The NDG Food Depot has been servicing the NDG community since 1986 and has become one of the recognized food security organizations in the area. Working together with schools and other organizations in the NDG community, has proven to be a successful formula.
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Our Objectives
1 To improve the access to healthy and affordable food those living with low incomes:
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by distributing free emergency food baskets, and
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by working with other groups such as collective gardens, a collective fresh produce buying group and a community kitchen.
2 To help users deal with the issues surrounding and contributing to poverty:
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by providing pamphlets and contacts with other groups offering services that are pertinent to food bank users.
3 To sensitize the public to the poverty and hunger that exists:
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by public presentations, visits to schools and articles in the media.
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Membership
In addition to the constant need for basic food items, the NDG Food Depot also needs additional financial support, and this is why we are seeking the help of those citizens who are in a position to provide it. We invite you to join as a member under the following categories:♦ Regular Member at $5/year (or 5 hours volunteer work)
♦ Supporting Member at $25/year
♦ Benefactor at $100/year (or more). application form.
We would like to thank all those who have contributed to the work of the food bank by becoming a member. top
How can you reach us and when are we open?
One block south of Sherbrooke, 5 blocks west of Decarie Blvd.
Telephone: (514) 483-4680 E-mail top
Facts about the NDG Food Depot
Hunger and poverty does not discriminate.Who uses the food depot? 25% of food bank users are children younger than 14. Our food bank users come from all sectors, age groups, family situations, cultural and linguistic groups. Hunger does not discriminate between those in good health and poor, with and without mental illness, those with low paying jobs and no jobs, recent immigrants and families who have been here for generations.
Did you know that many of those who depend on the NDG Food Depot are school aged children and younger? Help us help others! Charitable and non-perishable food donations are urgently needed especially: baby food, macaroni & cheese and cans of tuna, beans, vegetables and fruits. top
Donations
Charitable donations are needed to purchase additional food staples in bulk and to cover fixed expenses such as heat, light and rent. Cheques can be made out to "NDG Food Depot" and mailed to 2121 Oxford, Montreal, QC H4A 2X7 along with your full name and mailing address for tax receipt purposes. Online Visa or Master Card donations are also accepted through CanadaHelps.org, a non-profit charitable collection e-commerce that facilitates donations to Canadian charities such as ours. (Please note a small credit card transaction fee will be deducted before the tax receipt amount is calculated.)
Non-perishable food items make up the bulk of our supply. These range from canned goods, to grains, pasta, soups and baby formula.
A steady stream of donations are needed year round. Just as we must eat regularly, the demand on the NDG Food Depot is unrelenting. The summer months are the most difficult, donations are low and do not fulfill the needs of the community. top
Volunteers
We urgently need volunteers with cars.A regular group of volunteers is needed for food distribution, 3 times a week. The high demand and sheer volume of traffic makes these regular volunteers indispensible. Volunteers are also needed for fundraising and food collection which has been the backbone of our existance; unfortunately, empty bins cannot feed the hungry.
Contact us to find out how you can help and become a volunteer. top
Events
· Fundraising is constant throughout the year and essential in order to replenish depleting resources. Non-perishable donations can be dropped at the NDG Food Depot during opening hours. Every little bit helps!2009
· The Annual General Meeting, will be held on Thursday June 25th at 7PM at the Food Depot, 2121 Oxford, Montreal (corner de Maisonneuve). Everyone is welcome to participate!
· The NDG Ringuette team is holding a fundraiser/food collection for the NDG Food Depot Friday, March 27th at 8 p.m. at the Doug Harvey Arena. They are playing a ringuette game against radio station 94.7 FM. Thanks to all.
2008
· Annual Food Drive on Saturday December 6th. It was again a resounding success and we would like to thank everyone, both donors and volunteers for their efforts.
· Bake & Book Sale also in December. Thank you to Doreen and all her helpers for this fundraiser.
· 12th Annual Hot Dog BBQ.
· The Summer Day Camps' Food Drive, was yet another success. A big thank-you to all of the youthful volunteers.
· The Annual General Meeting, on June 12. Everyone was welcome to participate!
2007
· The annual door-to-door food drive on December 8th.
· 11th Annual Hot Dog BBQ.
· The Summer Day Camps' Food Drive.
· The Annual General Meeting.
2006
· The Annual Food Drive at the end of November.
· 10th Annual Hot Dog BBQ.
· The Summer Day Camps' Food Drive.
· The Annual General Meeting.
2005
· Annual Food Drive: On November 26th.
· Bake & Book Sale also in November.
· Comedy Show and again in November. · Benefit at Brutopia August. · 9th Annual Hot Dog BBQ.
· Day Camps' Food Drive, Summer.
· Concert: St. Columba Church choir at Loblaw's (St. Jacques & Cavendish) on February 12th. 2004 · Annual Food Drive: On December 11th, 2004.
· Bake & Book Sale: November 20th and 21st.
· Comedy Show November 4th. · Benefit at Brutopia September. · 8th Annual Hot Dog BBQ, August.
· Day Camps' Food Drive, Summer.
· Annual General Meeting on June 15th.
· Rock Concert at Club One January 30th featured Taylor Made, EF and Alex Gardner. 2003 · Car Hop at Loblaws, December. · Food Drive, November. · Comedy Show, November. · Bazaar at St. Ignatius church, October . · Empty Bowls, October. · 7th Annual Hot Dog BBQ, August.
· Day Camps' Food Drive, July.
· Members' Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation, May. top
Good Food Box
Another of the NDG Food Depot's exciting programs is the Good Food Box where fresh vegetables and
fruits are available at wholesale prices.
The Good Food Box is distributed every 2 weeks and is available in 3 sizes: the large box ($16) feeds a family of 3
or more, the medium box ($10) is suitable for 2 people and the small box ($7) is ideal for a single person.
Listed below are the many pick-up points for your convenience:
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NDG area: NDG Food Depot 514-582-6908 Oxford & de Maisonneuve Action Communiterre 514-484-0223 Marlowe & de Maisonneuve Loyola Centre 514-872-6721 Somerled & Coronation |
NDG area: continued Women on the Rise 514-485-7814 Terrebonne & Rosedale Conseil Communautaire NDG 514-484-1471 NDG ave. & Royal Westhaven Community Ctr 514-872-6134 Harley & Westhaven |
NDG area: continued St. Raymond Centre 514-872-1765 Upper Lachine & Girouard Walkley Centre 514-369-9449 Walkley & Cote St.Luc Eco-Quartier NDG 514-486-2727 Somerled & Cavendish |
Contact: You may leave a message for Bonnie at 514-582-6908 or e-mail at goodfood_bonnebouffe@yahoo.ca for more information or to volunteer.
To find out about pick-up points in other boroughs, please call Jamie or Mathilde at Moisson Montréal 514-344-4494. top
Partnership Projects
Together with the NDG Coalition for Food Security, we are working to establish a Community Kitchen, a fully-equipped kitchen owned by and available to the community for its food security needs. Presently in the planning stages, our priorities will be a Community Restaurant and the preparation of "Meals on Wheels" dinners.First Steps, a program at the CLSC NDG / Mtl.West, provides food, counselling, information on nutrition and some medical services to expectant mothers.
The NDG / Mtl West Senior Meal Services Community Committee is concerned with ensuring that all senior citizens in NDG and Mtl. West have access to the many meal programs available in the area.
The Victory Garden Network aims to teach local residents how to grow food in an urban setting, improve job search skills and broaden their social network.
Additional projects in the future will be determined by the interests of the community members. top