Volunteer Opportunity - Wall of Honour Committee Members

The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan is currently accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Wall of Honour Selection Committee for the current term of Council.

This Committee plays an important role in evaluating nominations and recommending individuals who have made outstanding contributions to our community.

Qualified applicants are asked to complete the Wall of Honour Selection Committee Application and submit an application outlining qualifications and related experience to the Clerk’s Department by email to deputy_clerk@osmtownship.ca, no later than 4:30 pm on March 31st, 2026

Family Day Closure

The Municipal and Fire Administration Offices, as well as the Waste Transfer Station

will be closed for Family Day on Monday, February 16, 2026.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Important Note: Residential curbside garbage and recycling collection will not be affected by the holiday.

FREE Family Day Public Skating from 2:00 p.m.- 2:50 p.m.

OSM Council and Staff wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend.

SCAM ALERT

The OSM Food Cupboard has been made aware of people calling seeking donations/fundraising for their organization.

Please be advised that the OSM Food Cupboard does NOT solicit donations or fundraise over the phone.

Do not provide any personal information or financial information to callers requesting these donations.

 

OSM Food Cupboard

OSM Food Cupboard

The OSM Food Cupboard is open on the second Thursday of each month between 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

The OSM Food Cupboard serves residents of OSM Township and Hiawatha First Nation.

Registration Information

You need to register with the OSM Food Cupboard prior to each food cupboard date to be able to pick up on the next available day.

You can register by:

The OSM Food Cupboard is located in the Keene United Church at 30 North Street, Keene.

All inquiries are strictly confidential.

2026 Dates

  • January 8
  • February 12
  • March 12
  • April 9
  • May 14
  • June 11
  • July 9
  • August 13
  • September 10
  • October 8
  • November 12
  • December 10

OSM Calendar of Events

How can I support the OSM Food Cupboard?

For individuals, organizations, and businesses wishing to support the OSM Food Cupboard by way of volunteering or dropping off food donations, please contact the OSM Food Cupboard by:

Monetary donations are welcome by:

  • e-transfer to: treasurerkuc09@gmail.com with ‘OSM Food Cupboard’  and your civic mailing address in the comment section, or
  • by cheque made payable to 'Keene United Church'.
    Please add 'OSM Food Cupboard' to the memo line of the cheque.
    • cheques can be mailed to:
      Keene United Church, P.O.Box 17, Keene, ON K0L 2G0

Charitable receipts will be issued for donations over $20.00.

Collection jars are also located at:

  • The Keene General Store and
  • Three Roads Farms Store

  • canned fruit
  • canned pasta sauce
  • canned tomatoes
  • canned tuna    
  • canned vegetables  
  • cereal, oatmeal
  • condensed soup 
  • hearty soup (beef & chicken)
  • mac & cheese
  • nut free school snacks
  • paper products (toilet & facial tissue, paper towels)
  • pasta (elbows & spaghetti)
  • peanut butter
  • personal hygiene items
  • pork & beans
  • rice

Please check 'best before' dates prior to donating.

We thank you for your support!

Contact Us

P.O. Box 70,
20 Third Street,
Keene, ON, K0L 2G0
Phone: 705-295-6852
Fax: 705-295-6405
info@osmtownship.ca

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