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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: PER1902 | Last Modified: 31 May 2022 | Last Full Update: 20 Oct 2021 |
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| Description (Service) | 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 by delivery within Stratford limits Mon 5 pm-6 pm, Wed 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Order by noon the day before and send address (including postal code), a contact number and number of meals required to EMAIL or leave message at 519-508-3663 Ext 1001. Senior's Lunches - resume on Wed, Jun 1 2022, 11:30 am. The in-person, low-cost Access Market has returned to Fridays from 11:30am - 1pm. The Friday Market Cafe will resume on Fri, Jun 1, 2022. Covid protocols are in effect so please be patient and kind with staff, volunteers, and fellow-market shoppers. 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 - COVID19 all temporarily paused until further notice. Fri 1 pm–4 pm community paramedics, addictions councillors, peer support available. A Growing Family - Thu 4 pm-5 pm, for families of all configurations that teaches basic gardening skills and incorporates Indigenous foods and teachings Contact: Lucas Tingle 519-3663 Ext 1002, EMAIL Compost Club - Wed 9 am– 1 am, 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 - 10 am–12 pm, Sat Nov 9 and Sat Dec 9, 2021. Held on the fifth day after the new moon each month, we will learn about Indigenous ways together and make some handcrafts. 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: Sarah Pike 519-508-3663 Ext 1003, EMAIL Loving Spoonfuls - Thu 10 am-12 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 Contact: Sarah Pike 519-508-3663 Ext 1003, EMAIL Welcome Kitchen - Wed 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: Sarah Pike 519-508-3663 Ext 1003, EMAIL 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 |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | Closed Dec 20, 2021-Jan 2, 2022 |
| Hours | COVID19 Meal delivery Mon 5 pm-6 pm and Wed 11:30am - 12:30pm. Seniors Lunch starting in-person on Jun 1, 2022 at 11:30 am. The Friday Market Cafe will resume on Fri, Jun 1, 2022, 11:30 am. Dining room open for coffee and light lunch for Community Access Market shoppers Fri 11:30 am-1 pm. Open on-site Fri 11:30 am-1 pm. Peer Advocacy remote consults by appointment only. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm. For other programs, hours vary, call or email to confirm session details or to register. |
| Areas Served | Perth County ; Stratford |
| Eligibility | No restrictions other than age or group specific programs |
| Application | Individuals: Drop in for meals and sign up for programs. Non profit organizations: Fill out application to determine eligibility for Store House. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - Nominal cost for Community Access Market ; None - All programs and meals are free of charge but donations are welcomed. |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Former Country Depot / Stratford Farm Co-op |
| Located In Community | Stratford |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Erie St and Lorne Ave |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-508-3663 |
| info@thelocalcfc.org | |
| Website | https://thelocalcfc.org/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/localcfc/ Twitter: twitter.com/TheLocalCFC |
| Primary Contact | Debra Swan, Executive Director; Phone: ext 1008; Email: debra@thelocalcfc.org |
| Alternate Contact | Derek Barnes, Manager of Community Outreach; Phone: ext 1004; Email: derek@thelocalcfc.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Chris Schroer, Volunteer and Resource Coordinator; Phone: ext 1002; Email: chris@thelocalcfc.org |