Greener Village

Meet Brian Bilton, our new Warehouse Manager at Greener Village! Brian comes to us from Ontario, bringing over two decades of experience in the retail industry. Starting on the night shift in 1999, his perseverance and leadership propelled him to a 12-year role as a grocery manager. Now, he’s channeling his dedication and passion for community support into managing our food bank inventory and ensuring grocery hampers are prepared and distributed efficiently. When he’s not making an impact at Greener Village, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and son, travelling the world, and indulging his love for sports. We’re thrilled to have him on board and know he’ll make a tremendous difference! #StaffSpotlight #WelcomeToTheTeam #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference

In this special Easy Eats on RogersTV segment, Chef Yves is joined by Meghan Morrison, Director of Experience at NBCC (New Brunswick Community College)! Meghan shares how NBCC creates meaningful connections with students, employees, and communities, helping learners grow through hands-on experiences, like culinary labs and community volunteering. Catch the full episode to learn how NBCC is shaping futures and how you can make the most of your holiday leftovers! https://lnkd.in/g49V_MdZ #EasyEatsWithChefYves #GreenerVillage #NBCC #CommunityLeadership #FoodInspiration #SupportLocal

On Sunday, superstar volunteer Sharon (Caissie) Cattan hosted her 35th Annual Toy Brunch, and delivered a mountain of toys to Toyland this morning! Sharon's Annual Christmas Toy Brunch is an amazing event which showcases the generosity of the community. We couldn't be more grateful to Sharon and Ian for organizing (and hosting, cooking and delivering right to Toyland!) and to their friends who participated. These toys will be delivered locally through our Angel Tree program, making the holiday brighter for our client families. #AngelTree #Toyland #Volunteer #HolidayHero

This week’s Easy Eats is extra special! Chef Yves welcomes Jon Holt, husband of NB Premier Susan Holt, to the Greener Village's Learning Kitchen. Together, they tackle a comforting classic: chicken pot pie! While swapping tips and stories, Jon shares how his family has adjusted to life in the public eye and why community matters so much to him. And speaking of community, Chef Yves highlights our Casserole Club! Each month, this program brings people together to make hearty meals like chicken pot pie, which are shared with families in need. Catch the full episode to learn how you can join the fun while supporting a great cause: https://lnkd.in/gUbZ8Y-n #EasyEats #GreenerVillage #CommunityKitchen #ChickenPotPie #CasseroleClub

A huge thank you to Tim Hortons Fredericton and Minto Group for hosting the Holiday Smile Cookie campaign and raising an incredible $20,518 for Greener Village! Because of your generous support, these funds will help us provide meals, support families in need, and continue building a stronger, more resilient community. To everyone who bought a cookie, shared a smile, or helped spread the word — you are amazing. Thank you for making this campaign a success! #HolidaySmileCookie #SmilesForGreenerVillage #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #FoodForAll #TimHortons

We had the opportunity to celebrate with our THRIVE Campaign Cabinet last night, and all of their hard work on the campaign to build a Perishable Food Rescue Centre. A very special thank you to Alex Scholten, Candace Sears, Kerry Atkinson, Nick Norrad, CA, Cameron Clark, CFP® CIM® FCSI, Blair Hyslop, Andrew Bedford and Kerry Wells (missing from photo). Also pictured are Danielle Boucher and Alex Boyd. Thank you for a wonderful evening celebrating your achievements, and being part of this project that will impact all Food Banks in New Brunswick. To learn more about the THRIVE campaign, visit: https://lnkd.in/gwJXNfe3 #THRIVECampaign #TogetherWeThrive #CampaignCabinet #changemakers

Double your impact with Scotiabank starting today! From Dec. 10–13 between 12–4 pm, Scotiabank and Scotia Wealth will match every donation made at our Regent Mall Donation Station. What does this mean? • $25 becomes $50, covering 24 lunches. • $50 turns into $100, funding 48 breakfasts. • $200 doubles to $400, feeding families with up to 110 meals. Visit the Regent Mall food court near the Angel Tree to pick up a Donation Card for yourself or as a gift. With your help, we can do More Than Meals. We can transform lives! #MatchingDonations #MoreThanMeals #HungryForChange

Dr. Jennifer Russell, Executive Director of the University of New Brunswick Institute of Population Health, joined us in the Learning Kitchen for a conversation about healthy eating and its role in improving community well-being. With her insights into diets like the Mediterranean and Blue Zones, Dr. Russell highlighted practical ways to make nutritious choices more accessible for everyone. In the session, we also prepared a fresh and healthy deconstructed fajita bowl to demonstrate how simple ingredients can fuel a better tomorrow. Watch the full video for tips and inspiration: https://lnkd.in/gzGHCCjX #EasyEatsWithChefYves #PopulationHealth #FoodForWellBeing

Like most charities, the mail interruption has impacted our year end fundraising and we’ve worked hard to find a solution. The Regent Mall has generously provided an extra space next to Angel Tree for our Donation Station- and we need your help! We’re looking for volunteers to help staff the booth, so if your company is looking for an opportunity to get involved this holiday season please check out https://lnkd.in/ghdgg9H3 and sign up for a shift! Special thanks to local Scotia Wealth Management and Scotiabank branches, who will be staffing the booth from noon to 4, December 10 - 13 and will be MATCHING donations made during those shifts!

Alex Boyd, CEO of Greener Village, received an unexpected donation of $10,000 from Tri-Wire Line Construction this week! This donation will help provide 50 grocery hampers for clients, containing up to 55 meals each. Thank you Tri-Wire Construction for your generous donation that will directly help many clients. #Donation #CommunitySupport #GiveBack