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BRU0003
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
12 Jul 2023
Description
| Description (Service) | Local food bank provides emergency food to residents in Tobermory and surrounding areas. Donations of non-perishable items always welcomed and appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at the Tobermory Post Office or at the Meeting Place during Food Bank hours. Financial donations can be e-transferred to TobermoryFoodBank@gmail.com (if donation is greater than $20, send an email with your address so a tax receipt can be issued). Donations can also be made by cheque payable to Tobermory Food Bank and mailed to Jennifer Dewey, 211 Eagle Road, Tobermory, ON, N0H 2R0. Provides Easter and Thanksgiving Hampers. Call to register in advance. Provides Christmas hampers with toys for children 16 years old and younger. Toys/gifts are distributed by Tobermory Food Bank and are collected by Northern Bruce Peninsula Firefighters Association. |
Service Details
| Public Comments | There will not be regular food bank hours on Dec 19, 2023. Regular food banks hours will resume on Dec 26, 2023 Food bank not provided on statutory holidays. |
| Hours | Food Bank: Tue 1 pm-3 pm, call anytime for urgent access Thanksgiving hamper distribution: Oct 3, 2023 Christmas hamper for 2023:
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| Areas Served | Northern Bruce Peninsula |
| Boundaries | Miller Lake up to Tobermory |
| Eligibility | Residents in need of assistance.
Christmas toys are available for children 16 years old and younger Boundries: Miller Lake up to Tobermory |
| Application | Walk in. No appointment required. For Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas hampers, sign up at the food bank during regular hours or call Linda at 519-596-2333, Jim at 519-375-1010 or Jennifer at 519-596-2188. Registration is required to receive a hamper For Christmas toys, age and gender of child is required. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Northern Bruce Peninsula |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hwy 6 and Centennial Dr |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-375-7010 |
| tobermoryfoodbank@gmail.com | |
| Primary Contact | Jim Mosiuk, Chair, Food Bank Committee |
| Alternate Contact | Linda Godhue, Secretary; Phone: 519-596-2333 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jennifer Dewey, Treasurer; Phone: 519-596-2188 |
| Mailing Address | c/o Linda Godhue PO Box 144 Tobermory, ON Canada N0H 2R0 |