Health Topics - Haldimand Norfolk Food Programs and Resources

The Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit and our community partners offer a variety of programs and resources to help people

• Free Food Programs in Haldimand and Norfolk

  This list may not be complete. It is meant to be a useful guide for persons in immediate need of food. Many churches also offer a variety of services to neighbours with need.
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• Food Insecurity in Haldimand and Norfolk Counties

  Food insecurity occurs when a household does not have enough money to buy food. Continue reading to learn more about food insecurity in our area and why No Money for Food is … Cent$less. Reproduced with permission of Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit What is the problem? About 1 in 9 households in Haldimand and […]

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• Eating Well for Less

  Eating healthy can be expensive. Use these smart shopping tips to save money at the grocery store. Shop at larger grocery stores and fresh produce markets. Smaller convenience stores are usually more expensive. Try to shop only once a week. Extra trips to the store usually mean you will spend more money. Check supplies at […]

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• Community Gardens

  A community garden is a piece of land collectively gardened by a group of individuals that can take on varying shapes and sizes. Community gardens act as a location to bring people together and to build community. They encourage people to work together, communicate and create something beautiful. Some benefits community gardens offer include: Fresh and […]

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