The Local Community Food Centre

Record #: PER2097

Last Modified: 06 Nov 2024

Last Full Update: 21 Aug 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Community Meals - Mon 4:30 pm-6 pm; Fri Market Cafe 11 am-1 pm

Low-cost Community Access Market - Mon 4 pm-6pm and Fri 11am-1pm.

Community Connector office - support services for income, access to healthy food, addictions, mental health, domestic violence, housing, tax filing, OESP applications and services available in the City. Contact by EMAIL or Ext 1005.

Programs and services:

Community Health Clinic Fri 1 pm-4 pm - community paramedics, addictions councillors, nurse practitioner and City housing outreach worker available.

Seniors Green Team - Wednesday 10:00 am-12:00 noon, working in the greenhouse Contact: Lucas 519-3663 Ext 1004, EMAIL

Urban Farming at Dufferin Park - Tueday - 5 pm-7 pm (November to March at The Local. April to November at Dufferin Park. Program looks at urban farming techniques and participants work in teams. Contact: Lucas 519-508-3663 Ext 1002, EMAIL

13 Grandmother Moons Learning Circle - Held on the fifth day after the new moon - learn about Indigenous ways together and make some handcrafts. Facilitated by Patsy Day. Contact: Margaret Smart 519-508-3663 Ext 1008, EMAIL

Kitchen Connections - Programs are listed on the web site and posted on facebook and instagram. Participants will gain confidence in the kitchen and make new friends while mastering practical life skills and learning about positive eating habits. Cover a range of topics from food and kitchen safety, how food connects people, and food mapping, to create. Explore the exciting world of food and share delicious meals around the community table. Contact: Lucy 519-508-3663 Ext 1003, EMAIL

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. For current programming schedule see the website HERE

Service Details

Hours	Meals Mon 4:30 pm - 6pm; Fri 11am - 1pm. Access Market Mon 4pm - 6pm ; Fri 11am - 1pm. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm. For other programs, hours vary, call or email to confirm session details or to register. Closed Dec 22, 2024 until Jan 5, 2025.
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	All programs and meals are free of charge but donations are welcomed. Nominal charge for Community Access Market

Address and Location

Located In Community	Stratford
Address & Map	612 Erie St Stratford, ON Canada N5A 2P1
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-508-3663
E-Mail	info@thelocalcfc.org
Website	thelocalcfc.org/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localcfc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelocalcommunityfoodcentre/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/52609094 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLocalCFC
Primary Contact	Margaret Smart, Executive Director; Phone: Ext 1008; Email: margaret@thelocalcfc.org
Alternate Contact	Julie Docker Johnson, Community Connector; Phone: 519-508-3663 Ext 1005; Email: communityconnector@thelocalcfc.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Pam Mugford, Volunteer Engagement Facilitator; Phone: 519-508-3663 Ext 1006; Email: volunteers@thelocalcfc.org
Mailing Address	612 Erie St Stratford, ON Canada N5A 2P1