A New Year with the promise of Hope
As we enter 2025, our team at Village of Hope Niagara reflects on the challenges many in our community continue to face. This past year has highlighted the ongoing struggle of our neighbours dealing with food insecurity, and we remain committed to supporting them in meaningful ways.
While the road ahead may still have its difficulties, we are hopeful about the impact we can make together. Our focus this year is on expanding our programs and reaching more families who rely on our services. We believe that with compassion and collaboration, we can help ensure that everyone has access to the food and resources they need.
Let’s stand together in this new year, working to create a stronger community where no one goes hungry. Here’s to a year of resilience and support for those who need it most.
It takes a Village... serving our community of Lincoln!
If you are able, please share. Funds donations of any amount can be made safely and conveniently online at our secure site villageofhopeniagara.org/donate — We gratefully accept cheques also, made payable to Village of Hope Niagara, 2540 South Service Road, Lincoln, Ontario L0R 1S0. In person donations can also be made with debit or credit. Tax receipts are issued for all financial donations.
Where there is need, here there is hope. We offer our commitment of Hope to our community with services of Food Bank, Empowerment and Assistance Programs, and Thrift Store at Village of Hope Niagara - 2540 South Service Road (at 15th St), Lincoln – Telephone 905-562-3113
Village of Hope Niagara has been assisting our neighbours in need through programs of empowerment and assistance, food bank, thrift store, and community garden, since 2008.
We offer resources and direction to those of our community who need a handup in their time of difficulty. Our focus is on the alleviation of food insecurity.
Our registered community of participants benefiting from our programs of empowerment and assistance now exceeds 2000 Lincoln residents monthly, throughout the year.
We welcome your interest and support.
Village of Hope Niagara non-profit charity works in Lincoln (Beamsville, Jordan, Vineland, Campden, and area) Niagara Region of Ontario Canada. Our food bank, thrift store, and programs of support alleviate food insecurity, support shelter stability, and more – lending a handup to our neighbours in need in the community, since 2008. Charitable Registration Number 835825399RR0001 – Receipts are issued for tax-deductible donations.
The 200dollars.ca initiative is a non-partisan project encouraging Ontarians to donate the $200 you'll be receiving from the *Ontario Government to support organizations making a real difference in our communities. You make your contribution directly to Village of Hope Niagara, through our donation platform villageofhopeniagara.org. You can pledge your donation and learn more about this project here https://200dollars.ca/
This year, we’re inviting you to help Be The Difference by donating your $200 to Village of Hope Niagara. Your donation will help provide our essential services to our neighbours in Lincoln throughout the year.
It takes a Village... serving our community of Lincoln!
Donate your $200 to us today through https://villageofhopeniagara.org or Pledge to Village of Hope Niagara https://200dollars.ca/pledge-your-donation/
*https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005241/ontario-providing-taxpayers-with-200-rebate
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We are community/donor-supported, volunteer-centred, proudly local, and a nationally recognized organization with Charitable Registration Number 835825399RR0001 – Receipts are issued for tax-deductible donations.
Mark Your Calendars for this year's Village of Hope Niagara "Easter Egg Hunt" Sponsored by The Lynn Fee Team. This year's Event has moved to Grimsby's Centennial Park at 108 Main Street E. (See MAP https://w3w.co/families.mirror.admissions to accommodate more comfortably the growing numbers of families who attend each year. The date of the Event is Friday April 18 from 1:00PM – but arrive early to not miss out on any of the afternoon's happenings.
Admission is by a CASH donation to Village of Hope Niagara at the gate.
Over 20000 eggs, Amazing Prizes and Surprises, BBQ foods
For more information call 905 562 3113
It takes a Village . . . serving our community of Lincoln!
Village of Hope Niagara's Education Assistance Program is Open Now for Lincoln post-secondary students - Up to 5 bursaries are available of up to $750
A past Bursary recipient says thank you. "I thank Village of Hope Niagara so much for helping me be able to continue my education. I had three general education courses that made it seem I was never going to get my diploma due to the cost, and they made it possible for me. Thank you."
