Britannia Woods Community House
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0764 | Last Full Update: 14 May 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Britannia Woods Food Pantry ; CV19 ; OCR ; Ottawa Coalition of Community Houses |
| Legal Name | Britannia Woods Community House Inc. |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Carling Ave and Pinecrest Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (20 April 2020): Britannia Woods Food Pantry now operating by appointment only, call 613-820-0853 or email general@britanniawoods.com. SNAP Program workers can be reached by phone. All other programs are closed until further notice. Community and recreational programs that are geared to the needs of residents of the Britannia Woods (Ritchie Street) Programs: * after-school educational programs * recreational programming for children and youth * youth leadership training * youth basketball * homework club * summer camps * lunch club program * Millennium Learning Centre * Emergency Food Pantry |
| Hours | COVID-19 Emergency Food Pantry Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm * SNAP Program Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Boundaries | Britannia Woods and Britannia Heights area |
| Eligibility | Programs offered to residents of Britannia Woods (Ritchie Street) * Food Bank also available to surrounding areas, call to confirm if address is within catchment area |
| Application | Drop in or call To locate the food bank serving a region, use the Ottawa Food Bank locator by clicking here. * NOTE: be aware the postal code may direct callers living close to a boundary to the wrong food bank. Always inform the callers of this possibility. The clients should provide their address to ensure they are oriented towards the right resource. If you are unsure of a referral, call the Food Bank. |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Somali |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Basketball ~ Adolescents ; Day Camps ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ; English as a Second Language ; Food Banks ; Food Preparation Facilities ; Homework Help Programs ; Leadership Development ~ Adolescents ; Neighbourhood Multipurpose Centres ; Preschools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; School Meals ; School Readiness Programs |
| Waiting List | Yes, varies according to program |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-820-0853 |
| Fax | 613-829-9522 |
| general@britanniawoods.com | |
| Website | www.britanniawoods.com |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Executive | Mohamed Sofa, Executive Director; Email: msofa@britanniawoods.com |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1978 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Grants ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 859656415 RR0001 ; United Way - Community Foundation of Ottawa - Homework Club ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets * Program schedule |
| Resources | Website, Computer and Internet access |
| Accreditation | No |