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Organization:
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Halton Food Connect - Halton Region - Mobile Service - Free Monthly Grocery Delivery for Ontario Works Recipients
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Phone Numbers:
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905-581-3663 (905-581-FOOD)
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Dates Available:
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- informed of eligibility usually between 5th and 10th of the month
- deliveries scheduled between 2nd week and end of the month
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Service Description:
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A collaborative initiative between Halton Region and three community agencies: Burlington Food Bank, Food For Life and Kerr Street Mission which provide monthly food deliveries to Ontario Works clients, helping to improve food security
A program that provides free monthly grocery deliveries to the homes of Ontario Works recipients in the Halton Region
- recipients receive a package once per month including a box of assorted fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as a choice of protein
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Application:
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- Registrations are taken to the end of each month, for deliveries the following month
- Once registration is completed initially, it rolls over without further action required by the client
- Registration can be completed over the phone at 905-581-3663 ext 1, or using the self-serve form at: https://haltonfoodconnect.ca/registration-form/
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- active recipient of Ontario Works benefits
- living in Halton Region
- recipients of the HFC program must be present to accept their delivery, or make arrangements with another member of their household to be present
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