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COVID19 All staff and volunteers now required to be fully vaccinated including a booster shot, in order to work directly with the public. Those accessing services are not required to show proof of vaccination. COVID19 Community Meals - Monday from 5pm - 6pm; Wednesday 'Seniors' Lunch from 11:30 - 12:30; Friday Market Cafe from 11am - 1pm The in-person, low-cost Access Market has returned to Fridays from 11am - 1pm. The Friday Market Café resumed on Fri, Jun 1, 2022. COVID19 Peer Advocacy office - if you or someone you know is in need of support services for income, access to healthy food, addictions, mental health, domestic violence, housing, tax filing, or just need someone with whom to talk - remote consults available with Community Connector Matthew by appointment. Contact by EMAIL or Ext 1005. Programs and services: Community Health Clinic Fri from 1 pm-4 pm community paramedics, addictions councilors, peer support available. Compost Club - Wed 9 am- 1 pm, learn about composting and food skills regarding food waste Contact: Lucas Tingle 519-3663 Ext 1002, EMAIL Seniors Green Team - Wed 9:30 am-11 am, start your morning by getting your hands dirty in the greenhouse Contact: Lucas Tingle 519-3663 Ext 1002, EMAIL 13 Grandmother Moons - Held on the fifth day after the new moon each month, we will learn about Indigenous ways together and make some handcrafts. Facilitated by Contact: Matthew Maynard 519-508-3663 Ext 1005, EMAIL Seed, Feed, and Lead - Fri 4 pm-7 pm, a fun hands-on program for youth 9 - 13 yrs to learn how to cook nutritious meals. Participants bring home a batch of what they've made to share with their families. Contact: Ben Ingoldsby 519-508-3663 Ext 1003, EMAIL Loving Spoonfuls - Tue 10 am-1 pm, new and expecting parents learn family-friendly recipes and cooking tips along with access to a family health nurse for any parenting questions. Kid friendly environment with activities by Stratford EarlyOn Centre Contact: Ben Ingoldsby 519-508-3663 Ext 1003, EMAIL Welcome Kitchen - Thu 3 pm-5 pm. Program is focused on cooking and eating a communal meal, get together for a small group of individuals being introduced to The Local for the first time. Contact: Erin Innis 519-508-3663 Ext 1001, EMAIL Kids can create their own pizzas cooked in the Stratford Chefs School wood-fired oven in the back garden at The Local. Families of all configurations welcome. Wed 5 pm-7 pm during the summer months. No registration required - just drop in. Contact Ben Ingoldsby EMAIL or call 519-508-3663 Ext 1003 for more information. A community kitchen to prepare community meals and to teach others how to prepare wholesome meals at home. Also provides The Storehouse that accepts large-scale donations from industry and agricultural sector to distribute to not-for-profit agencies, food banks and school nutrition programs throughout Perth County. Have a low-cost produce market, community meal program plus many other community programming around food and advocacy. For current programming schedule see the website HERE Urban Farming at Dufferin Park - Mon and Tue, 5 pm-7 pm. Program looks at urban farming techniques and participants work in teams. Teams share final produce items from the program. Contact: Lucas Tingle 519-508-3663 Ext 1002, EMAIL

EarlyON Child and Family Centre

Programs include:

• parent support
• community kitchen
• baking group
• breakfast program
• drop-in
• after school program
• school age program
• focus groups for youth
• babysitting course
• sewing
• adult craft time

The kitchen offers a practical learning environment, where volunteers make all the meals from scratch * prepares food for Queen Street Commons Cafe * catering available

Centre offering a range of skills, training and certification opportunities

Topics include:

• Canadian Red Cross first aid and CPR
• instructor development program
• psychological first aid/ first responder/ basic life support
• safe food handling
• smart serve
• customer service and cash register training
• babysitting and stay safe training
• WHMIS training
• computer training (Basics, Excel, Word)
• local food skills (3 week culinary program)
• Culinary Pre Apprenticeship Program ( 6 months)

Services and Programs:

• Ontario Employment Services

Assistance and advocacy for adults with intellectual disabilities

Supported Independent Living - Supports with daily living to enable people with a developmental disability to live in the community

Supports in Long-Term Care - Supports for individuals with a developmental disability who reside in long-term care

Passport Funding and Person Directed Planning - Assistance for people with a disability and their families with planning for life in the community

Community Participation Supports - Assistance for people with a disability in finding meaningful daily activities including leisure, employment and education

Gardening and cooking workshops for the community * focuses on skill development and using whole foods

Community collaborator and facilitator of food related projects that promote community gardening sustainability and self-sufficiency * advice and assistance regarding the issue of food security * arranges programs including community gardens, meal planning, and healthy eating advice

Services and Programs:

• Grow, Cook, Learn
• Westview Community Garden

Programs include Newcomer Seniors Support Group, Newcomer Women's Support Group, International cooking club and Middle Eastern women's aerobics

Support for people living with diabetes

• program provides access to a nurse, dietitian, social worker, and foot care RPN
  
• group cooking classes and support groups also available

Resource and drop-in space for youth * age-appropriate programming in recreation, leadership, arts and culture, education, prevention and awareness, and volunteering * daily activities that encourage self esteem, leadership, life and social skills, and job readiness

• gym equipped with sporting equipment
• kitchen housed with snacks and drinks
• computer stations
• video games
• television
• art supplies
• pool table

