The Table Community Food Centre
The Table Community Food Centre
- Description
- Good Food Bank: 3-5 day supply of fresh food and pantry staples for individuals and families, available once a month. Food bank accepts food donations.
Community Meals: Healthy dinners for the community.
Peer Advocacy: Support, referrals and resources to community members seeking help with housing, income support, etc. Offer help process applications for low-income supports for energy bills including the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP). No appointment necessary.
After-School Program: Free after-school program which provides hands-on fun in the garden and kitchen where children 8-11 years old learn to grow and cook healthy food. Activities also include physical activity, games and art. Pre-registration is required.
Community Kitchen: Offers a range of cooking, nutrition and health programs. Some programs are drop-in, others by registration. Call or visit website for current program schedule.
Community Garden: Participants take home vegetables and learn how to grow healthy food, connect with others in a welcoming space and enjoy the outdoor setting. Hosts a series of monthly gardening workshops throughout the winter as well as work parties in early spring and fall.
Community Action Network: Discussions of current events, community issues and how to create change in the community, organize local actions to address poverty and food access. Lunch is provided.
Volunteers: Volunteer opportunities available that are open to everyone. Offer an array of shifts to fit any schedule.
- Eligibility
- Priority access to all programs is given to people living on low incomes.
- Application Process
- Self-referrals accepted * drop-in programs and services available * a list of preferred food donations is available on the website
Contacts can be reached at the following details:
• Good Food Bank Coordinator, ext 2
• Volunteer/Advocacy Coordinator, ext 4
• Community Chef, ext 5
• Community Kitchens Coordinator, After-School Program Coordinator, Community Meals (delivery) ext 6
• Executive Director, ext 8
• Community Garden Coordinator, ext 28 or joanna@thetablecfc.org
• Community Advocacy Office, ext 29 or advocacy@thetablecfc.org
- Office
- 613-267-6428
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- info@thetablecfc.org
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish, French - limited, Spanish - limited
- Fees
- Donation - accepted ; None
- Documents Required
- Contact for details
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Topic(s)
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- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- Community Navigation of Eastern Ontario / Navigation communautaire de l’Est ontarien
- Last Updated On
- March 14, 2023
- Address
- 190 Gore St E
Perth, ON, K7H 1K3
Cross street: Gore St E and Craig St
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon2:00 pm to 5:00 pmWed3:30 pm to 6:00 pmFri2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Good Food Bank Mon 2 pm-5 pm, Tue deliveries before 5 pm, Wed 3:30 pm-6 pm, Fri 2 pm-5 pm
Community Meal Fri 4:30 pm-6 pm - Service Area(s)
- Lanark County
