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COVID-19: The Kanata Food Cupboard remains open serving the local Kanata community. Clients are asked to call 613-836-7847 Monday to Friday between 9am and 12pm (noon) to book an appointment for a hamper pickup or delivery. Do not leave a voicemail message to schedule an appointment. We are operating out of our warehouse location at 340 Legget Dr, Door #46.

All programs, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Back to School will be going forward in 2021.This information is regularly updated on http://www.kanatafoodcupboard.ca/get-help-2

Food Cupboard Services:

• Clients accessing the Kanata Food Cupboard receive both fresh food items (dairy, protein, fruit, and vegetables), and a fully customizable non-perishable food hamper (customization offered via online form). This allows everyone to choose the items best suited to their family; allotments are based on family size.
• Assistance with completing forms is available by phone for those without access.
• Assistance in French is available.
• Appointments are made for curbside pickup on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evening, as well as Tuesday afternoons.
• Deliveries are available Tuesday evenings. Please call Monday or Tuesday between 9am and 12pm (noon) to schedule a delivery.Vegetarian, vegan, Halal, and special diets (including gluten free) can be accommodated, provided that the items are available. Halal meats, as well as eggs and fish are always available as fresh food options.

Food bank

Emergency food cupboard

• food delivery possible for individuals with mobility issues

COVID-19 (September 3, 2021): Due to COVID19, the Foster Farm Food Bank is running on an appointment-only basis until further notice. Call 613-596-4866 to make an appointment. All other programs are on hold until further notice.

Community house offering a variety of services and activities

• afterschool programs (October - December 2021, Tuesdays 4:30 pm-8:30 pm)
• computer access (only for after school programming)
• baby closet items available (by appointment only)
• referrals for other resources
• food bank (by appointment only)
• virtual programs
• seasonal social and recreational activities

Call for more details

COVID-19 (20 Dec 2021): Britannia Woods Food Pantry now operating by appointment only. Britannia Woods Food Pantry is now operating by appointment only. Clients can call 613-820-0853 or book online at https://britanniawoods.com/. Delivery for clients not able to come to food pantry is available. Mental Wellbeing Program Workers can be reached at healthandwellness@britanniawoods.com or by phone. All programs have been modified to operate within public health guidelines and subject to change depending on public health guidelines and measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 in our community.

Community and recreational programs that are geared to the needs of residents of the Britannia Woods and surrounding area.

Programs:

• after-school educational programs
• recreational programming for children and youth
• Mental Wellbeing Programs (SNAP, Student Family Advocacy)
• Short Term Counselling (Black Racialized Individual Support Channel) 613-596-3299
• youth leadership training
• youth basketball
• homework club
• summer camps
• lunch club program
• Millennium Learning Centre
• Emergency Food Pantry
• COVID19 Emergency food delivery

COVID-19 (16 Nov 2020): Due to COVID19, the Morrison Gardens Food Bank is running on an appointment-only basis until further notice. Call 613-596-6229 to make an appointment. Christmas program is running in 2020.

Community house that works closely with community partners to provide educational, recreational and social programming to the residents of the Morrison Gardens Community.

Offerings include

• homework club
• children's lunch program
• youth leadership
• child and youth programs social recreation
• food bank location for the area
• summer programs
• referrals to resources
• Staff are available to assist with computer use, accessing internet, photocopy, and fax.

**The Food Bank serves a wider area. Call the Food Bank (613-745-7001) to find out if you fall within the area served.

COVID-19 (3 September 2021): Due to COVID19, the Pinecrest Terrace Food Bank is running on an appointment-only basis until further notice. Call 613-596-6703 to make an appointment. All other programs are on hold until further notice.

Offers free social, educational and recreational programs to its residents and those in the surrounding area

Children's Programs:
Kids Club (grades 1 to 6) Summer and after school:

• homework help
• cooperative games
• healthy food instruction
• crafts, sports and physical activities
• indoor and outdoor recreation
• science and technology program
• team building activities
• field trips

Youth Programming (grades 6 to 9):

• social recreation, social skills development and leadership skills.

