Loaves and Fishes Sydney

08/05/2026

Members of the Sydney Sunrise Rotary Club were serving up smiles and a delicious meal to clients of Loaves and Fishes on July 25th.

Along with an annual donation of $2,500, the Club's members serve meals six times a year to help the amazing volunteers who are part of the Loaves and Fishes families.

If you want to join us, we meet every Thursday at 7:30 am a the NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus in the 5th floor boardoom.

07/23/2026

06/24/2026

On Saturday June 20, the Staff and Board of Directors of Loaves and Fishes had the privilege of hosting family and friends of our late former board member and Founding Father, Mr Wayne Yorke. Attending were past and current board members, along with some volunteers, who shared memories with the family. Rev. Norman MacPhee delivered an address recalling the origins of Loaves and Fishes and highlighting Mr. Yorke’s vital role in its founding. Mr. Yorke’s son, Mateo, also spoke about how significantly Loaves and Fishes influenced his life growing up in the Yorke family, as it was also an important part of his sister Natasha’s and his mother Carolee’s lives.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us. Loaves and Fishes presented the family with a portrait of Mr. Yorke, inscribed with “ I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink” (Matthew 25:35-40), reflecting his lifelong dedication to community service. He will always be remembered for his commitment, leadership, and generous spirit toward the organization and those in need. His example inspires us to continue his mission and uphold the values of Loaves and Fishes.

05/31/2026

02/11/2026

Community Spotlight: Loaves and Fishes Sydney

This week, our Community Spotlight shines on Loaves and Fishes Sydney, an incredible non-profit that has been a haven for those needing a helping hand since 1981.

They are so much more than a community kitchen; they are a vital hub that operates every day of the year, offering warm, nutritious meals, foodstuffs to go, and even clothing. Their dedicated volunteers and staff ensure that nobody leaves hungry.

The Impact:
They dish up more than 44,000 meals every year for our neighbours in the CBRM.
They provide a space of dignity and respect at their facility on Charlotte Street.
The work of Loaves and Fishes is an essential part of the community care we envision at the Haven for All Initiative. Their tireless efforts to address food security and poverty are an inspiration to us all.

They rely almost entirely on volunteers and monetary/food donations to keep their doors open. Please join us in sharing your support for this essential organization.

Image credit: Photo sourced from the Loaves and Fishes website.



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02/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who contributed to recent food drives collecting 10 carts of nonperishable items and over $2000 in gift cards and cash, to support local food banks and the senior population in our community.

Events were coordinated by the CBRM Senior Safety Navigator in partnership with the CBRPS and Sobeys stores in New Waterford, Glace Bay, Sydney and North Sydney. Donations will benefit the New Waterford, Glace Bay and North Sydney Food Banks, Glace Bay Town House, Loaves & Fishes and the Louisbourg Seniors Branch #62.

01/26/2026

Bring your non-perishable food donations to Sobeys in your community and help support local food banks and seniors!
- Thursday, Jan. 29, 9am-4pm - New Waterford & Glace Bay Sobeys
- Friday, Jan. 30, 9am-4pm - Sydney & North Sydney Sobeys

This event is organized by the CBRM Senior Safety Program, in partnership with Cape Breton Regional Police and Sobeys.

Donations will benefit local organizations:
- New Waterford Food Bank
- Glace Bay Food Bank
- Glace Bay Town House
- Loaves & Fishes
- Louisbourg Seniors Branch #62
- North Sydney Food Bank

Thank you for helping make a difference in our community.

01/22/2026

The Sydney Sunrise Rotary Club likes to start the year off on the right foot. During the season of giving, Club member Kimberly Trimm provided a $2,500 cheque to Marguerite MacDonald of Loaves and Fishes. It's the club's annual donation to this very vital organization. Members also supplies and serve clients several times a year. When you support the Rotary Clubs of Cape Breton, you're helping us build a better community. To find out more, come join us, we meet every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. At the NSCC Waterfront campus, building b, 5th floor boardroom.

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

Christmas Dinner !! Some music to go along with it. Merry Christmas!! To our donors, volunteers, staff and clients. This Christmas Dinner is sponsored in memory of Winnie and Lloyd MacDonald.

Merry Christmas!!