Repair the world…one person at a time. We at Federation believe that we can make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable people in our community, not only by donating our dollars, but by lending a hand in their hour of need.
Tikun Olam Volunteers participate in the following initiatives:
Good Food Box
The Good Food Box (GFB) is a city-wide project that provides fresh fruits and vegetables at reduced rates. The produce is predominately grown by local farmers at "volume" prices. The GFB purchases the produce in bulk and redistributes it at cost, therefore allowing people to take advantage of the savings. The program is particularly attractive to the most vulnerable amongst us. The produce is seasonal and packaged in 3 sizes. The contents vary from week to week. It is offered twice monthly at depots around the city. One such depot is operated at Cummings House.
Le Café
Le Café was launched by FEDERATION CJA, in partnership with Agence Ometz, the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, and the Communauté Sépharade Unifiée du Québec in March 2009 to offer much needed relief to those who are most in need.
Le Café provides hot, nutritious kosher meals in a comfortable and welcoming environment. It operates out of the cafeteria at the Cummings Centre for Seniors’ and serves over 550 meals a week, every Tuesday and Thursday. The meals are prepared and served by volunteers.
Meals on Wheels
A daily kosher Meals on Wheels service is coordinated by the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, but supplied through the Jewish General Hospital, among other Jewish organizations. This program is designed for people who need to have a fresh meal provided as frequently as five times per week. The purpose is to allow people who are still capable of living at home, but not to prepare food for themselves, to maintain their independence for as long as possible.
