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Program:
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Pioneer Ridge - Meals on Wheels
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Address:
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750 Tungsten St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6R1
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Map
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Location:
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Located on Tungsten St near Jasper Dr; behind Jasper Place
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Meal Delivery: Mon-Fri 10:30 am-12:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Governed by an elected council of 13 members: the Mayor, 5 Councillors-at-Large and 7 Ward Councillors, municipal elections are held every 4 years
Provides a home-delivered nourishing meal to individuals who are unable to prepare a meal on their ownPrepares meals according to individuals' diet requirements (includes hot soup and a hot entrée consisting of meat, starch, two types of vegetables and cold dessert)Delivers meals through volunteers who provide regular social contact and check on the health and safety of the clientOffers volunteer opportunities for adults, service groups, corporate volunteers and students as drivers or servers
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Application:
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- Referral and application can be made by anyone (relative, friend, the prospective client, social worker, nurse, doctor)
- Cancellations can be made 24/7, but to avoid charges call before 9 am on the day of delivery
Volunteer Application is available on the website and can be submitted to the Program Manager at Pioneer Ridge, 750 Tungsten St
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals 18 years of age and older who are unable to prepare adequate and nourishing meals on a day-to-day basis due to chronic illness or convalescence, lack of strength, skill, motivation, or cooking facilities
- Individuals who do not have anyone else in the household able to help prepare meals
- Individuals must be able to feed themselves, manage on weekends and be home to receive the meal
- Respite care for family caregivers
- Volunteers: 18 years and older
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