded through contributions from community members and organizations.

It operates in a drive-thru style. People drive up and are given a list. They check off what they need. Volunteers fill bags with goods, and place them in their trunk.

The pantry is open every single day for one hour (7 p.m. – 8 p.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. on weekends). Donations can be made during these times as well.

We have already seen a significant increase in need in 2022. Usage of the pantry has increased by about 40% this year. Grocery prices have been rising, which has been a challenge.

Monetary donations can be e-transferred to info@projecthopewindsoressex.com

Cheques can be made out to Project HOPE Windsor Essex, and mailed to PO Box 1271, Harrow, Ontario, NOR 1G0.

Cash can be dropped off during the pantry’s open hours.

Goods we are in need of include:

* canned chicken, canned tuna, canned fruit, canned vegetables

* Hamburger Helper, instant rice, Sidekicks, boxed potatoes

* boxes of crackers, cereal, pasta sauce, peanut butter

* cooking oil, small packages of flour and sugar

* shampoo, men’s and women’s deodorant, tampons, baby wipes

* toilet paper, kleenex, laundry detergent, dish soap

Goods we do not currently need include:

* dry pasta and soups