Information Guide:
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What To Expect When You Visit
The Gananoque & Area Food Bank provides approximately 7-days of food each month to individuals and families in need living in our area.
Our goal is to provide you with safe and nutritious food which meets your dietary needs and food preferences at the best quality food we can obtain.
You will be treated with the utmost dignity and respect.
You will receive food and other assistance regardless of race, nationality or ethnic origin, citizenship, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, income source, age or mental or physical ability.
Your personal information will be maintained with complete respect and remain confidential by all members of the Gananoque & Area Food Bank.
Whether you are new or returning to the Food Bank there will be a confidential intake process.
Information required to present to the Intake Clerk:
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1 form of Identification.
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Birth Certificate
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Driver’s License
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Photo ID for individuals over 18.
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•Proof of address / residency, for everyone over the age of 18 living in the household.
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Driver’s license
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Any type of bill that has your name and address.
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You will be asked to provide information about your primary source of income, the number in your household and any special needs of the family.
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If you have registered in the past then your information will be on file and can be updated.
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Note: Every 6 months you will be required to update your file.
The process will take place on the day that is your appointed day.
ID will be required for all persons in the household.
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All personal information will be kept private and safe.
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After your intake is completed, a Volunteer will assist in helping with your grocery shop.
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The Gananoque & Area Food Bank strives to keep in stock the following items:
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Dried Pasta Pasta Sauce Canned Soup Canned Meat Canned Beans Canned Fruit
Eggs Bread Margarine
Ground Beef Chicken Cheese
Milk Fresh Vegetables Fresh Fruit
Canned Vegetables Peanut Butter Jam
Tea Coffee Sugar
Flour Juice Cereal
Ketchup Relish Mayonnaise
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There may at times be free items that can be taken. Some items may have a limit.
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Optional Items (When available):
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Baby Items
Pet Food
Household Cleaning Supplies
Personal Hygiene Products
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Gananoque & Area Food Bank
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Hours of Operation
Office # (613) -382-4434
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Monday 12pm -3pm
Wednesday 12pm -3pm
Friday 12pm -3pm
Every Third (3rd) Thursday of the Month 5pm -7pm
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If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out and speak with our
Manager Andy White.
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