Henvey Inlet First Nation

Site: Henvey Inlet First Nation Health Centre

Service: Good Food Box Program

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Record #: CIR0846 Last Modified: 05 Nov 2019 Last Full Update: 04 Dec 2018
Description
Description (Service)
  • Operates a community-based food purchasing system that makes fresh fruits and vegetables available to community members (contents vary by season) for reasonable price  
  • Provides a large good food box once per month  
  • Offers a variety of fruit and vegetables such as carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries and apples 
  • Includes a monthly newsletter with easy recipes for how to use some of the produce in the box along with nutritional, storage and other tips
Service Details
Public Comments Tribal Council: Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN)  
Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) 
Robinson-Huron Treaty
Hours Health Centre Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon 
Call for scheduled food box pick-up day
Areas Served Henvey Inlet First Nation
Eligibility Members of Henvey Inlet First Nation
Application
  • Pre-order and pre-pay for good food box at beginning of month 
  • Pick-up available at Health Centre third week of month 
  • If food box not picked up by 3 pm on scheduled day, box will be given to another family 
  • If transportation is required for any events, must make arrangements with the Health Centre 3 days prior to the event
 
NOTE: Remember to return purple/blue tote bags to the Health Centre
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, available upon request
Fees Program - $20 for good food box ; None
Address and Location
Site Location Community is located 1 km E off Hwy 69 along Pickerel River Rd approx 80 km S of Sudbury
Located In Community Henvey Inlet First Nation
Address & Map
Health Centre
354A Pickerel River Rd
Pickerel, ON P0G 1J0
 
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Intersection Pickerel River Rd and Sub Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office Phone 705-857-1221
Toll Free Phone 1-866-252-3330
Fax 705-857-0730
E-Mail admin@henveymedicalcentre.com
Website www.hifn.ca
Primary Contact Kara Newton, Community Health Educator; Phone: 705-857-1221 ext 222; Email: kara.harkness@henveymedicalcentre.com
Alternate Contact Kerri Campbell, Native Child and Family Worker; Phone: 705-857-1221 ext 225; Email: kerri.campbell@henveymedicalcentre.com

Agency Overview

About This Agency
Henvey Inlet First Nation
Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Henvey Inlet First Nation community members
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Locations for this Service

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Henvey Inlet First Nation Health Centre
Health Centre
354A Pickerel River Rd
Pickerel, ON P0G 1J0
 
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