Local Community Food Centre

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Record #: PER1902

Last Modified: 27 Jul 2021

Last Full Update: 12 Apr 2021

Description
Description (Service)	COVID19 community meals by delivered within Stratford limits Mon 5 pm-6 pm, Wed and Fri 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Order by noon the day before and send address (including postal code), a contact number and number of meals required at EMAIL or leave message at 519-508-3663 ext 1001 COVID19 Low cost produce market available by delivery Thu. Must order by 3 pm on Tue. Contact to order or go to website HERE Community Access Market open on site for in-person shoppers Fri 11:30 am-1 pm. Dining room open for shoppers only for coffee and light lunch COVID19 Peer Advocacy office - if you or someone you know is in need of support services for income, access to healthy food, addictions, mental health, domestic violence, housing, tax filing, or just need someone with whom to talk - is available for remote consults with Community Connector Matthew by appointment. Contact by EMAIL or Ext 1005 Food Fit 6 week online program starting Wed Jun 30, 2021 3 pm-6 pm. To register contact Sarah at Ext 1003 or EMAIL Community Action Training 6 week online program Tue Jun 22-Jul 27, 2021 10 am-12 noon. To register contact Matthew Maynard at Ext 1005 or EMAIL All other programs paused To Stratford with Love will be delivered in 2020 from The Local. Dec 19, 2020 4:30 pm-6:30 pm. Go HERE to register or HERE to volunteer. Stratford Hospitality Worker Fund grant applications open until Jun 30, 2021 for those who have been laid off and those previously employed by one or more establishment in Stratford in 2019/2020. Call ext 1005 or EMAIL Downloadable application available HERE A community kitchen to prepare community meals and to teach others how to prepare wholesome meals at home. Also provides The Storehouse - accepts large-scale donations from industry and agricultural sector to distribute to not-for-profit agencies, food banks and school nutrition programs throughout Perth County. Low cost produce market Community meal program For our current programming schedule see the website
Service Details
Public Comments	Closed December 25 - January 2
Hours	COVID19 Meal delivery Mon 5 pm-6 pm, Wed and Fri 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Dining room open for coffee and light lunch for Community Access Market shoppers Fri 11:30 am-1 pm Low cost produce market by delivery on Thu. Open on-site Fri 11:30 am-1 pm Peer Advocacy remote consults by appointment only Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Community drop-in meals: Dinner - Mon 5:15 pm-6:30 pm, Senior's Lunch - Wed 11:30 am-1 pm (exercise sessions starts at 10:30 am), Wellness Breakfast - Thu 8:30 am-9:30 am . Closed for Christmas break Dec 23, 2019 to Jan 1, 2020 For other programs, hours vary, call or email to confirm session details or to register
Areas Served	Perth County ; Stratford
Eligibility	No restrictions other than age or group specific programs
Application	Individuals: Drop in for meals and sign up for programs Non profit organizations: Fill out application to determine eligibility for Store House
Languages	English
Fees	Service - Nominal cost for Community Access Market ; None - All programs and meals are free of charge but donations are welcomed.
Address and Location
Site Location	Former Country Depot / Stratford Farm Co-op
Located In Community	Stratford
Address & Map	612 Erie St Stratford, ON N5A 2P1 View Google Map
Intersection	Erie St and Lorne Ave
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office Phone	519-508-3663
E-Mail	info@thelocalcfc.org
Website	www.thelocalcfc.org
Social Media	Facebook: www.facebook.com/localcfc/ Twitter: twitter.com/TheLocalCFC
Primary Contact	Debra Swan, Executive Director; Phone: ext 1008; Email: debra@thelocalcfc.org
Alternate Contact	Derek Barnes, Manager of Community Outreach; Phone: ext 1004; Email: derek@thelocalcfc.org
Volunteer Coordinator	Mike Lurz, Volunteer and Resource Coordinator; Phone: ext 1006; Email: volunteers@thelocalcfc.org