Durham and District Food Bank
Service: Christmas Assistance, Durham and District Food Bank
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Record #:
GBA2773
Last Modified:
09 May 2024
Last Full Update:
18 Oct 2023
Description
| Description (Service) | Provides Christmas meal. Meal/hamper usually includes turkey, vegetables, meal condiments, fruit and milk. Provides a gift for children under the age of 16. Special requests (diapers, etc.) can be made to meet individual needs. Meal will be delivered to those in town. Out of town clients will pick up the meal at the parking lot of the Northern Credit Union (118 Queen St S). Donations Donations will be accepted until the Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023:
Volunteers needed in December to fill hampers, call 519-369-6860 for details and to confirm location. |
Service Details
| Hours | Pick up or drop off of application forms during business hours. Pick up time for hamper will be given at registration. Registration Deadline: Dec 1, 2023 Pickup or delivery: Dec 23, 2023 |
| Areas Served | West Grey ; Parts of South Gate |
| Boundaries | Serving the catchment area with boundaries N to Dornoch, E to Priceville, S to Holstein and W to Allan Park, including the town of Durham. |
| Eligibility | Low income families. Registration is required to receive a hamper.
Residency Requirements: Serving the catchment area with boundaries N to Dornoch, E to Priceville, S to Holstein and W to Allan Park, including the town of Durham. |
| Application | Application forms available mid Oct at Heritage Corner Variety (393 Garafraxa St N), The Bookstore (144 Garafraxa St S), Durham Library (453 Garafraxa St S) or by phone. Completed application can be dropped off at any of these locations. People living outside the village of Durham can register by phone at 519-369-6860. Number of people in the house and proof of income and expenses required as well as number and ages of any children ages 16 or under (as outlined in the application form). |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | West Grey |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Elizabeth St and Hwy 6 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Contact information
| Office Phone | 519-369-6860 |
| durhamfoodbank@gmail.com | |
| Primary Contact | Audrey Kell, Chair |
| Alternate Contact | Linda Burnett; Phone: 519-369-2352 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1385 Durham, ON Canada N0G 1R0 |
