Brant Avenue Neighbourhood Group

Do you need food support next week? If so please reach-out!

Please reach out if you would like to book an appointment for our morning meal program next week. This program is open to all Brant area families with children in junior kindergarten - grade 12, by appointment ONLY.

Families are provided with a one week supplementary supply of lunch snacks, per child, once monthly. If you need further support with school snacks please ask about the Food & Friends at Home Kit program.

Appointments will be made Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 10am-12pm. We ask you sign-up no later than Monday at 12pm for an appointment the same week due to our ordering/shopping process. Notice the week prior to coming is preferred.

PLEASE REACH OUT ASAP IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF AN APPOINTMENT FOR SEPT 28th, 29th, or 30th.

We will also be continuing with our monthly emergency gift cards. These are in lue of our previously offered emergency pantry program. These are available to Brant area families ,1 time a month, by pre-arranged appointment only. These appointments will also be made from 10am-12pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Due to ongoing Covid-19 regulation changes, as well as staff out of office meetings these programs will no longer run as drop-in programs.

Please register for our email list to receive weekly group sign-up reminders, as well as information regarding further programs and events. You may also contact Nicki (519-993-6191) or Katie (519-362-6362) to set up an appointment.

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Brant Snack Program & Emergency Food Support information

We will be resuming our Morning Meal program again. This program is open to all Brant area families with children in junior kindergarten - grade 12, by appointment ONLY. Families will be provided with a one week supplementary supply of lunch snacks, per child, once monthly. If you need further support with school snacks please ask about the Food & Friends at Home Kit program. Appointments will be made Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 10am-12pm. We ask you sign-up no later than Wednesday at 4pm for an appointment the following week due to our ordering/shopping process.

WE HAVE SPACES FOR 100 CHILDREN NEXT WEEK. PLEASE REACH OUT ASAP IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF AN APPOINTMENT FOR SEPT 14th, 15th, or 16th.

We will also be continuing with our monthly emergency gift cards. These are in lue of our previously offered emergency pantry program. These are available to Brant area families by pre-arranged appointment only. These appointments will also be made from 10am-12pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Due to ongoing Covid-19 regulation changes, as well as staff out of office meetings these programs will no longer run as drop-in programs.

Our Garden Fresh program provides Brant area homes with fresh fruits and veggies once monthly. Doors open at 10am, and items are available on a first come-first served basis. Our next dates will be:

• September 15th @10am

• October 20th @ 10am

• November 17th @ 10am

• December 15th @ 10am

Please register for our email list to receive weekly group sign-up reminders, as well as information regarding further programs and events. You may also contact Nicki (519-993-6191) or Katie (519-362-6362) to set up an appointment.

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Veterinary Clinic Appointments Available

The community vet clinic is offering spots for the upcoming clinic. These appointments may include:

• Physical examinations

• Core Vaccines

• Deworming treatments

• Flea and tick treatments

• Referrals for spays and neuters

• Microchipping (when available)

Please reach out to Katie (519) 362-6362 or Nicki (519) 993-6191 for more information.

*Transportation provided for those in need*

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Food & Friends at Home Kit Registration

The Children's Foundation, in partnership with local organizations, will continue the Food & Friends at Home initiative which will operate from October 4th until the end of this year (December 2021).

Families with children and youth supported by the Children’s Foundation through the Brant avenue snack program are eligible to submit a request for a Food & Friends at Home kit as well. This kit will provide one snack for each day of a two-week period, similar to what would be provided through all of our Food & Friends student nutrition program.

To register for a Food & Friends at Home kit, please fill out this registration form. If you have any questions, or need support please reach out to myself (519-993-6191) or Katie (519)362-6362.

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