Fare Share Food Bank Oakville
Record #: OAK0892 | Last Full Update: 30 Sep 2020 |
Memos and Bulletins | |
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Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Fare Share Food Bank Oakville * open to clients Mon 10 am-2 pm and Thu 3 pm-6:45 pm * 1240 Speers Road, Oakville * see website for full details |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 905-847-3988 |
oakvillefoodbank@gmail.com | |
Website | www.oakvillefoodbank.com |
Primary Contact | Peter Wolfraim, President |
Volunteer Coordinator | Jennifer Russell, Director |
Contact Form | www.oakvillefoodbank.com/contact |
Agency Information | |
Description (Agency) | A registered charity that operates a volunteer run food bank that accepts food donations to distribute to Oakville families in need. |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | 1987 |
Funding | Donations - tax receipts given |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Fare Share Food Bank Oakville * open to clients Mon 10 am-2 pm and Thu 3 pm-6:45 pm * 1240 Speers Road, Oakville * see website for full details ----------------------------------------------------- * food donation bins can be found at all Oakville supermarkets year round * official food drives are held at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas and donations can be dropped off at local fire stations during this time * donations are also accepted at the food bank during the times listed below and also by appointment * monetary donations are accepted to purchase perishable food including chicken, ground beef, fish, cheese and fresh and frozen vegetables and fruit * program participants are eligible to receive a food order once each calendar month * currently provides food to approximately 400 Oakville families * families with children are given a grocery store voucher for the purchase of milk * usually has formula for babies up to 18 months but not all brands are available * also have diapers, baby food and wipes |
Hours | Mon 10 am-2 pm * Thu 3 pm-7 pm |
Areas Served | Oakville |
Eligibility | Available to residents of Oakville * participants may be screened for financial need |
Application | Applicants are asked to come to the Food Bank during the hours listed above * no appointment is needed |
Languages | English |
Fees | None |
Site Information | |
Site Location | between Third Line and Fourth Line, south side of Speers Rd |
Located In Community | Oakville |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Fourth Line and Speers Rd |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Categories and Classification | |
HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Food |
HCSD Sub Heading | Baby Food / Infant Formula ; Food Banks ; Infant Formula / Baby Food |
Service Categories | Diapers ; Food Banks ; Food Donation Programs ; Formula/Baby Food |