Beginning in 2022, The Table Community Food Centre, alongside a dedicated advisory committee and the Town of Smiths Falls, began laying the foundation for a stronger community food presence. From that shared vision, The Falls Food Hub was created.
We envision a community where every individual, regardless of their background, has access to the resources they need to thrive. We aim to create spaces that feed the body, encourage socialization and provide support through our community resources.
Our story
How We Started
Building on the success of
The Table Community Food Centre
The Falls Food Hub draws inspiration from over a decade of impactful programming and community building led by The Table Community Food Centre. The Table has developed a diverse range of programs centered around food access, food knowledge and skills, community engagement, and advocacy. Woven throughout this work is a deep commitment to inclusion, care, and social equity.
The Table has knowledgeable staff that works alongside volunteers to deliver a wide range of programs, including a food bank, three weekly community meals, child and youth programs, community gardens and kitchens and guidance with local resources.
The Falls Food Hub has grown into the third leading program of The Table with the goal to expand and offer programs that fit the needs of Smiths Falls.
The Hub Team
Staff
Rob Rainer, Executive Director: rob@thetablecfc.org
Ashley Saunders, Operations : ashley@thetablecfc.org
Deryk Coutanche, Community Chef: deryk@thetablecfc.org
Theresa Welch, Finance Manager: finance@thetablecfc.org
Janet Sinclair, Volunteer & Events Coord.: fallsfoodhub@thetablecfc.org
Falls Food Hub Advisory Committee
Cristina DiTomaso, Rideau Community Health Centre
Alison Kelford, Retired Physician and Volunteer at The Table Perth & SF
Lori Knox, Teacher, UCDSB
Melissa Lasalle, Nurse Practitioner–Led Clinic
Joanne Morin, Previous Member of ConnectWell CH
Shawn Pankow, Mayor of the Town of Smiths Falls
Rob Rainer, Executive Director of The Perth Table CFC
Ashley Saunders, Smiths Falls Food Hub Operations Manager
Janet Sinclair, Community Representative and Volunteer Coordinator
Claire Smith, CHIP - Community Housing Initiative Perth, Rotary Director Smiths Falls Club, Retired Business Owner
The Table's Board of Members
Steven Welchner, Chair - boardchair@thetablecfc.org
Jean Dunning, Vice Chair
Carolyn Sinclair, Treasurer
Crystal Reinhard, Secretary
Board Members: Donna Bales, Sadie Brule, Veronica Felizardo, Paula Stewart, Prashanth Vankayalpati, Jeremy Wright
The Hub Team
Together, we’re more than a place for a meal – we’re a movement for good food and fairness for all.
Staff
Rob Rainer
Executive Director
Ashley Saunders
Operations
Deryk Coutanche
Community Chef
Theresa Welch
Finance Manager
Janet Sinclair
Volunteer & Community Events Coordinator
Falls Food Hub Advisory Committee
Cristina DiTomaso
Rideau Community Health Centre
Alison Kelford
Retired Physician / Volunteer at The Table Perth & SF
Lori Knox
Teacher, UCDSB
Melissa Lasalle
Nurse Practitioner–Led Clinic
Joanne Morin
Previous Member of ConnectWell CH
Shawn Pankow
Mayor of the Town of Smiths Falls
Rob Rainer
Executive Director of The Perth Table CFC
Ashley Saunders
Smiths Falls Food Hub Operations Manager
Claire Smith
Smiths Falls Rotary Club Member
Janet Sinclair
Community Representative and Volunteer Coordinator
The Table’s Board of Directors
Steven Welchner
Jean Dunning
Vice Chair
Carolyn Sinclair
Treasurer
Crystal Reinhard
Secretary
Board Members
Donna Bales, Sadie Brule, Veronica Felizardo, Paula Stewart, Prashanth Vankayalpati, Jeremy Wright
Join Us in Fighting Food Insecurity: Become a Sponsor
Our efforts are powered by the support of partners who align with our mission to ensure everyone has access to nutritious food. As a sponsor, your organization will be crucial in sustaining our programs such as the Good Food Bank, community meals, and advocacy efforts. Join us in expanding our reach and increasing our impact on more communities in need.
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Here is How You Can Help
Our new home at 41 Chambers Street will create opportunities to expand programs, increase service capacity, and provide a more welcoming and accessible space for the community. We’re incredibly grateful for the encouragement and support from our community throughout this process and look forward to sharing more updates as progress continues.
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Our Mission
Our Mission is to foster a healthier and more connected community. We do this by increasing access to healthy food, improving food skills and food literacy, advocating for individual well-being, and educating, engaging and advocating for social policies to address food insecurity and poverty.