Activities include homework assistance, movie nights, and recreation

Healthy Eating - free cooking skills programs for youth aged 13-18

Variety of programming to assist children and youth with healthy development offered in various locations throughout Elgin County (St Thomas, Aylmer, Belmont, Springfield, Straffordville, Dutton, Rodney and West Lorne)

Kids Creative Cuisine - Program for children and youth ages 9-13 to learn how to safely prepare and enjoy health recipes * hygiene, kitchen safety, reading recipes, kitchen equipment, measuring ingredients, table manners, table setting, healthy choices

Red Cross Stay Safe! - Program offers basic first aid and safety skills for youth 9-13 years old * participants learn about being safe when they are without the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or trusted adult, both at home and in their communities

Red Cross Babysitting Courses - Teaches children and youth ages 11 and older the responsibilities of babysitting, safety tips for children of all ages, basic child care skills, and what to do in emergencies * Red Cross manual and completion card

S.M.A.R.T. for Girls (Stress Management and Relaxation Techniques) - Program for girls ages 8-12 years * workshops may include yoga, dance, nutrition and creative expression

Leadership team and membership work with municipal authorities to handle neighbourhood concerns, promote the neighbourhood, and encourage events and services to locate nearby. Initiatives and activities include:

• potlucks
• kids camps
• community kitchen
• recreational activities
• online multifaith devotional gatherings
• Walking a Path of Service study circles
• occasional pandemic funding support

Note:

• Member of the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition since Jan 2016
• Additional e-mail address: rrngcamps

COVID-19 -- Food Bank is open by appointment only. Resources are limited. Call for information; intake is required.

In an effort to combat hunger and poverty on campus and in the greater Guelph community, the Guelph Student FoodBank provides undergraduate and graduate University of Guelph students access to emergency food, anti-poverty resources, and referrals to other food security, anti-poverty and financial assistance groups.

Programs and services offered at various locations in the Ward.
Office at Tytler Public School by appointment only

Two Rivers Neighbourhood Group Food Bank open to Ward residents on Thursdays (drop in only) from 1 pm-6 pm at 69 Huron St (please enter using the 2nd door at the side of the building - follow the signs!)

Visit/ follow the Facebook page or contact Melanie at the Neighbourhood Group for more information trngprograms@guelphneighbourhoods.org

Contact Maryann (Parent Outreach Worker) for family support 519-803-0989

Activities include outdoor programming, events throughout the year, summer camps, community garden and food access.

Member of the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition

COVID-19 Update: Programs and services may impacted, contact for most recent changes and more information; during lockdown, delivery provided for food support programs. Programs include:

Food and Nutrition

• morning meal program for school age children
• emergency 2 day food support provided

Programs for Children and Youth

• preschool programs
• youth programs
• summer day camp

Other Community Supports

• free or low cost recreation activities for families
• seasonal community events
• referrals and advocacy

Activities include:

• local food sourcing
• collective preparation and sharing of food
• workshops
• welcomes new community members who are interested in the baking process of firing the oven, splitting wood, making dough or baking

Intercultural Community Kitchens are a space where people get together regularly to cook and eat healthy recipes and share knowledge from their cultures. Community kitchens offer the opportunity to meet others and exchange skills in a welcoming environment.

Program involving cooking lessons as well as youth-led creation and facilitated discussion on food justice topics. Recipes feature whole foods and locally sourced ingredients with vegetarian and halal options.

Assistance with food, clothing and household items during monthly client visits.

• Christmas hamper and gift programs
• referrals to other agencies and programs
• cooking classes and volunteer opportunities
• commercial kitchen shared with nonprofit groups

Donation boxes for non-perishable food and household items located at Zehrs, Freshco and Walmart stores in Fergus. Donations also accepted at the food bank. Visit website for a list of in need items.

Cooking and culinary arts classes available in two formats:
10 month program - Teaches both practical and theoretical knowledge and techniques of professional cooking. Includes 32 weeks in-class and an 8 week work placement. Students can earn up to 8 secondary school credits upon completion.
Sep-Jun, Jan-Jan (No class July or August) Mon-Fri 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Fees: $700 includes chef uniform, set of chef knives, textbooks, workbook, and food safety certifications
6 week program - Focuses on kitchen instruction: food preparation, storage, and safe handling, cooking techniques, and knife skills. A secondary school credit provided upon completion.
See website for dates. Mon-Fri 8:30 am-1:30 pm

Programs operated through the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) and funded through the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.

Due to COVID-19 this service is currently being offered virtually. Contact for more details.

A cooking and social support program for LGBTQ+ newcomers in Hamilton. Provides a safe space to learn and exchange cooking skills and budget saving tips.
Free ingredient kits are provided to participants.

Cooking and kitchen training in the Living Rock industrial kitchen. Provides work experience and training for at risk youth in the Hamilton community. Youth cook and participate in clean-up. Incentives for participation include volunteer hours and Rock Bucks to be used in Stacey's Place Youth Food Bank and Rock Shop.
Food produced in these programs is used to support the Oasis Coffeehouse meal programs.

Offers a place to plan and cook affordable meals, learn and share skills helpful in budgeting, shopping and preparation of healthy food. The initiative is aimed to address food access, reduced social isolation, community engagement and capacity building.

Offering a weekly, eight-week program in which participants learn about food, nutrition, healthy eating, kitchen safety, safe food handling, and basic cooking techniques. Offered up to four times per year.

Provides learning opportunities that help participants develop skill and confidence in the kitchen, and learn about choice and preparation of diabetes friendly food. Topics include:

• food safety education
• home cooking techniques
• nutrition
• vegetarian protein options
• money saving tips