| Program: | Community Food Programs | ||
| Organization: |
West Elgin Community Health Centre |
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| Description of Services: |
Community food programs for all members of the community * programs vary based on time of year and community needs Learn How to Garden Workshop - learn how grow vegetables * garden plots available Good Food Box - bulk buying program offering monthly baskets of healthy, affordable produce to support more fruit and vegetables in the diet Cooking Kids - Monthly cooking program for children aged 7-9 years * a make-and-take meal to share with family At the Kitchen Table - Monthly program for youth aged 10-12 years where they share a homemade meal and discuss various topics Better Bites - Seasonal food demonstration, taste test and discussion by Diabetes team Craving Change - Small group program for adults designed to help understand the reasons why we eat and provide strategies for improving problematic eating behaviours * offered 1-2 times per year Adult Baking Club - Teaches young adults how to bake * supported by Coordinator of Community Support Service and Program Assistant Kitchen Kids - Monthly cooking program for parents with children ages 2 1/2 to 6 years * children prepare and try food while parents learn tips for including children in the kitchen Krazy Kitchen - Monthly program for adults to cook, taste and bring home samples to share * children's programming available Mens Cooking - Cooking lessons and health education program for men and an opportunity to share recipes |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Varies per program | ||
| Application: | Call to register | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | West Elgin | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-768-1715 | ||
| Fax: | 519-768-2548 | ||
| Email: | info@wechc.on.ca | ||
| Website: | wechc.on.ca/programs-and-services/dietitian-servic... | ||
| Address: |
153 Main St West Lorne, ON N0L 2P0 |
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| Intersection: | Graham Rd and Main St | ||
| Location: | West Elgin | ||
| Hours: | Mon, Tue, Fri. 8:30am-12noon, 1pm-4:30pm. Tue, Thu. 8:30am-1pm, 1pm-8:30pm | ||
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