The Shepherd’s Cupboard Foodbank has been serving the Shelburne area for almost 30 years. Born out of the faith convictions of area churches and with the generous support of people from the local area, a team of 40 volunteers and board members have endeavored to keep the doors open and the food shelves stocked, a feat that is increasingly more difficult as numbers of users continue to rise.. .

First Line for Syria is a small non-profit group of neighbours, all volunteers, who mostly live on the First Line of Mono in Ontario . In the fall of 2015 they decided to officially launch a campaign to sponsor a Syrian refugee family. The family arrived in February of 2016 and they have now integrated into Canadian society while we celebrate their many successes:

Rural Response is an initiative of Family Transition Place in Orangeville. It provides safety, support and hope for women living in rural areas by reducing barriers to service in the communities of north Dufferin. The Rural Response Program can offer transportation, home visits, child care, and access to after-hours service as some of the ways it helps women living in isolated ways who require assistance.

Souphaus opened their loving embrace to the Shelburne community three years ago this coming November. Soyhala Smith is the head chef and along with Josh Oatman and their many devoted volunteers, they serve nutritious, complimentary dinners for whomever would enjoy an evening out. Thick soups, delicious appetizers, fresh bread or scones, and yummy deserts are all to be enjoyed.

The Shelburne Farmer’s Market assembles its venders right outside Trinity United Church on First Avenue West every Thursday from 3 – 7 rain or shine. Local farmers offer up fresh, seasonal produce, local artisans show off their crafts, and bakers temp all passers by with their delicious pies, breads and pasteries. It is a wonderful place to scoop up the best the area has to offer in produce. . .

The Goal for this group is to help build support for LGBTQ youth (ages 13-23), to decrease the isolation that some youth may face. It can be scary for a youth to realize that they are gay / queer and feel that they do not have the support of their family and/or close friends. This can make people feel very alone and can be very isolating for folks.LGBTQ Youth Community of Shelburne creates a space where youth can feel safe and supported.

Meals on Wheels is a program, run by the County of Dufferin Community Support Services, where volunteers deliver hot meals to seniors living in their own home. In Shelburne, the meals are prepared at the Dufferin Oaks kitchen and are delivered three times a week by Service Club members or community groups.