Mel Boutilier

• ‘A giant has fallen’: Well known Halifax humanitarian, Mel Boutilier, passes away at 92

  Mel was the founder of the Metro Food Bank Society which went on to become Feed Nova Scotia. He also started the Metro Care and Share Society in 2015 that assists students in attending university through a scholarship program.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2020
  
• Metro Care and Share Society reaches post-secondary program milestone

  "They really gave me the foundation and groundwork to thrive and succeed."

  Features

  Nov 15, 2019
  
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• Metro Care and Share desperate for a space for thrift store

  The store supports various community programs and funds tuition for young people in the local community.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2015
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• Halifax humanitarian starts new venture at 86-years-old

  Mel Boutilier, Halifax humanitarian, starts new venture to help at-risk youth at 86-years-old

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2014
• Founder of Parker Street Food Bank steps down as executive director

  Local philanthropist Mel Boutilier has resigned from his volunteer position as executive director at Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank.

  Apr 23, 2014