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Important Notice:
Asphodel-Norwood Ministerial Food Bank
With the support of the Township, the advice of the Peterborough Public Health Unit, and following all government authority guidelines and measures to ensure safety, the Asphodel-Norwood Ministerial Association Food Bank will be conducting their scheduled food Distribution Days by appointment only. Currently registered clients who have not received an appointment time OR anyone needing assistance for the first time may call Diane Anderson Campbell at 705-639-1777 and leave a short message with your name and contact information. You will be contacted with an assigned appointment time and very specific instructions for pick up. The safety of our volunteers, our clients, and our community is always our priority.
Community agencies provide services to residents of Asphodel-Norwood at different venues throughout the community. Below is a listing of the various agencies:
Asphodel-Norwood Ministerial Food Bank |
Please be advised that at this time, the Asphodel-Norwood Food Bank will not be open to the public. Goods are still being distributed, but by appointment only. Please call the numbers below to make proper arrangements. Address: 2357 County Road 45, Norwood The Asphodel-Norwood Ministerial Food Bank operates out of the Asphodel-Norwood Town Hall. The Asphodel-Norwood Food Bank is open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 10:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. The exception is December with distribution days being the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays. Any emergency food needs between Distribution Days can be directed to 705-639-1777 or 705-696-9855. |
Community Care |
Address: 2281 County Road 45, Norwood Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. Community Care Norwood provides services that support independence and promote peace of mind for seniors, their families and adults with physical challenges who live in the Norwood area. Programs and services include:
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Community Counselling Resource Centre |
Address: 459 Reid Street, Peterborough Phone: 705-742-4258 CCRC Peterborough is a charitable, non-profit, community-based agency, accredited organization. CCRC helps people strengthen their lives and promotes community well-being. They do this through services that offer counselling, support and resources to assist with personal well-being, credit and financial management, access to housing and connection with the community. |
Employment Planning and Counselling |
Address: 418 Sheridan Street, Peterborough Employment Planning and Counselling Peterborough is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that aims to provide superior career development and employment related programs and services. Employment Planning and Counselling is still offering outreach within the community. |
Child & Family Centres - Norwood Site |
Main Office: 201 Antrim Street, Peterborough Child & Family Centres provides prenatal and family supports for parents and care providers of children age 0-6 in six urban and rural family hub sites. Services offered include:
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Ontario 211 - Community & Social Services Help Line |
Find programs and services in the area by using the Ontario 211 website or by calling 2-1-1. |
Peterborough Public Health |
Address: 185 King Street, Peterborough Peterborough Public Health is shaped by our social, economic and physical environments, as well as by our personal choices. Through community programs and by developing better health policies, Peterborough Public Health works to improve the living conditions of those in need for the benefit of all. We serve residents throughout the City and County of Peterborough and offer a wide range of programs and services ranging from healthy eating workshops, poverty reduction initiatives, and oral health clinics to controlling infectious disease outbreaks, water safety and sexual health clinic services. |
Peterborough Social Services |
Address (Main Office): 178 Charlotte Street, Peterborough If you qualify, Ontario Works can provide you with:
For more information regarding services and for assistance with child care expenses visit the Peterborough Social Services website. Call 705-875-3794 to set up an appointment or drop into the Municipal Office, 2357 County Road 45, Norwood between 1:00p.m. and 4:00p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday to speak with a case worker. |