Obtaining Food Assistance

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I Am In Need Of Food Assistance

In order to obtain food assistance, you must be referred to our services by a local organization, which will assess your situation.

The Réseau d'Entraide des Appalaches (REA) acts as a gateway for requests for food assistance for the northern sector of the MRC des Appalaches.

For an assessment of your needs or a referral, you can call 418 338-2024 (Réseau d'Entraide des Appalaches).

Referrals can also be provided by other organizations in the area, including the Saint-Vincent de Paul Society - Conférence Saint-Alexandre de Thetford Mines (418-335-2302), the CISSS and many community organizations. If you are belong to one of these organizations, you can be referred through them if the organization is recognized by La Vigne.

New users awaiting a referral can exceptionally obtain emergency food assistance by going to La Vigne during a distribution period.

 

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The Way We Function

Users can get food assistance once a week by showing up during one of our three weekly distribution periods: Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, from 1 pm. to 3 pm. A contribution of $5 per week is requested from users.

The dietary supplement is provided according to the number of people in the family and food availability.

To obtain frozen or refrigerated products, it is mandatory to bring an insulated bag or cooler, as well as bottles of frozen water or ice packs.

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References

The following organizations are recognized by La Vigne and can direct users to our services:

  • Association coopérative d'économie familiale - Appalaches-Beauce-Etchemins (ACEF)
  • Carrefour jeunesse-emploi (CJE) de Frontenac
  • Centre d'entraide de la région de Disraeli (CERD)
  • Centre de pédiatrie sociale des Appalaches
  • Centre de services scolaire des Appalaches (Volet Éducation des adultes)
  • Centre Domrémy des Appalaches
  • Centre femmes La Rose des vents
  • CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches
  • Conseil des aînés et des retraités de la MRC des Appalaches
  • Le Havre
  • La Gîtée
  • Office d'habitation des Appalaches
  • Partage au Masculin
  • Réseau d'Entraide des Appalaches (REA)
  • Société de Saint-Vincent de Paul - Conférence St-Alexandre de Thetford Mines

Distribution Times

Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, from 1 pm. to 3 pm.

Take note that the distribution schedule may change according to statutory holidays. For further information, consult our Facebook page.

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