Oldies 107.7 Community Builder Pat Tait is most familiar to those in Town for her work with the Arnprior Food Bank- but did you know that Pat is also on the volunteer board with the Quyon Ferry, and serves with Ottawa Riverkeeper?
Several years ago, the Arnprior Food Bank became aware of Pat’s activities in Ottawa’s Ward Five, and coaxed her away to become a team leader.
She says there were a few training courses required, and these stood her in good stead.
Pat says the joy of serving with the Arnprior Food Bank is not only in providing nutrition for the needy, but in the companionship of working with an enthusiastic team devoted to a common goal.
Most recently, the Arnprior Food Bank has tackled the challenge of food distribution in the presence of social distancing regulations- and devised a plan for food bank deliveries to shut-ins over age 70 and the infirm.
Here is our full interview.