Record #: OAK9122 | Last Full Update: 01 Feb 2022 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 905-469-3113 |
Website | www.food4kidshalton.ca |
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Primary Contact | Beth Griffin, Program Coordinator; Phone: 905-469-3113 ext 1; Email: beth@food4kidshalton.ca |
Agency Information | |
Description (Agency) | A registered charity that provides food packages of healthy food for children with limited or no food during weekend periods and throughout the summer months |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | 2012 |
Primary Executive | Dania Thurman, Executive Director; Phone: 905-469-3113 ext 2; Email: dania@food4kidshalton.ca |
Funding | Grants ; Donations |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Distributes healthy food packages to 58 schools supporting more than 500 students throughout Burlington and Oakville * food items are packed by volunteers and delivered to schools every Friday * at the school, the food package is placed discreetly into the student's own backpack helping to shield the child from any stigma associated with hunger or receiving food assistance * each child in the home receives their own food package even those not school aged |
Hours | Hours not specified |
Areas Served | Burlington ; Oakville |
Eligibility | Ages: 4 year(s) - 14 year(s)
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Application | An application form is completed by parents and signed off by the school |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Site Information | |
Located In Community | Burlington |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Appleby Line/Harvester West of Appleby Line |
Physical Access | Not Applicable - food delivered to schools |
Categories and Classification | |
Service Categories | Categorical Program Administrative Units ~ Hunger/Food Issues |