Record Added
Add Record
Suggest Update
Volunteer Opportunities
Suggest New Volunteer Opportunity
Print Version (New Window)
PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK4119 | Last Full Update: 23 Nov 2020 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
|---|---|
| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Some Food for Life Outreach Programs have closed * see website for updated list of programs currently running |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-635-1106 |
| info@foodforlife.ca | |
| Website | www.foodforlife.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/FoodforLifeCanada/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/foodforlifecan/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/food-for-life Twitter: twitter.com/foodforlife |
| Primary Contact | Donna Slater, Director of Programs and Community Partnerships; Phone: 905-635-1106 ext 221; Email: donna@foodforlife.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Graham Hill, Executive Director; Email: graham@foodforlife.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Emily Booth, Manager of Volunteer Experience; Phone: 905-635-1106 ext 224; Email: emily@foodforlife.ca |
| Contact Form | www.foodforlife.ca/contact-us/ |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A registered charity that collects surplus perishable food from grocery stores, restaurants and the corporate food sector and distributes the product to those in need throughout Halton and beyond |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1995 |
| Primary Executive | Roland Walton, Chair |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Halton Region ; Grants - Trillium Foundation ; Donations - local service clubs ; United Way - Halton & Hamilton |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Some Food for Life Outreach Programs have closed * see website for updated list of programs currently running ------------------------------------------ Food is distributed to the Food for Life Outreach Programs, local food banks and agencies for low income and subsidized housing areas throughout Halton Region * emphasis is on perishable goods such as produce, meat, dairy and fresh bread * Food for Life sites have no barriers to access (no identification required * bring 1-2 grocery bags) Neighbourhood Food Programs * find food programs in your community Essential Goods Delivery Toolkits available include: * Agriculture - showcases the tax benefits and process for farms to donate excess food * Corporate - showcases how easy it is for the food sector to donate excess food * Public & Student Educator - includes tools to help students and the general public understand hunger in the community, while aligning knowledge on food waste |
| Hours | Warehouse: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Hamilton |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Contact Shazia Wall at 905-635-1106 ext 225 for food assistance and information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 2258 Mountainside Dr Burlington, ON L7P 1B7 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - mailing address |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Food |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Fresh Food Programs |
| Service Categories | Food Collection and Storage ; Good Food Boxes ; Hunger/Poverty Action Groups |