Foster Farm Family House
Record #: OCR0762 | Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2019 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR ; Ottawa Coalition of Community Houses |
Location & Accessibility | |
Located In Community | Ottawa |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Pinecrest Rd and Hwy 417 |
Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Parking | Free parking |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | COVID-19 (20 April 2020): Due to COVID19, the Foster Farm Food Bank is running on an appointment-only basis until further notice. Call 613-596-4866 to make an appointment. All other programs are on hold until further notice. Community house * acts as a resource centre where a variety of services and activities are offered to the tenants and the residents of the Foster Farm community Daily drop-in * sewing room * afterschool programs * Youth programs * computer access * bread baskets * Food bank * Tuesday pastry and bread giveaways * Gently Used Closet * many seasonal social and recreational activities |
Hours | COVID-19 Food Bank Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm Administration Mon-Tue 8:30 am-4 pm * Wed 8:30 am-3:30 pm * Thu 8:30 am-3:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-2:30 pm |
Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
Boundaries | Food Bank - (North-South) Carling Ave to Highway 417; (East-West) Woodroffe Ave to Richmond Rd |
Eligibility | Tenants and residents of the Foster Farm community |
Application | Call for information or drop in. To locate the food bank serving a region, use the Ottawa Food Bank locator by clicking here. * NOTE: be aware the postal code may direct callers living close to a boundary to the wrong food bank. Always inform the callers of this possibility. The clients should provide their address to ensure they are oriented towards the right resource. If you are unsure of a referral, call the Food Bank. |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | None |
Service Categories | Community Meals ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ; Food Banks ; General Clothing Provision ; Needlecraft Instruction ; Neighbourhood Multipurpose Centres |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-596-4866 |
m.knight@pqchc.com | |
Primary Executive | Marie-Louise Knight, Community House Coordinator |
Other Details | |
Established | 1989 |
Funding | City / Town ; Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations - Ottawa Food Bank * local churches * Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre |
Print Material | Brochure |