The Two Faces of August
August is one of my favourite months at the food bank, and one of the hardest. Both things are true at the same time, and most years I still don’t know what to do with that. Here’s the favourite part first. August is harvest season, and our produce shelves are about as full and beautiful as they ever get. Wilmot Orchards, Gibson Farms, and Kent Farms keep us stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, and community gardens like the Wilmot…