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COVID-19 (20 Mar 2020) Good Food Stands in KFL&A will not be running as scheduled during the week of March 30 - April 3, and are cancelled until further notice.

Program enhancing access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food

• stands offer fresh produce at reduced prices at local high schools and community organizations

Family Services

• access support through referrals from our organization
• provides help with applications for birth certificates and other I.D.
• programs to assist with utility bills, dental health and more
• provides information and resources that help address the root causes of food insecurity
• connect people with the programs and organizations
• Hydro Leap and Ontario Energy Savings Programs
• refers families requesting Christmas basket, toys for children or clothing to local organizations
• provides referrals to Snow Suit and Winter Coat program for children

COVID-19 (29 Apr 2020): Good Food boxes remain available, every 2 weeks, by delivery.

Program facilitating the access to fresh and nutritious food at reduced prices

• offers fresh vegetables and fruits at wholesale prices
• satellite of Kingston Good Food Box program

Locations:

• The Salvation Army Community & Family Services, 613-354-7633
• The Salvation Army Thrift Store, Napanee, 613-354-2550
• Napanee Community Health Centre, 613-354-8937
• Emmanuel United Church, 613-386-7125
• Cloyne Public Health Centre, 613-336-8989
• Bath United Church, 613-354-7633
• Denbigh - Lakelands Health Centre 613-333-1333

Provides primary health care services, education and health promotion including chronic disease prevention and management programs

• Variety of Onsite Partners onsite (Audiology, Euclid, Chiropody, Foot Care, Ontario Works, Arthritis Society, Developmental Services, Children's Mental Health, Telemedicine, Physiatry)

Programs:

• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program
• Living Life to the Full Program
• Intuitive Eating
• Diabetes Support Group
• Senior Exercise
• Early Years Drop in Groups
• Good Food Box
• Community Kitchen
• Youth (after-school programs, cooking sessions, childcare training

Provides primary health care services, education and health promotion including chronic disease prevention and management programs

• Variety of Onsite Partners onsite (Audiology, Euclid, Chiropody, Foot Care, Ontario Works, Arthritis Society, Developmental Services, Children's Mental Health, Telemedicine, Physiatry)

Programs:

• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program
• Living Life to the Full Program
• Intuitive Eating
• Diabetes Support Group
• Senior Exercise
• Early Years Drop in Groups
• Good Food Box
• Community Kitchen
• Youth (after-school programs, cooking sessions, childcare training

Program provides fresh, healthy, and nutritious fruits and vegetable for a nominal fee.

Program orders must be in by 5pm the Wednesday prior to your regions pick up depot

CDC Good Food Bag Location Calendar

Depot Locations

• Belleville
• Trenton
• Picton
• Wellington
• Deseronto
• Tyendinaga
• Stirling
• Frankford
• Marmora
• Madoc
• Tweed
• Bancroft
• Coe Hill
• Limerick

Food bank

• Good Food Box
• Wednesdays - Baby Box Program
• emergency food provisions

Place orders for small or large fruit/vegetable boxes

Place orders for small or large fruit/vegetable boxes

COVID-19 (15 Mar 2020): For those who cannot leave home to shop, the PC Express online shopping app is available. All delivery fees have been dropped. Arrangements for seniors who would prefer a phone call for their order can be made.This information is regularly updated on their Facebook page.

Grocery store

• offers weekly grocery delivery to local, home-bound seniors and adults living with a handicap

Advocates on behalf of farmers' markets with municipalities, vendors and potential funders

Services for members include:​

• management, marketing and professional development resources and advice
• market insurance
• networking opportunities
• vendor certification programs

MyPick Verified Local Farmer program provides a logo that verifies the farmer's products are local and produced on their farm

Visit website to search for 180 member farmers' markets across Ontario farmersmarketsontario.com/find-a-farmers-market

Food program

• offers an affordable, monthly box with fresh produce

Food program

• offers an affordable, monthly box with fresh produce

Social housing community with around 130 family units and approximately 500 people. Many are children and youth, single parents and new immigrants.

Offers a wide range of services to the community

• Homework club
• Art program
• United Sisters
• March Break/summer day camps
• Leadership programs
• Youth drop-in
• ESL/conversation classes
• Collective Kitchen
• Community computer access
• Free printing/photocopying/scanning
• Food cupboard for after-school program
• Community garden
• Good Food Box
• Parenting workshops

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 (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

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

Grocery store and food bank

• purchase fruits, vegetables, and produce

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

Food

• fresh no-cost produce market

COVID-19 (January 22, 2021): All groups and individuals appointments are by phone and or on-line. Call or visit the website for more information.

Program aiming to improve healthy eating and living

• nutrition counselling
• physical activity library that lends urban-walking poles, pedometres, yoga mats, videos and books for up to 2 weeks
• Ottawa Good Food Box
• activities at Dundonald Park
• smoking cessation program

Organizes free trips for low income people to pick farm produce that is offered by participating farmers/growers.

• Farmers/growers donate their extra produce that would otherwise go unused
• Registered participants ride a school bus from one of over 20 pick-up locations to a local farm and pick seasonal fruits and vegetables at no cost
• Because produce ripens quickly, gleaning trips are usually organized on short notice
• Local faith communities pay for buses, some gleaning trips are organized with cars driven by gleaners to smaller farms
• Also holds educational workshops

A Tree for the Picking - urban gleaning program involving private property owners in the city that have offered the produce from their fruit trees and gardens

Community volunteers are welcome to help coordinate a bus pick up location, monitor bus loads and/or pick for other community members or food banks. Student volunteers are welcome to complete their OSSD hours. Contact the coordinator

Provides affordable access to healthy food.

• Subsidies available
• JustFood Boxes are available to anyone, must be ordered in advance
• Offers small and large sizes. Fresh Produce Boxes are filled with a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables

COVID-19 (3 September 2021) Food Bank open until further notice

Non-profit organization providing social, recreational, educational and health programs, services, supports and referrals

Core programs:

• preschool
• playgroup with community nurse
• after school programs
• summer day camps
• basketball & open gym
• youth outreach & drop-in programs
• youth academic & employment support
• ice rink available in winter months
• food security programs
• good food programs
• computer access
• monthly women's nights
• community garden
• community events
• school supplies program (see separate record for details)
• academic support and skills building
• referrals

Adult programs:

• building social capital and learning new skills
• engaging opportunities for connecting with others