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Nawash Food Bank Returns to Regular Service

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With the improving situation in Neyaashiinigmiing, including more people getting their COVID-19 vaccinations, the Nawash Food Bank is returning to regular service.  As of Tuesday, July 13, 2021, we will no longer provide home delivery. We are pleased to once again offer our friendly pick-up service at the Nawash Community Centre.

Our regular service days are Tuesday and Thursday. Our final home delivery day will be Thursday, July 8. Starting next week, please phone the Nawash Food Bank at 519-534-3266, ext. 105, on Tuesday or Thursday mornings to place your order. Orders can be picked up at the side door of the Community Centre between the hours of 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM on the same day.

We are proud to support Neyaashiinigmiing residents, especially during the challenges of the pandemic. For the safety of staff and other residents, please observe COVID-19 safety protocols when picking up your order.

  • Wear a mask outside your home.
  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Watch your distance and remain at least 2 meters from people you don’t live with.

Nawash Food Bank Will Be Closed On Thursday, July 1

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Residents are reminded that Thursday, July 1 is a statutory holiday (Canada Day) and the Nawash Food Bank will be closed. Regular Thursday service will not be available this week.

The Nawash Food Bank will be open as usual on Tuesday, June 29, and Tuesday July 6, 2021. Please call between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:00 noon to request a food delivery. Deliveries will be made between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM on the same day.

Thank you, from the Nawash Food Bank and Volunteers!

Enbridge Gas Donates $20K to Nawash Food Bank

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Enbridge Gas has donated $20 000 to the Nawash Food Bank. Matt Jackson, Enbridge’s Manager of Community and Indigenous Relations, presented the donation to Cheryl Jones, Food Bank Coordinator, and Chief Greg Nadjiwon at the Nawash Community Centre on Monday, February 22nd. A matching donation was also made to the Saugeen First Nation Food Bank.

The donation celebrates the completion of an Enbridge project to reinforce natural gas lines in the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. Enbridge expressed their gratitude for the professional, respectful and productive consultations they held with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Environment Office, and are pleased to be able to contribute to each community’s efforts to improve food security.

Watch the recorded presentation on our YouTube channel.

Food Bank Moves to Delivery-Only Service

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In response to the pandemic lockdown, the Nawash Food Bank is now providing all food packages by delivery ONLY. 

Please call the Food Bank between 9:00 AM and 12:00 noon on Tuesday or Thursday to arrange delivery of a food package direct to your door. 

Food Bank Staff and Volunteers will be at the Community Centre on Tuesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 PM, and Thursdays from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Staff will only be preparing food packages for delivery. Packages will NOT be handed out in person. 

Deliveries will be made on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Please call before noon on Tuesday or Thursday to allow the Food Bank time to prepare your package for delivery ONLY. 

Nawash Food Bank: 519-534-3266 ext; 105

Food Bank Closed Tuesday, December 1

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Due to the inclement weather, the Nawash Food Bank will not be open today, Tuesday, December 1.

The Food Bank will be open as scheduled on Thursday, December 3, 2020, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Note that Thursday will be the last day the Food Bank will be open before the holiday closure.

Food Hampers will be delivered to Neyaashiinigmiing residents on December 15 & 16th. The deadline for registrations for the Food Hamper is noon on Friday, December 4, 2020. Residents can register by calling the Nawash Food Bank at  519-534-3266, extension 105, or by visiting the Nawash Food Bank on Thursday, December 3, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Good Food Box Continues Partnership with Nawash Food Bank

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The Good Food Box will again be donated to the Nawash Food Bank, for the months of November and December. The Good Food Box, normally offered as a stand-alone benefit, was donated to the Nawash Food Bank for the months of September and October. This has improved access for residents who have been able to conveniently pick up their foodstuffs from one source, and also reduced the number of person-to-person contacts required. The Nawash Food Bank is open to all residents.

While Neyaashiinigmiing remains under a State of Emergency, the Nawash Food Bank will continue to serve the community twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Delivery is also available and encouraged. Just call in to arrange a drop off.

Food Bank Delivery Requests

Maadookii Seniors Centre: 519-534-4918
Nawash Nshiime Daycare: 519-534-3909

Nawash HelloFresh Registrations Still Being Accepted

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To assist members off-reserve, the Council is working with the HelloFresh Canada meal delivery service. HelloFresh packages meal ingredients and recipes into one convenient box and delivers them directly to the home. Under the Nawash HelloFresh Program, which will operate until June 18, off-reserve member households in Canada can select 4 recipes from HelloFresh, for delivery to their home. Applicants to the program must be a Chippewas of Nawash Band Member, living off-reserve in Canada.

Applications are still open, but time is running out! Visit the Nawash HelloFresh Registration page for more information on the program and to apply online.