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Christmas tree at Fredericton mall full of children’s wish list items

November 27, 2023

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Source: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/more/santa-s-helpers-trying-to-collect-3-000-gifts-at-n-b-food-bank-1.6663024

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Food Assistance

At Greener Village, we provide a variety of food assistance options to ensure that you and your family have access to nutritious meals. Our food bank offers fresh produce, canned goods, dairy and meat products, and more, all available to our clients on a monthly basis.

Our grocery boxes can be customized for special dietary requirements, such as vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, heart healthy, diabetic, and Halal options.

Food Assistance

Nutritious Meals for Every Table

Service Description

Emergency food assistance includes a grocery box filled with a variety of items including:

  • Canned goods
  • Milk, eggs
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Bread
  • Meat
  • Other optional items as available

How to Access

Food assistance hours:

  • Monday to Thursday
    9:00 am – 3:00 pm
    We are closed for lunch from 12:00-12:30 pm
  • Bring your ID to register on your first visit
  • If you require delivery, you must contact us by phone each month to register for the delivery service

Additional Information

  • Emergency food assistance is available once per calendar month
  • Grocery boxes are designed to provide three to four days of emergency food
  • We have special items available upon request, including dog/cat food and baby items, when available

Support Services

Greener Village is dedicated to supporting families through a variety of programs that address their unique needs. From tax support to school supplies and holiday gifts, we aim to provide comprehensive care to enhance your family’s well-being.

We understand that every family has unique challenges, and our goal is to offer tailored assistance that makes a real difference in your daily life. Our programs are designed to provide not just immediate relief, but also to foster long-term stability and growth, leading to greater self-sufficiency.

Support Services

Comprehensive Care for Families

Angel Tree Program

Service Description

  • Angel Tree program provides holiday gifts for your children, sponsored by community members
  • Community members can sponsor an angel and purchase the requested gifts

How to Access

  • Registration for the ANGEL TREE Program is now closed.
  • This program is for current clients and requires a 2025 update.

Additional Information

  • Every child receives gifts suited to their age and interests
  • Greener Village cannot guarantee that special requests will be fulfilled

Holiday Hamper Program

Service Description

  • Holiday Hamper program provides a frozen turkey and sides for a holiday family dinner.
  • Current clients must register to receive the Holiday Hamper.

How to Access

  • Registration for the HOLIDAY HAMPER Program is now closed.
  • This program is for current clients and requires a 2025 update.

Additional Information

  • Greener Village cannot fulfill all special requests. Please let us know if you have dietary restrictions.

Tax Support

Service Description

  • Available through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
  • Assistance with filing your taxes (simple returns only)
  • Ensures you get any eligible refunds and credits

How to Access

  • Pick up a tax package from Client Services or Admin Office.
  • Complete all forms and return the tax package to the Admin Office.
  • If your tax return requires an appointment, we will contact you to schedule. Please ensure we have updated contact information for you.

Additional Information

  • Please ensure all forms are complete. Missing information can cause delays in completing your returns
  • Tax returns are filed by a Community Volunteer Income Tax Program volunteer

School Supplies

Service Description

  • Essential school supplies for children in grades K-12
  • Clients will receive a backpack for each child filled with age-appropriate school supplies, including:
    • Backpack
    • Lunch bag
    • Pencil case
    • Water bottle
    • Facial tissues
    • Large Ziplock bags

How to Access

  • Backpack registration is now closed
  • You must be a registered client to access this program

Additional Information

  • Greener Village cannot guarantee that special requests will be fulfilled

Nutritional Education

Greener Village is committed to helping our clients make healthier food choices through our nutritional education programs. We offer client-centred workshops in the Learning Kitchen to help with meal planning, cooking skills, and healthy eating habits from the food provided in our grocery boxes.

Become more confident in the kitchen and learn how to make the most of your food budget and avoid wasted food.

Nutritional Education

Empowering Healthy Choices

Service Description

We offer:

  • Workshops on meal planning, cooking skills, and healthy eating habits
  • Collective Kitchens classes where clients cook recipes together and take home portions to enjoy
  • Facebook Live videos every Wednesday teaching simple, budget-friendly recipes

How to Access

  • Check our events calendar on Eventbrite to register for upcoming nutritional education sessions
  • All Learning Kitchen workshops are free for clients – just contact us to obtain your free ticket
  • Collective Kitchens classes offer additional food assistance at no cost. These classes are for clients only. Register on Eventbrite

Additional Information

Topics covered include:

  • Budgeting for groceries
  • Reading nutrition labels
  • Preparing balanced meals
  • Materials and recipes are provided in each session

If you have registered but cannot make the class, you must inform us 24 hours in advance or as soon as possible. Failure to do so could result in loss of privileges to attend free classes.

Available Positions

We have no opportunities at this time, please check back later.

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