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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: HAL0102 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 08 Jun 2020 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | COVID19 Those in need line up at the front door. Volunteers will gather requested items from list. Minden Food Bank provides fresh and canned or frozen meat, vegetables, fruits, cereal, eggs, baby food, bread and a limited supply of personal care products to needy families once a month. Amount of food and/or products is determined by need and size of family. Usually 7-10 days worth of food is distributed at each visit. Community kitchen makes flash frozen foods and distributes. Food centre has been comprised into a small distribution hub as well as a community kitchen. Teaches cooking to children as well as adults (from community living) to support their mental well-being. |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | COVID-19 Mon, Wed 11 am-3:30 pm, Tue, Thu: 10 am-2 pm Mon, Wed 11 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Bobcaygeon ; Carnarvon ; Dorset ; Dysart ; Ingersoll ; Kinmount ; Minden ; Norland ; Stanhope ; Also serving - Algonquin Highlands, Oxtongue & Locklin, |
| Boundaries | Minden Hills, Algonquin Highlands, Kinmount. Referrals to other Food Banks can be arranged by office for more details. |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Questionnaire, please bring identification. (No ID required now because of COVID-19) |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Former Lawyers Office, Beside Axis Drug Store |
| Located In Community | Minden |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Entrance, Parking |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 705-286-6838 |
| Crisis Phone | 705-286-6838 |
| mindencommunityfoodcentre@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.mindenfoodbank.org |
| Primary Contact | Joanne Barnes, Chair, Minden Food Bank; Phone: (Residence) 705-854-9208 |
| Mailing Address | c/o Minden Food Bank Box 893 Minden, ON K0M 2K0 |