Healthy Food Bag Program

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11 Lynx Rd
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
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807-229-1836
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Fax: 807-229-3367
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

Application

  • To register for program contact Diabetes Coordinator at the Health Centre
  • Fee must be paid at Band Office (Reception) the first Friday of the month

  • Receipt is issued which must be dropped off at Health Centre

  • Pick-up date is advertised in community newsletter or call Health Centre

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg

Fees

  • $15 fee per month
  • No charge for Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Old Age Security (OAS) clients
  • No charge for families with children ages birth - 6 years and pregnant women

Contacts

Tammi Shaw - Diabetes Coordinator
807-229-1836 Ext 607 * tammi.shaw@picriver.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibwe, available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Provides a monthly bag of healthy groceries for participants
  • Provides items that reflect seasonal food and market price
  • Works by individual or family paying fee ahead and collecting bag of groceries at a later date
  • Last updated: Oct 16, 2024: Suggest an edit