Are you attending #PostSecondarySchool this Fall? Do you need extra support for text books, food, transportation, etc.? Fill out the Village of Hope Niagara application.
Village of Hope Niagara will select eligible Lincoln student recipients for our Post-Secondary bursary program. The bursary will provide up to 5 students with up to $750 each for assistance with their books, tuition costs and more. Our thanks to all of our donors who make this, and all of our programs possible. You make our community a Village of Hope... more than just a food bank.
Application Deadline is 14 March 2025 We will then assess requests, determine the need, and notify all applicants by end of 30 March 2025 Any questions, contact joe@villageofhopeniagara.org or 905-562-3113
“ Today I registered at Village of Hope Niagara for Christmas. Never asked for help before but with 3 kids under age 8, I was already feeling depleted and depressed. Thank you Village of Hope Niagara for giving me Hope and for caring about our family ”
Tickets are SOLD OUT. Now $88,000 estimated combined Grand Prize. Wow! Our next drawing of Catch The Ace at Village of Hope Niagara is Thursday, February 6. Where is that Ace of Spades? The elusive ACE remains to be found, but each week draws closer to a reveal. Tickets are SOLD OUT for Week 49 of Village of Hope Niagara's Catch The ACE Draw Date Thursday, February 6, with a combined jackpot prize estimated at over $88,000.
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Village of Hope Niagara
with new hours:
Food Bank - Mon - Fri 10AM to 3PM
CLOSED SAT. - SUN.
Thrift Store Mon. - Wed. 10AM - 4PM; Thurs. 10AM - 7PM;
Fri. & Sat. 10AM - 4PM; CLOSED SUN.
“After sleeping in my car for 2 months, Village of Hope Niagara and Cheryl found me a place to call home. Village of Hope Niagara provided all the furniture, dishes, bedding, so much more. I'm still overwhelmed by all of your support and for giving my family a home and covering 2 months rent to get us in our feet.”
Where there is need, here there is Hope.
We offer our commitment to our community with services of Food Bank, Empowerment and Assistance Programs, and Thrift Store at Village of Hope Niagara - 2540 South Service Road (at 15th St), Lincoln, ON L0R 1S0 Telephone 905-562-3113
What3Words MAP - w3w.co/steep.assign.typewriter
Hours
Food Bank - Mon. - Fri. 10AM to 3PM
CLOSED SAT. SUN.
Thrift Store Mon. - Wed. 10AM - 4PM; Thurs. 10AM - 7PM;
Fri. & Sat. 10AM - 4PM; CLOSED SUN.
We are community/donor-supported, volunteer-centred, proudly local, and a nationally recognized organization with Charitable Registration Number 835825399RR0001 – Receipts are issued for tax-deductible donations.
“I registered today at Village of Hope Niagara. I had no money, hydro disconnected, went with so much hesitation and embarrassment. I spent over an hour there, VoHN reconnected my hydro, help me plan a budget and filled my fridge with food. My 3 children received all new knapsacks and supplies. Words don't even begin to say Thank You. As a resident in Beamsville for over 22 years, it's nice to know we have somewhere to turn when we need it most.”
Two years in a row. Thank you.
It takes a Village... Thank You. 20th Annual Niagara This Week READERS’ SELECTION AWARDS Announced June 24 2024!
With heartfelt gratitude to our community of support in Grimsby-Lincoln, Village of Hope Niagara have been notified of our having been recognized through voting in the community, in the Niagara This Week 2024 Reader's Choice Awards with our repeat win Diamond Award 1st Place – Favourite Non-Profit/Foundation - Niagara This Week/Grimsby-Lincoln – The Official Announcement was made June 24 2024 niagarathisweek.com/readerschoice-grimsby/lincoln
Thank you to everyone in our community who supports Village of Hope Niagara. We share our appreciation of this award, recognizing our service to the community, with you.
