Fare Share Food Bank Oakville
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0892 | Last Full Update: 28 May 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-847-3988 |
| oakvillefoodbank@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.oakvillefoodbank.com |
| Primary Contact | Peter Wolfraim, President |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jennifer Russell, Director |
| Email 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) | * 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 | Only available to residents of Oakville * participants are 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 |
