Ep128: Alex Boyd (Fredericton's Greener Village) Rising Food Bank Needs and Community Support

Ep128 w/ Alex Boyd of Greener Village (F'ton Food Bank) and special guest Jason McCaw - 11th Annual Oromocto Turkey Drive. Discover how Greener Village is reshaping the landscape of food aid during the holiday season with innovative solutions. Our guest, Alex Boyd, takes us through the journey of transforming their food bank operations with a drive-thru model that champions privacy, comfort, and efficiency for those in need. We promise to unravel the complexities of rising demands and changing demographics, including a 131% increase in need from 2021 to 2024, while challenging the misconceptions about food bank users and advocating for accessible, stigma-free services.Listeners will gain insight into the multifaceted support systems at Greener Village, from monthly food assistance to specialized holiday hampers catering to diverse dietary needs. Alex highlights the collaborative spirit among organizations, working together to provide credit counseling and other essential services to help individuals regain financial stability. We share stories of community-driven initiatives like Jason's annual turkey drive, emphasizing the incredible power of local solidarity and generosity, especially in challenging times.As we conclude, uncover the exciting developments at Greener Village, including their ambitious $8 million capital campaign to establish Canada’s first perishable food rescue center, significantly reducing waste and enhancing food distribution quality. Hear about inspiring campaigns like "Make the Season Kind" and David Miles' heartwarming "Singing for Supper" concert series, all contributing to the fight against food insecurity. Join us in this heartfelt discussion as we explore the ongoing commitment to ensure everyone has access to nutritious food and how you can be a part of this impactful journey.THE CARR BROTHERS SHOW:A discussion of current events by brothers Jeff, Jack and Jody from New Brunswick, Canada. They have 35 years of combined service in elected provincial politics.-Jeff was the Member of the Legislative Assembly for New Maryland-Sunbury and former Environment and Local Government Minister and former Minister of Transportation since 2014.-Jack is a former MLA, reporter, comms director and currently CEO/Team Lead of the Jack Carr Real Estate Team.-Jody is a lawyer and was elected for 19 years and is former minister of the departments of Education, Post-Secondary Education, Labour, Immigration.Also, broadcasted every Thursday night on CHCO-TV, facebook and Youtube.Plus your favourite podcast provider.JACK: https://www.JACKCARR.comJEFF: https://legnb.ca/en/members/current/3...JODY:  https://www.fb.com/jodycarrlawofficeCHCO-TV: https://chco.tvYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thecarrbrothersshowFB: https://www.fb.com/thecarrbrothers