Our volunteers, donors and neighbours in need are the heart of all that we do.
We're committed to continue our mission of alleviating food insecurity, with dedication and our continued passion to assist all those in our community who need.
Thank you once again for this wonderful recognition. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact, and contribute to our community.
“Thank you to everyone at Village of Hope Niagara. As a Dad of 3 young children, with a loving wife, it was devastating to walk into your charity and admit we hadn't eaten anything for over a day. I hardly got the words out and volunteers were taking us to the food room. We went from feeling like failures, deflated, to having hope that someone cares.”
Make It Monthly - You can make a very large impact in our community with a small monthly donation, and our page makes that very simple…
When made monthly, 50 cents a day, a dollar a day or what you're able to donate, sustains our programs and enables us to assist Lincoln families through difficult times. We're the bridge that keeps their lights on, keeps them in their shelter, and with food in their fridge. Join our High Hopes club as a monthly donor, and help us help our neighbours.
We are community/donor-supported, volunteer-centred, proudly local, and a nationally recognized organization with Charitable Registration Number 835825399RR0001 – Receipts are issued for tax-deductible donations.
“Village of Hope Niagara brought smiles, laughter and full bellies to our home. Over the top programs that truly made me feel stronger and moved me to try harder. Thank you to everyone at Village of Hope Niagara. Our Town is better only because your charity is here.”
“Village of Hope Niagara brought smiles, laughter and full bellies to our home. Over the top programs that truly made me feel stronger and moved me to try harder. Thank you to everyone at Village of Hope Niagara. Our Town is better only because your charity is here.”
We’re here... in Hope
We offer our commitment to our community with services of Food Bank, Empowerment and Assistance Programs, and Thrift Store at Village of Hope Niagara - 2540 South Service Road (at 15th St), Lincoln, ON L0R 1S0 Telephone 905-562-3113
What3Words MAP - w3w.co/steep.assign.typewriter
Hours
Food Bank - Mon. - Fri. 10AM to 3PM
CLOSED SAT. SUN.
Thrift Store Mon. - Wed. 10AM - 4PM; Thurs. 10AM - 7PM;
Fri. & Sat. 10AM - 4PM; CLOSED SUN.
We are community/donor-supported, volunteer-centred, proudly local, and a nationally recognized organization with Charitable Registration Number 835825399RR0001 – Receipts are issued for tax-deductible donations.
“No words can express how thankful I am as a single Mom in Vineland with 3 small children to have the support of Village of Hope. Many days I worried about putting food on the table for my kids. Village of Hope provides us with a food delivery every 2 weeks including fresh. Thank you so so much.”
“Thank you Village of Hope Niagara, for taking the time to come to my house and deliver food to Beamsville. With 3 young children, no car, and husband gone, I felt so deflated till I called you. So so thankful our community has Village of Hope Niagara.”
About our Village of Hope Niagara
Village of Hope Niagara has been assisting our neighbours in need through programs of empowerment and assistance, food bank, thrift store, and community garden, since 2008.
We offer resources and direction to those of our community who need a handup in their time of difficulty. Our focus is on the alleviation of food insecurity.
Our registered community of participants benefiting from our programs of empowerment and assistance now exceeds 2000 Lincoln residents monthly, throughout the year.
We welcome your interest and support.
Please address Cheque donations payable to Village of Hope Niagara or online at Donate
We are community/donor-supported, volunteer-centred, proudly local, and a nationally recognized organization with Charitable Registration Number 835825399RR0001 – Receipts are issued for tax-deductible donations.
With your support, Village of Hope Niagara is extending food security to all in our community, because NO ONE should go to bed HUNGRY in our Village.
Village of Hope Niagara uses the
off-site storage facilities of
Access Storage • 6224 London Rd.
Smithville, ON L0R 2A0
