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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK4119 | Last Full Update: 06 Nov 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-635-1106 |
| info@foodforlife.ca | |
| Website | www.foodforlife.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Food-for-Life-Halton/175489809175661 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 |
| Alternate Contact | Graham Hill, Executive Director |
| 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) | 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) To find food programs in your community, visit www.finding-food.com 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 |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Contact Donna at 905-635-1106 ext 221 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 | |
| Service Categories | Food Collection and Storage ; Food Preparation Facilities ; Fresh Food ; Hunger/Poverty Action Groups |
