Crisis Phone Numbers

Toll Free

24 hours/7 days a week

YWCA Crisis Line  

1-800-461-7656

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Summer Office Hours

Now in Effect

June 1st - September 6th

 

Mon-Thurs: 9:00am-4:30pm

Friday: CLOSED

 

YWCA of Peterborough, Victoria & Haliburton
216 Simcoe Street
Peterborough, ON K9H 2H7
Telephone: 705-743-3526
TTY: 705-743-4015
Fax: 705-745-4654

info@ywcapeterborough.org

 

YWCA Women's Centre of Haliburton County

11 Bobcaygeon Road

Minden, ON K0M 2K0
Office Line: 705-286-1942

Support Line: 705-286-6442

(we accept collect calls)

Fax: 705-286-4341
ywcahal@bellnet.ca

 

Centennial Crescent Housing

Telephone: 705-745-6616

 

Y's Buys

Mon to Fri: 10am – 4:30pm
Sat: 10am – 4pm
Sun: Closed
216 Simcoe Street

Peterborough, ON  K9H 2H7

Telephone: 705-742-8271

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YWCA Holiday Gift Program

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Food Action

The JustFood Program and the Community Gardens are long-term programs that help women and their families eat well and create new and meaningful

connections within their communities.

 

 

What is a "JustFood Box"?

It is a box of food consisting of a variety of items.

The JustFood program provides access to healthy food boxes for everyone.

 

There are two different types and sizes of JustFood boxes.

 

Staples Box		Fresh Produce Box
Staples such as bread, rice, pasta, canned soups and some fresh fruits and vegetables.		Fresh fruits and vegetables.
Small: $11.00 regular price   $5.00* subsidy price Large: $15.00 regular price   $7.00* subsidy price		Small: $12.00 regular price   $6.00* subsidy price Large: $20.00 regular price   $10.00* subsidy price

* We are able to offer our food boxes at subsidy price thanks to the City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care having delivered funding as part of the Peterborough County-City Heath Unit Food Security Health Promotion Strategy for this area. Some of that money goes towards subsidizing the YWCA JustFood Program.

Who can become involved?

Everyone who is interested in eating well and saving money on their grocery bill is welcome to participate.

Why be involved?

Saving money on groceries! Some of the advantages of being involved are getting more for less, building skills such as marketing, planning, and time management, meeting new people, and helping in your own community. You'll be buying locally and supporting local farmers whenever we can purchase from them, while saving money and trying out new veggies and fruit.

Sounds good! How does it work?

Participants can order JustFood boxes, as an individual or family, in one of two ways:

1. Join a JustFood group close to where you live by contacting the Food Action Worker (705-743-3526), or
2. Order separately by placing your order in person at our administrative office (located at 216 Simcoe Street, Peterborough, ON)

Each participant pays for their own box when they place their order.

Payment for Staples boxes is due on or before the 8th of the month, and payment for Produce boxes is due on or before the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

The JustFood Worker orders food for the boxes from local stores and wholesalers and, during the growing season, from local farmers whenever possible. Volunteers and staff pack the food boxes each month. The Staples boxes are packed and distributed on the third Wednesday of each month and the Fresh Produce boxes are packed and distributed the fourth Wednesday of each month.

Photo taken by Simon Spivey

For more information, please contact the Food Action Worker at 705-743-3526 or email info@ywcapeterborough.org.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, fill out our online application form.

Check this out!  www.pcchu.ca/food - A new link for anyone in Peterborough who needs food, wants to get involved, or wants to create change.