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12 Some food banks may be getting pickier with regards to the type of items they will accept, in particular only "healthy" food. But not so in Whitchurch-Sloufiville. “People want the Kraft Dinner. the tinned spaghetti. It's terrible but that's what they want." accord- ing to loan Doble. the Whitchurch~ Stouffville Food Bank's treasurer. “It's a whole difierent culture. We try to encourage them." said Marion Wells. the food bank's co-ordinator. About one to two per cent of the food bank users do. however. refuse junk food. according to Doble. In August. an Ottawa-area food bank co-ordinator publicully asked people to stop contributing "bad" food like Kraft Dinner and hot dogs. 'l‘he co-ordinator claimed these types of donations sent the mes- sage that the health of food bank users wasn't as valued as that of the donor's. Clients of the Whitchurch- Stouffville Food Bank receive a list they Choose items from. which include macaroni and cheese. instant noodles. cookies. cake mix and a multitude of canned goods â€" tomatoes, chili/stew. chicken/ham. pasta. gravy and fruit. But. they also get. if they want. eggs. yogurt. frozen meat. peanut butter. jam/honey. fresh veggies and bread. “We have to keep it in perspective and try to cut back on the processed food all of us do." said Bonnie (Ironyn, a food bank board member and its statistician. She also noted the food bank is not their only source of nutrition. but a supplement. A mid-year food drive was not held this year. as has been the in case the past few years. so right now. the shelves are getting somewhat bare. Shelves depleted fbr Thanksgiving Food bagkgncourages healthier eating, giving STUART WALKER BY SANDRA BOLAN sbolunét‘yrmg. mm “We consider him quite violent." said Del. Sgt. Peter Casey. "In this case he exhibited extreme violence until she had the courage to leave and come to the police. It was a bad situation." offences including living off the avails of a juvenile. possession of child pornography and trafficking cocaine. 'l‘hem is no specific food drive taking place this year. Volunteers just want to remind residents they can drop non-perishable food items off in the bins at the fire halls. Giant 'l‘iger. Noi-‘rills and Metro. Inca] famwrs ailmi often (106519 from their crops. Juvenile ‘had courage to leave and come to police’ Police said during the bust. The food bank is in need ufvirtu~ I’mm put. 1. The investigation began after a victim came forward to police look- ing for assistance Oct. 1. according to police. animal control was used to clear the expansive pmpmy of six dogs. some of which Dot. Sgt. Casey said were violent and others kept in cages. Dot. Sgt. (Lasey said the probe is ongoing and he believes the accused may be involved with other sex trade workers. Financial donations are also always accepted. Donations over $10 receive a tax receipt. In 2013. the food bank fed 2.147 people. There is no total available for 2014. but (Irunyn said it is com- parable. She also noted that is nut 2.147 separate pmple. as users are able to visit the food bank twice a lll()l1lll. 'l‘ho majority of Whitchurch- Stouffvillc Rmd Bank users are sin- “We're hoping more mmc for- ward." he added. So far this your, York policc's vice squad has chargi‘d 27 alleged pimps. laid 86 Charges in relation to pimping and IR in relation in human trafficking. The numbers exceed those of Anyone with the last three years. this matter is a "It's a testament to the hard work York Regional 1% ofviee. but also indicative of what’s Unit at 1-8664: going on out there." he said. or anonymouslj Walker. 32. is also Charged with: 1-8tXD-222-l‘ll’8 A new trend. however. is families with adult children. "People can't find jobs. People can't move away from home because they can't pay rem." (Ironyn said. For more iufnnnutinn on client services or donations. call 905-640- 704 0r EMS-6403M“ See video from the fimd bank on yorkregionmm two counts of procuring tn become a prostitute; procure to have 50x; assault causing bodily harm; ussuuli with a weapon: mischief; posses» sinn of MDMA and mothumpm‘t- amine. as well as possession of pm- hilmed dwicv. Anyone with information about this matter is uskvd to mnmu lhv York Regional Police Drugs and Vim Unit ill 1-866-876-5423. ext. 7817. or anonymously at (Irinu' Sloppm