United Sisters: weekly recreational group for girls (ages 10-15)

• develop the skills to be confident, independent, and active members of their communities
• arts and crafts, games, movies, cooking, workshops and special outings
• activities change from week to week
• make friends and share amazing experiences

Snack-e-Sac:

• lunch bag program that runs twice weekly
• children going to school are provided with snack filled lunch bags

I Love to Programs:

• programs offered depending on funding include I Love to Skate * I Love to Swim * I Love to Play Soccer * I Love to Dance

ELF: English literacy development program

• child mentorship in literacy
• each child works at their own pace to improve their literacy skills
• weekly program
• children receive personalized help with reading and writing
• lessons are specialized to the child's skill level and learning needs

Adult Services:
Adult Art Projects: Offers an adult art project led by a professional artist

• offered at various times throughout the year
• adults in the community work together to create artwork
• artwork is displayed permanently in the community
• no experience necessary to participate

Tenant Circle: meeting each month with the tenants to discuss issues important to the community

• share ideas and plan together
• offers a space for community members to become active in planning and carrying out community events
• work together to identify and address community concerns

Collective Kitchen:

• offered periodically: adults from the community come together at the community house to make a home cooked meal

Community Garden Group:

• tenants from Pinecrest Terrace can produce food collectively in Community Garden

Other Services::
Computer Drop-in:

• open throughout the week for people in the community to use the computers and access the internet
• those interested are able to receive help with employment services such as resume and cover letter writing

Food Bank:

• open three times a week
• halal meat is available
• services users are expected to be served once a month

Referrals:

• provides referrals to the Caring and Sharing Foundation during the Holiday Season in December and in July/August for the backpack program
• staff are also able to make a variety of referrals based on individual needs

Special Events:

• every year the organization organizes Canada Day celebrations in the community, Spring Cleaning, Community BBQ, and Summer and Winter Holiday Parties

Community Garden:

• available for tenants who live in the Pinecrest Terrace neighbourhood.

Contact us for more information

Food assistance to families in need

• seven-day supply available once every 30 days
• delivery available if required Friday

Multi-service centre providing free services to pregnant and parenting youth, their partners, and their children

• parenting
• self-esteem
• stress management
• healthy relationships
• individual support/personal development
• prenatal nutrition
• well baby clinics
• prenatal classes
• play groups
• respite and enriched child care
• employment support
• Independent Learning Centre support (for people working on high school credits)
• food bank
• clothing support
• Baby Cupboard (diapers, baby food, formula, cereal, etc.)
• Well Family Clinic
• access to family doctor for pregnant/parenting youth and their children who have no family doctor
• fathering programs
• nutrition programming
• lunchbox cupboard
• Messy Church
• chaplaincy support
• parenting programs

Currently open and re-integrating programming as things develop and change regarding status of COVID-19. Please review website and/or social media platform for most current services.

COVID-19 (4 May 2021): Food bank in operation by appointment only * the service is modified to store vouchers * clients must leave their name and number at 613-820-3073 and a volunteer will call them back

Support services and programs for families in need that have children attending a French school

Opération Nutrition+:

• Families pay $15 a month for a green-box containing fruits and vegetables
• the value of the green-box is approximately $75-85
• items added to the box based on family size
• additional items include bread, cheese, yogurt and milk to allow families to prepare lunches for their school-aged children
• powdered milk, cereal, and baby food, diapers, infant clothing will be offered to families with infants

Food Bank:

• Families in need can receive non-perishable items
• they must make an appointment and visit the office to do so

Holidays program:

• Food, free turkey and gift baskets available to registered families ONLY

Provides non perishable food or items to individuals in need

• accessible twice a month

Food bank

• food for 4-5 days per month including vouchers for fresh produce
• special diets can be accommodated
• Christmas (see separate record for Christmas program) Easter, Thanksgiving baskets
• delivery only in special circumstances

Integrated social services for the Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode area (some programs are offered to all residents of Ottawa)

