The KNOR Foundation for Cancer Research is a namesake, charitable organisation established in honour of a mother, humanitarian and community philanthropist, Harriet Knor.

The Foundation was founded in 2007 by a group of Cobourg women who were touched by the determination of a young student.  Kristy MacDonald was third-year biology student (and childhood friend of Harriet’s daughter, Leah), who, upon learning of Harriet’s diagnosis, aspired to find a summer placement in a cancer lab.  However, the limited funding and resources available to undergraduate students in Canada made it impossible for Kristy to find a clinic or professor that could afford to accept her.

It is this story that inspired the KNOR core values—Knowledge, New Minds, Opportunity and Research—along with the women’s commitment to ensure that aspiring students have the chance to make a difference in their community and in the lives of people living with cancer.

 Local Food for Local Good facilitates and supports local food initiatives that connects real people to real food.

We are excited to announce the launch of a Community Food Fridge at the Cobourg Public Library.

It addresses three things: food access, food security and food rescue. Think of it as mini free library but instead of books it’s filled with fresh food! Folks can come by and grab food available in the fridge. We’ve passed our Public Health inspection and we are now offering food and accepting donations.

Per public health guidelines, we can only accept foods from inspected kitchens such as restaurants, bakeries, grocery stores and food banks.  We kindly ask individuals to not donate leftovers, food prepared at home or produce purchased during your shopping.  Folks wishing to help with the purchase of fresh food, prepared meals, dairy and other items for the fridge can make a monetary donation.  

If you are associated with a restaurant, bakery, grocery store or licensed kitchen and you are interested in becoming a food rescue partner please email info@localfoodforlocalgood.ca.

Community Food Fridge

BN: 814770152RR0001

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