Caledon Community Services
Life - The Exchange Food Support+ - Community Support, Community Engagement, Community Building
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Record #:
CWL1089
Last Modified:
06 May 2024
Last Full Update:
21 Feb 2024
Description & Services
| Description | Nutritious food and community programs designed for Caledon area Community Support - confidential one-on-one support, programs and resources to address the challenges faced by individuals and families in the community. Programs and resources include: care coordination, food support, help with heat, subsidies for recreation, education and more Community Engagement - a place for farmers and food distributors to send in their excess produce and other products that will supplement the nutritional needs of many community residents Community Building - through support of community members, CCS services and programs are available to everyone in the community. Offers opportunities for businesses to increase their presence within the community, create a team building experience and get involved to make a positive impact Community Food Donations - help from the community to host a food drive or just drop food off. Current needs are jam, honey, Nutella, peanut butter, mac'n cheese, pasta sauce, canned tomatoes, cereal, ketchup, BBQ sauce, flour, oil, sugar, almond milk, family size juice and juice boxes, crackers, cookies and kids' snacks (granola bars, fruit cups, fruit snacks, popcorn, pudding cups) Food Support Program - a selection of healthy fresh and packaged food provided to ensure nutritional needs are met * open to residents of Caledon who are on limited incomes Community Kitchen - A place to gather and learn about basic nutrition and how to prepare meals NOTE: Services provided to residents in the Town of Caledon only Services NOT provided to residents of Brampton, Malton, Dufferin County, North Etobicoke and West Woodbridge |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm |
| Areas Served | Caledon ; (Services NOT provided to residents of Brampton, Malton, Dufferin County, North Etobicoke and West Woodbridge) |
| Eligibility | Residents of the Town of Caledon |
| Application | Call |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English |
Contact Information
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hwy 50 and Healey Rd |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | Administrative: 905-584-2300 ext 276 Assessment: 905-584-2300 ext 201 |
| Fax | 905-951-2303 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-833-552-2748 |
| info@ccs4u.org | |
| Website | ccs4u.org/life/the-exchange |
| Primary Contact | Kim D'Eri, Manager, Community Animation; Phone: 905-584-2300 ext 202; Email: kderi@ccs4u.org |
| Alternate Contact | Kelly Towsley; Phone: 905-584-2300 ext 235 |
| Primary Executive | Geraldine Aguiar, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-584-2300 ext 213; Email: gaguiar@ccs4u.org |
| Alternate Executive | Michelle Veinot, Director, Community Resources; Phone: 905-584-2300 ext 211; Email: mveinot@ccs4u.org |
Other Details
| Established | 2014 |
| Funding | City / Town ; United Way |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
Subjects
| Subjects | Food banks ; Food cooperatives |