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Provides affordable access to healthy food.

• Purchases food from stores, wholesalers and local farmers and sells on a sliding scale 'pay what you can' model
• 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

COVID19 Response

• Most trips will be done using participants own vehicles.
• Only adults allowed to pick at this time (no children)
• Workshops temporarily on hold

Regular Service
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

A buy local initiative to support members (farmers, producers, chefs, retailers and agri-tourism operators) to promote and sell local agricultural products and agri-tainment experiences - from beef to chicken, honey to maple syrup, wool to wagon rides, and carrots to sweet corn.

• All members are in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough

The Good Food Box Program is a community based initiative with a mission to improve access to affordable and healthy food for all residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes.

• a large box (or bag) bursting with flavour and nutrition costs just $20
• in addition to the assortment of fresh produce, each month's box comes with recipes prepared specifically for that month's contents.

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

COVID19 - Market and Pick Your Own open * visit farm animals * wear mask while on farm and in market * playground, wagon rides, forest trail activities, group tours and educational programs are suspended


Farm Market and family countryside activities * pick your own fruit and vegetables * October Harvest Festival, farm animals * group and school tours, birthday parties * Christmas trees

Farm market sells seasonal fruits and vegetables, lamb, beef, chicken, and pork * school tours and wagon rides

Natural and organic food co-op * natural and organically grown food, environmental cleaning products, personal care products and supplements

Family-owned winery

• grape and fruit wines and nonalcoholic juice
• tours
• wine samples
• Orchard Room Boutique sells a variety of Ocala Winery products

Pick your own orchard * apples and pumpkins available for picking in season * picnic area, corn and straw mazes, see sheep and llamas * gourds and ornamental corn * school tours available

Food bank

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

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

ClearWater Farm is the flagship project of Ontario Water Centre

• an educational farm showcasing regenerative agriculture practices that also protect the health of the land and Lake Simcoe
• offers educational programs for children, youth and families
• educational kids' programs on site inspired a virtual learning farm as well, https://www.clearwaterkids.org/map which helps parents navigate getting their children to explore outdoors no matter where they live
• has a Food Basket program where organically grown fruits and vegetables are delivered to locations in the Greater Toronto Area, in Georgina and to the Georgian Bay area
• has a farm store selling locally grown vegetables open Saturdays in July and August

An initiative of a number of community nonprofit agencies desiring to promote good nutrition. Good Food Boxes include an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables and are available to anyone in the community.

Community programs offering healthy, accessible and sustainable food and related education and assistance

Seeds for Change (Urban Agriculture)

• community gardens
• workshops for growing and processing food, urban agriculture development

Good Food Box -- fresh produce for purchase

Community Breakfast -- drop in to help prepare then enjoy free breakfast with other community members

Community Cooks -- food safety knowledge and skills for food shopping, preparation and storage through hands-on training in commercial kitchen

Community access services, community engagement, food security programs, Financial Advocacy and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program, seniors programs and youth programs

Food Security Programs -- community gardens * cooking clubs * trips to local farms

Financial Empowerment and Problem-Solving (FEPS) program -- financial literacy workshops, seasonal income tax clinic, mobile community financial worker

Community Access Services -- internet access, fax, photocopiers, holiday gift partnership

Youth Programs -- outreach worker youth 12-21 yrs

• Youth Violence Prevention 12-24 yrs
• peer mentors for 13-18 yrs
• after school drop-in and homework club
• cooking program
• summer break programs for 7-12 yrs

Seniors Programs -- social, recreation and educational programs

Support to individuals and families living below the poverty line including

• 2-3 boxes of household cleaning or hygiene products annually
• a box full of fresh fruit and vegetables twice a month
• subsidized Nursery School for children 2 1/2 - 5 years of age
• subsidized fitness classes for overall wellness
• free programs for adult socialization
• informal counseling and referrals to available resources
• skill building and training experiences that provide improved employment opportunities

COVID19 -- Meals on wheels delivery every day * market closed * other programs suspended until further notice

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Support services to build on client strengths, to build community, and to enable independent community living * participates in Toronto Ride

Meals on Wheels -- hot meals delivered to seniors, disabled persons, persons with illness and persons recovering from medical procedures

• includes hot, frozen, South Asian and Chinese meals
• Good Food Box distribution -- see separate entry Food Share

Conflict Resolution Service -- mediation to resolve landlord/tenant issues, civil disputes and organizational discord

• CRS (Conflict Resolution Services) workshops and training programs
• mediation certification programs

Local Immigration Partnership Program -- Toronto East Quadrant Local Immigration Partnership (LIP)

• active boost
• women's recreational programmes
• community events
• income tax clinic
• resource access centre -- computers available for job search and research
• community advisory group

COVID-19 measures in place. See website for details.

