Our Food Bank Program provides essential food support to community members in need, ensuring access to nutritious meals and promoting food security.
Weekly food packages for families in need
Volunteer opportunities and donations
THURSDAYS (11 am to 5 pm) & FRIDAYS (2 pm to 5 pm)
Jamaica Association of Montreal inc.4065 Jean Talon W. Montreal, Quebec H4P 1W6
$7 per visit
We operate on a first-come first serve basis. We continue to update our operating procedures to fit the mandated measures for social distancing and hygiene.
Disinfection of the handrails and handles
Sweeping and mopping of stairs on each day
Clients wait at least two meters apart behind the locked glass entrance door and on the stairs where there is ventilation and proper air circulation
Food bank staff use personal protective gear and gloves
All clients are mandated to wear a mask
Clients must be registered to use our service (registration can be done on the same day). Identification documents are requested. A food bank card will be given to you once the registration is complete.
Clients select their food choices from the provided list (available on our Facebook pages)
Food items are collected by staff
Items are placed on a disinfected cart and wheeled out to the entrance
The glass door is unlocked
Clients place their food items in their own reusable bags on the landing (clients are asked to bring thermal bags to place frozen meat items)
The cost is $7 or you can pay by Interac
The cart is disinfected and the next client is served
The delivery service is reserved for Senior members of the Association only, as outlined by the Board in March 2020
Note: The fee allows us to purchase other items for our food bank clients and to help in the repair of our van, as needed.
Non-perishable items and fresh produce
Help with food distribution and organization
514-737-8229 ext. 107
jamfoodbank@gmail.com
Jamaica Association of Montreal