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WHERE TO GET FOOD IN THUNDER BAY

Local Food Supports: Services

DEW-DROP IN

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Bagged lunches are being provided, to-go only, daily from 12:30pm - 3:30pm.
For more information visit their website or call:

1-807-354-5202 (main office) | 1-807-345-0481 (Soup Kitchen direct line)

ELEVATE NWO (NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO)

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If you have used the supports provided by Elevate NWO within the last six (6) months and/or completed the intake process, you may be able to receive a food bag once every Wednesday between 9:00am - 4:00pm.
For more information, contact Elevate NWO.

Phone: 1-807-345-1516 | E-mail: info@elevatenwo.org

GOOD FOOD BOX

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Each box is filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, changing each time, depending on the season. Boxes are delivered monthly to neighbourhood 'host sites'. 

Regular operation is currently on hold.

For more information contact The Good Food Box program at:
Phone: 1-807-345-7819 | E-mail: gfb@nwowc.org

GRACE PLACE THUNDER BAY

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Meals are provided to individuals who use the Out of the Cold program through Grace Place (supper, breakfast and a bagged lunch).

For more information, at this time we are asked to dial 2-1-1.

MAKKINGA CONTRACTORS

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"If you have recently been laid off or are otherwise struggling financially as a result of recent closures, we want to help! Please email supportlocal@makkinga.ca with a brief description of your situation. We will pick up to 20 families per week and arrange for you to pick-up a meal from one of our amazing local restaurants" - Makkinga Contractors.
For more information, send them an e-mail or see their Facebook Page.

NORTHWIND FAMILY MINISTRIES

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This team of individuals are available to pick-up and deliver groceries, over the counter medications, baby supplies and other supplies as needed - will not transport any individuals.
Call: 1-807-622-5790 for more information.

REGIONAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATION (RFDA)

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To register for the support offered through the RFDA, at this time, you are asked to dial 2-1-1. You may be assigned a food bank location, if so, you will also be asked to provide I.D. for every member of your household.

ROOTS TO HARVEST & ISTHMUS

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Roots to Harvest and Isthmus have partnered together to continue supporting families who relied on breakfast programs at school. There are eight (8) different locations throughout the city of Thunder Bay where food is distributed weekly to families in need. For more information visit either organizations Facebook Page.
Roots to Harvest | Isthmus

SALVATION ARMY SOUP VAN

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Serving meals daily to those who need them most within Thunder Bay.

Minnesota Park (Southward) 6:00 - 6:30 pm

Wilson Park (Northward) 7:00 - 7:30pm

Call: 1-807-345-7319 ext. 223 or e-mail: Cathy_Oleschuk@can.salvationarmy.org for more information.
Food Bank supports offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:00pm - 3:00pm. 

Call 1-807-623-6433 for more information.

SHELTER HOUSE THUNDER BAY

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Meals served daily - to-go only.
Lunch 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Dinner 7:00pm - 8:00pm

For more information call: 1-807-623-8182 | E-mail: info@shelterhouse.on.ca

THUNDER BAY DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT (TBDHU)

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The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has put together a list of locations, times and requirements of all local and rural food banks, separated into easy-to-find sub-topics (similar to photo). 

A printable pamphlet has also been created by the TBDHU.

THUNDER BAY INDIGENOUS FRIENDSHIP CENTRE

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Emergency food or supplies may be able to be provided, depending on the product availability for the organization.

For more information call: 1-807-345-5840 

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (closed between 12:00 -1:00pm for lunch).

URBAN ABBEY

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Providing take out only - Monday-Friday:

Lunch 12:30 - 1:00pm | Supper 5:30 - 6:00pm | Saturday supper 5:00 - 6:00pm
See their Facebook Page or website for more details.

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