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Program:
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Our Kids Count of Thunder Bay - McKenzie Family Resource Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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807-623-0292
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Fax:
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807-623-1530
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Address:
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704 McKenzie St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 3L4
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Location:
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- Located on McKenzie St in the intercity area of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is McKenzie St and Simpson St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Focuses on 3 main themes: children, family and community"A Kitchen for Our Community" offers opportunities for older adults, men, women, teens and children to come together to cook and learn about food and nutritionWorks with parents, future parents and caregivers of children to respond to the needs and concerns they have in raising their childrenParticipants are actively involved in program development and implementation as peer leadersProvides free child care while parent participates in programsProvides nutritional snacks at all programs at no costOffers evening and weekend programming for young teen parentsOffers prenatal and postnatal support to teens, women and their familiesProvides bus transportation for participants to attend programsParticipates as a member of the Food Action NetworkOffers various programs including the following:- Community Kitchens
- Drop-Ins
- Planning Team
- Parenting Programs
- Pre and Post Natal Support
- Home Visiting Program
- Roots of Empathy Program
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Program
- Licensed private home childcare
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Registration required for some programs; call for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Families with children 6 years of age and younger for programs
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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7/17/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140154
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