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Our Food Support page has information on upcoming events for free meals, food banks and community gardens in the area.

Food Support

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178 Charlotte Street
in the Charlotte Mews
PO Box 4138
Peterborough, ON K9J 8S1

Regular Hours of operation

In-office service:
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone service:
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 30 to August 29, 2025 office hours:
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

T: 705-748-8830
Fax: 705-745-3373
Toll-Free: 1-855-738-3755

Ontario Intake and Benefits Unit:
1-888-999-1142

After Hours Emergencies
705-926-0096
Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
1-800-808-2268

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