Central Food Network continues to support those in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.
We have implemented temporary service changes to protect our volunteers, staff and clients.
We have implemented temporary service changes to protect our volunteers, staff and clients.
Protecting Against the Spread of COVID-19
Last reviewed: April 19, 2023
The Central Food Network takes the health and safety of its volunteers, staff and people accessing services very seriously. We are mindful of the efforts being undertaken to stymie the spread of COVID-19 and our responsibility to aid in those efforts while also continuing to address food- and heat-insecurity in our community. With concerns about COVID-19, we will provide regular updates on our actions to date and our response plan.
We are stocking our shelves to ensure that we can meet an expected increase in demand for our services over the coming weeks and months. We are acutely aware that many of the children in our community rely on food programs at school and daycare and households may experience interruptions or reductions in their employment earnings which will impact their ability to meet their basic needs including groceries, hydro and heat.
Please note that masks are no longer mandatory in the buildings we operate out of. Please attempt to social distance when space allows. Thank you for your patience!
We are stocking our shelves to ensure that we can meet an expected increase in demand for our services over the coming weeks and months. We are acutely aware that many of the children in our community rely on food programs at school and daycare and households may experience interruptions or reductions in their employment earnings which will impact their ability to meet their basic needs including groceries, hydro and heat.
Please note that masks are no longer mandatory in the buildings we operate out of. Please attempt to social distance when space allows. Thank you for your patience!
Access to the Food Bank for Current Registered Members:
WilberforceWe are maintaining our usual hours but are continuing to monitor needs. We have moved to a hamper-style service. This means that you are asked to remain outside and a volunteer will provide you with a pre-made hamper. Please keep a 6 foot (2 meter) distance from each other at all times. |
CardiffOur Cardiff food bank has moved to a hamper-style service for personalized hampers. Current members will have received a phone call from our food bank manager to inform them and get details on specific food needs from each household. |
Delivery Service (For registered members)If you are feeling unwell, have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 or are not able to attend in person for any other reason but need food, please contact us to arrange delivery.
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Emergency Food Assistance for Residents of Highlands East and Harcourt:
If you are not a current member of either the Cardiff Food Bank or Highlands East Food Hub (formerly the Wilberforce Food Bank) but need some help with food, please call us at 705-448-9711 or email info@centralfoodnetwork.org. We will ask a few details – confidentiality is assured.
Heat Bank Haliburton County:
Staff are still available by phone/text to (705) 306-0565 and email heatbank@centralfoodnetwork.org. Face-to-face meetings are restricted to "porch visits". There are several virtual & electronic options for exchanging documents if needed. Emergency firewood is still being delivered, however, recipients are asked to remain inside their home while volunteers unload the wood.
Income Tax Clinics:
Our 2023 Income Tax Clinics are being held in person by appointment in both Wilberforce and Cardiff. Please call Heat Bank staff at (705) 306-0565 or email rachel@centralfoodnetwork.org.
Grade 8 Let's Cook Workshops:
Unfortunately, the Grade 8 cooking course remains suspended for the duration of 2023.
Community Cooks
The Community Cooks have been busy preparing frozen meals instead of holding community dinners. These yummy dishes are available through our food banks.