GBF Community Services


Stacy Elia Executive Director (905) 309-5664 ext. 33 stacy@gbfgrimsby.com	Ashley Marr Food Bank Manager (905) 309-5664 ext. 22 intake@gbfgrimsby.com	Roger Saldat Retail Manager (905)309-5664 ext. 25 retail@gbfgrimsby.com

Misty Duggan Finance/Administration Coordinator (905) 309-5664 Ext 28 accounting@gbfgrimsby.com	Melanie Green Retail Store Manager (905) 309-5664 Ext 24 retailmanager@gbfgrimsby.com	Ala Benish Food Program Manager (905) 309-5664 Ext 21 foodbank@gbfgrimsby.com

John Phillips Receiver / Truck Driver (905) 309-5664 Ext 30	Bill MacLean Receiver / Truck Driver (905) 309-5664 Ext 30

Our Board of Directors

The GBF Community Services Board of Directors comprises knowledgeable professionals who are committed to helping those we serve. Our Board of Directors govern GBF by applying their expertise and business acumen as they lead, achieve excellence in financial responsibility, and ensures accountability to the public.

Along with our staff and volunteers, our Board of Directors are influential in helping GBF operate.

The following is a listing of our current Directors:

President
Irene Podolak

Treasurer
Bob Paul

Recording Secretary
Justin Cruse

Directors
Christopher Walsh
Jamie Stevens
Frank Barretto
Joanne McMahon

It's all about the power of one…

From the Desk of the Executive Director

It's all about the power of one. One caring person such as you, one volunteer, one staff member, one donation… one genuine act of kindness. But those “ones”, when multiplied by compassion of hundreds of others, are making all the difference in the lives of our neighbours in need of …

Testimonials

” I look forward to visiting the store each day to find great treasures. The best part is that my purchases are supporting the families in Grimsby.”

Retail Customer

Testimonials

“This is a fantastic place to shop. Amazing volunteers and staff!”

Retail Customer

Testimonials

“When I got this job offer, the first thing that went through my mind was, “Wow, I did it, I really did it!” My second thought was “I have to tell the ladies at the Food Bank, they will be so proud.”

Food Bank Client

Testimonials

“The GBF Food Bank is different than any other Food Bank I have gone to. I love that I get to shop like an actual grocery store, and take what my family’s needs are.”

Food Bank Client

Testimonials

“I sometimes feel like I am invisible walking through town; people don’t even make eye contact with me anymore. But at the Food Bank, I am always greeted with a smile and the volunteers genuinely want to know how things are going for me. It makes me feel human again.”

Food Bank Client

Testimonials

“Thank you for everything that you do at GBF. If it wasn’t for the Food Bank, I don’t know where my family would be.”

Food Bank Client

Testimonials

” I was blown away when volunteers brought our family’s Christmas package to our door. I was brought to tears when they told me there was still more in their car for us. In the end, it took 3 trips to give us everything. I am so grateful because if it wasn’t for GBF, we wouldn’t have had a Christmas this year.”

Food Bank Client

Our Team

Our Board of Directors