| A common perception of food bank or a community kitchen is to feed the hungry people who are at risk of death, or homelessness. This project however is more than that because we understand that there are many who are often left out due to their unspoken self respect, week economic conditions with growing pressure of raising young children and/or supporting extended families in their home land. Community kitchen and social activity hub for working poor and low income families and individuals.
This is a unique social enterprise project that provides social services hub for many community groups with the sustainable community development which starts from the concept of welfare end ends at farewell.
Under one roof our community in need receives not only the basic and important needs of life such as emergency food and hot meals but also get information, counseling and referral services to solve their day to day social and personal issues; Which results them to become effective contributors of our society.
Through this project we are prepared to serve a large clientele from newcomer groups and many other vulnerable members of society such as seniors, youth, women, children, working poor and new Canadians struggling with their settlement challenges.
OICS Community Kitchen Offers Following programs and services;
Grab A Working Meal
This program aims to help anyone who needs a warm meal during the day. A meal for $1.50 at the OICS Community Kitchen is always waiting for you to enjoy your day and support your community.
Community Kitchen hours of operation:
Friday & Saturday 1:00pm -2:00pm
Weekends and holidays open for parties and events.
Through corporate funding, we can ensure that our food programs serve our clients for the long term.
Meal Tickets
Meal Tickets can be purchased in any quantity for $ 1.50 a piece. With these tickets, your company or organization can be a source of nourishment to the community.
Food For Needy at OICS Community Kitchen
Food For Needy Program recognizes everyone's need to start off the day with a healthy meal. We provide our clients with a nutritious breakfast free of charge from our community kitchen.
Operates from 8:00am to 10:00am everyday.
Welcome Home Package
OICS provides grocery hampers, fresh fruits and vegetable basket, ready to eat lunches and snacks are provided to newcomer families in Mississauga East, Malton and Brampton areas. They are further provided information package for community resources and services to assist their quick and easy settlement in Canada.
Friendly Neighbour program
Fresh ready to eat, packed lunches and snacks are provided to the people to isolated seniors, ODSP clients working poor families. This meals on wheels program is operated twice a month by our friendly volunteers, local community activists and students.
Seniors birthday program
OICS community kitchen offers seniors birthday program to break the isolation among seniors. This program is designed specially for seniors social enclosure and interest. For more information and to book your party call 905-279-0481 or 905-696-9963.
Mom's evening in community kitchen
OICS Community kitchen offers once a month cooking, dinning and social evening for moms and their children. Volunteer mom from various multi-cultural backgrounds cook, learn and share their home recipes with other moms and have fun. They also as support group share their day to day problems and seek support. OICS staff and volunteers organize sessions/ guest speakers for topics such as parenting skills, healthy eating, balance between work and home, personal health etc. Children on the other side have fun at safe & supervised area. At the end moms are offered to take leftover food for the rest of the family. For more information and to become a member of this program call 905-279-0481 or 905-696-9963
Breakfast for Kids
In collaboration with breakfast for kids program(Boys & Girls Club) OICS operates healthy breakfast program in Mississauga East and Malton area for children in need.
If you would like to contribute your talent, time, donation or refer a need child please call us at 905-279-0481 or 905-696-9963.
Children Birthdays
Celebrate your birthday with us. Our multicultural volunteers are ready to host your child's creative birthday party. With a very nominal cost such as $50 birthday child will get present cake loot bags for friends and live entertainments. For more information and to book your party call 905-279-0481 or 905-696-9963
Kids Camps
OICS offers a seasonal Kids Camp and runs during March Break and the summer weeks for deserving children who are looking for fun, friends, and exciting experiences. For more information and registration please call us at; Tel 905-279-0481 or 9050696-9963
Special Multi-Cultural Events for Families
OICS organizes year round special events for families with children such as; Christmas, Breakfast with Santa, Thanks Giving, Halloween, Eid, Dewalli, Chinese New year, Kwanza and many more multi-cultural events.
If you would like to contribute your talent, time, donation or refer a need child please call us at 905-279-0481 or 905-696-9963.
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