• Pick your own certified organic grown apples
• Fresh pressed cider, certified organic mulling spices, home baked goods, honey, local maple syrup, certified organic produce in season and local crafts available
• Wagon rides on Thanksgiving weekend and on tours
• Tours can be booked for groups such as schools, senior groups and art clubs
• Pre-order and pick-up available

Nutritious, economical meals delivered to clients' home * some special diet types can be accommodated (diabetic, vegetarian, halal, pureed, or minced meals)

Hot Meal Service - Hot meals are delivered daily * hot meals include a choice of entrée, soup and dessert

Frozen Meal Service - Frozen meal packages are delivered once a week * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * soup/dessert packages also available

Fruit and Vegetable Boxes - Fruit and vegetable boxes are delivered once every two weeks * choice of prepared, cut-up fruit and vegetables (geared to older adults) * fresh fruit box * fresh fruit and vegetable box with seasonal produce

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

Barrie Good Food Boxes are a monthly box of assorted fresh fruits and vegetables, available to anyone in the community

• bulk ordering of fresh, high-quality produce (Ontario when possible) at wholesale pricing
• each box comes with an a monthly e-newsletter with health, dietary and produce information
• one size available: $20 box includes 10 lb bag of potatoes, 2 lb bag of carrots, 2 lb onions, bag of apples, and other seasonal fruits and vegetables

The Barrie Good Food Box is a community buying program

COVID19 Community Response Team supports:

• food essentials deliveries
• household essentials deliveries
• virtual exercise and social program

Non-essential services temporarily suspended:

• community wellness group programs such as gentle fitness, dining programs, farmers' markets
• Adult Day Program (ADP)

Service reduction and/or alteration:

• transportation
• House Calls, critical visits only, virtual visits when appropriate
• Social work / care navigation / caregiver support, critical visits only, virtual visits when appropriate

Services operating as usual:

• Dementia care residence
• Transitional care
• Meals on Wheels
• Supportive Housing
• In-Home Services for high-acuity clients, service may be altered for low-acuity clients

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Multiservice community and home support agency

• adult day programs
• case management, free
• counselling
• foot care clinic
• Home at Last
• information and referral
• home care
• meals on wheels
• social and recreation activities
• support groups, free
• supportive housing services
• transportation
• volunteer opportunities

Community Wellness Program
Lunch Monday-Friday at various locations with gentle exercise

• Meals on Wheels, Monday-Sunday, hot, frozen, kosher and vegetarian meals, Wellness Boxes (fresh fruit and vegetables)
• Farmers Market, summer food program, low cost

In-Home Services
Home help, homemaking, respite care, caregiver relief

• Home at Last, hospital discharge assistance
• House Calls, interdisciplinary health care for home-bound seniors, free

Transitional Care
Short term stays for patients leaving hospital who need support before moving back home or into long-term care

Supportive Housing
Services for residents at Montgomery Place, Moore Place, George Barker Manor, and Janet Magee Manor, Toronto Community Housing Corporation

• services for residents with dementia at Ewart Angus SPRINT Home, see separate listing

Transportation
For medical appointments, shopping, personal tasks, social activities

Lead agency for Toronto Ride
Assisted transportation for frail seniors and adults with disabilities in Toronto, a partnership of community support service agencies

COVID19 -- drop in open Fri 1:30 pm-3:30 pm with a choice of dine in (limited capacity) or takeout meals

• foot clinic Fri 9:30 am-3 pm

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Drop-in

• lunch
• Good Food Box distribution -- see separate entry Foodshare
• Foodshare
• emergency clothing
• foot clinic

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID-19 -- expect longer delivery times

• certain products will have limits placed on them, including Low Protein IMD Covered Foods

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