• information and referral
• counselling for individuals, couples, youth and families
• community development
• violence against women services
• elder abuse response and referral (see separate record for details)
• youth programs
• after school kids programs
• playgroups (0-6 years)
• health promotion groups
• Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) application support
• referral to emergency food programs for residents of Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Townships
• Emergency diapers/formula support
• Diabetes Education Program (see separate record for details)
• Good Food Box
• Tools 4 School (see separate record for details)
• general legal advice, notarization of documents and affidavits

Referral to following programs:

• Toy Mountain
• The Snowsuit Fund
• various programs/services provided during the holiday season by local faith and community groups

COVID-19 (9 Nov 2022) Pandemic protocols still followed: Masks must be worn inside the buildings; controls on the number of people in side; takeout meals only until further notice.

Family Centre and food bank

• food assistance to low-income families and individuals

Core programming includes

• adult drop-in
• week day breakfast and lunch
• computer with Internet access
• retail employment readiness programs
• community kitchen
• after-school programs for youth 6-14 years old
• clothing depot and clothing assistance

Food bank:

• Emergency food program which provides three days worth of food four times a month

COVID-19 (September 2, 2021): Emergency food orders from Debra Dynes Family House still available. Call 613-224-3824 or visit the website for up-to-date information.

Volunteer committee provides

• clothing
• furniture to those in need
• emergency food orders
  • the house will refer people in need, delivery service not available
• limit to number of requests is once a month with some exceptions

COVID-19 (24 Sep 2021): food bank still operating as normal

Kosher food bank

• volunteer opportunities
• a list of the most urgent food donation options is available on the website
• added the option of «drive through» pick up and/or delivery since Covid

Emergency Food Bank

• Halal food bank
• open only during the weekend
• serves clients from all demographics regardless of their religious, color and ethnicity background
• provides food on a once per month basis

Services food packages sensitive to specific Muslim religious requirements:

• all food items contain no pig or pork products, are alcohol free, and all meat supplies are zabiha (islamically slaughtered)
• any donated food that do not meet the Halal criteria is either kept for distribution among the clients not specifically interested in Halal food, or is returned to Ottawa Food Bank for distribution to other food bank agencies

COVID-19 (August 15, 2022): Emergency Food Bank services remain open. Individuals arriving by bus or on foot are asked to stop at the stop sign near the black canopy at the side door of the building. If coming by car, individuals are asked to follow orange pylons and stop at the stop sign near the black canopy. Individuals are asked to remain in their car upon arrival. Care Team members will come outside to assist. Call 613-693-0890 for additional information.

This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Emergency Drive-Thru Food Bank

• guests receive non-perishable food items, along with fresh fruits and vegetables, bread, eggs, meat and dairy products
• diapers and formula also available (as donations permit)

Provides merchandise at low prices to low-income families

• furniture and clothing free of charge to referred people (referring organization covers the costs)
• those requesting food vouchers are directed to the appropriate St Vincent de Paul parish representative
• central services to any person in need upon request through referral to appropriate Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) conference in Ottawa or to the SSVP store
• accepts donations and sells merchandise at low prices to the general public
• pick-up of donated merchandise is available

COVID-19 (13 Oct 2021): In light of COVID19, food bank is not allowing clients into the building. Service will be outdoors at the door, hours remain the same.

Emergency food bank

• emergency food once a month
• after-four nutrition program for grades 1-6
• emergency baby cupboard one time per month

If the person is in school or working during regular operating hours, please call the Debra Dynes Family House to arrange food pick-up.

Grocery store and food bank

• purchase fruits, vegetables, and produce

Note: Please wear a mask and bring your reusable bags.

COVID-19 (6 July 2021): Food bank still running, call to arrange for pick-up. Some delivery may be available

Outreach emergency food cupboard

Food-related support and programming to help alleviate and address food insecurity at Carleton University

• Emergency Essentials Assistance Program
• Food Related Programming: food drives, initiatives, and events

This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Offers integrated health and social services

• social services for individuals and families residing in the catchment area

Information and referral:

• crisis intervention
• community development services
• good food box
• emergency baby cupboard
• youth programs
• seniors programs
• children's programs
• ontario early years
• settlement services from the Jewish Family Services
• food cupboard
• income tax clinics