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PAFN Spring 2025 Newsletter
May
19
to Jun 24

PAFN Spring 2025 Newsletter

 Preston Area Food Network – Spring 2025 Programs 
Visit us online: www.prestonfoodnetwork.com
Follow us on Instagram: @prestonfoodnetwork

 Coffee & Chat Sessions

Join us for friendly conversations and community connection!

  • North Preston:

    • April 9

    • May 7

  • Cherry Brook / Lake Loon:

    • April 16

    • May 21

  • Combined Closing Event:

    • June 4

    • Wear your best 1970s attire!

 Cooking & Soup Sessions

  • Soup Making Session
     April 28 at 6:00 PM
     North Preston Recreation Centre
    Registration Required

  • Grandmothers & Grandchildren Cooking Class
     May 26 at 6:00 PM
     East Preston Church
     Child must be 12 or older

  • Grandfathers & Grandchildren Cooking Class
     June 23 at 6:00 PM
     East Preston Church
     Child must be 12 or older

 Community Shelves Update

  • Reopening April 17

    • East Preston: 206 Upper Partridge River Road (Next to the Church)

    • North Preston: 984 North Preston Road (Across from the School)

  • Cherry Brook / Lake Loon shelves remain closed for renovations.

New Schedule:

  • Open twice a month on Thursdays, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM

  • You may shop once per month

Dates Open:
APRIL: 17 & 24
MAY: 8 & 22
JUNE: 12 & 26

For more info, contact us at 902-434-7155

  • Kerrie-Lynn Johnston, Community Peer Support – Ext. 1

  • Rev. Debbie Simmonds, Food Hub Coordinator – Ext. 2

 Proudly funded by Nova Scotia Community Services

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PAFN Winter 2025 Newsletter
Jan
15
to Apr 23

PAFN Winter 2025 Newsletter

Winter 2025 Events

January – Brewing Conversations

Topics: Mental Health, Healthy Relationships, Addictions, Grief
Coffee & Chat Dates:

  • Jan 15 – North Preston

  • Jan 22 – Cherry Brook/Lake Loon

February – Black History Month Events

Coffee & Chat Dates:

  • Feb 12 – North Preston

  • Feb 17 - NP Family Resource Centre

  • Feb 19 – Cherry Brook/Lake Loon

  • Feb 24 - NP Family Resource Centre

Evening Program:

  • 4 weeks with youth

  • 4 weeks with adults

March – Nutrition Month

Blend it Forward Program:

  • Weekly evening sessions

  • Learn to use a Ninja Blender to prepare healthy smoothies and high-protein meals

  • Youth will gain valuable skills in nutrition and meal preparation

Coffee & Chat Dates:

  • March 5 – North Preston

  • March 19 – Cherry Brook/Lake Loon

April – Coffee & Chat

  • April 9 – North Preston

  • April 23 – Cherry Brook/Lake Loon

Cooking Session

  • April 28 @6PM - Registration Required

Community Shelves – Locations

  • 292 Cherry Brook Road (Next to Cherry Brook Church)

  • 984 North Preston Road

  • 206 Upper Partridge River Road, East Preston

The Community Shelves (Food Bank) are under construction until further notice. Please call the Food Hub Coordinator with your grocery request.

For grocery requests or to place an order, visit www.prestonfoodnetwork.com or call the Food Hub Coordinator. Allow 24–48 hours for pickup or delivery.

Contact Information

  • Community Services: 902-434-7155

  • Kerrie-Lynn Johnston (Community Peer Support): Ext. 1

  • Rev. Debbie Simmonds (Food Hub Coordinator): Ext. 2

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