A local charity focused on the well-being of Black women and youth in Sudbury is opening a food and clothing bank.
The Afro Women and Youth Foundation (AWYF) is a non-profit organization providing leadership, empowerment and mentorship programs for Black women and youth.
This year, with the support of Sudbury Credit Union, the foundation was able to bring holiday food baskets to 20 Black newcomer women in Sudbury.
In a release, executive director Adebola Adefioye said the move is in response to expressions of need.
“Our clothing and food bank program was created to respond to the needs of Black newcomers in our community,” she said. “We are now accepting donations of non-perishable food items, new or gently used clothes, winter jackets, shoes, winter boots, hygiene products, etc.”
Donations may be dropped off Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the AWYF community centre, located at 1191 Lansing Ave. Items can be picked up, by appointment only, on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information, you can email [email protected] or call Adefioye at 905-955-8667.
