Community Kitchen Update

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It is with great disappointment that we inform you that there has been a break-in at the food bank. Significant damage was done to the property and items were stolen. LPD are performing an investigation.

The Listuguj Community Kitchen will have one last distribution then will be closed until further notice. The last distribution is scheduled for today at 11:00 a.m. until all bags are distributed.

The Community Kitchen has set up a drive-in service. Tables will be set up outside the Listuguj Community Development Center. Simply drive up and our volunteers will hand you a bag of groceries. If you do not have access to a vehicle, please walk up to the tables, and we will give you a bag. Unfortunately, delivery will not be available at this time.

Please remember to practice social distancing and follow safety measures put in place.

Community Kitchen Announcement

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We are please to announce that the Breakfast Club of Canada and LMG Education have contributed food for families of Listuguj students who may be struggling during this time (Nursery to grade 12).

The Community Kitchen and education staff will prepare grocery bags, and begin delivery at 1:30 p.m. today.

 

 

 

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We believe all Canadian children deserve an equal chance at success.
We believe a child can not learn on an empty stomach.
We believe a healthy breakfast can change a life, a journey, a society.

Community Kitchen Update

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The Community Kitchen has received a donation of 60 bags of fresh PEI potatoes, 100 boxes of cereal, and 100 cartons of milk and chocolate milk. These items are available to ALL community members.  

The Community Kitchen will be open today, Monday, April 20, 2020 until 4:00 p.m. Please stop by to pick up some goods.

Please present yourself at the side entrance and make yourself visible to staff and volunteers. Someone will come out to greet you.

Safety measures have been put in place and must be followed by all staff, volunteers and community members.

 

Additional Health & Safety Measures

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As this situation continuously evolves, the health and safety of our residents remains a top priority for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government. As an additional precaution, the Unified Command is now recommending that residents wear non-medical masks when in public.

  1. To ensure maximum protection of yourself and others, please take a moment to learn how to properly use a non-medical mask. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to put on a non-medical mask or face covering.
  2. Click here to learn how to make your own cloth face covering, which includes a few options.

 

Community Kitchen Update To Community Members

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The Community Kitchen has received various donations of goods over the past couple of days from local businesses and organizations. We would like to acknowledge the RCVAA Campbellton for all of their help and their continuous donations to our community. We would also like to thank Dairy Queen in Atholville and Giant Tiger in Atholville for their very kind donations to the Community Kitchen. These businesses and organizations have reached out to the Listuguj Community Health Services and asked how they could help our community.

The donations we have received will be available to ALL community members.

Please stop by the Community Kitchen on Friday, April 17th, 2020 between 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to pick up some goods.

Please present yourself at the side entrance and make yourself visible to staff and volunteers. Someone will come out to greet you.

ALL safety measures are being followed by staff and volunteers.

Shopping Tips

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COVID-19: Guidance for the General Public when Shopping for Essential Food and Retail Services

Essential services have altered the way they do business to minimize the risks and to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. In order to assist in this process, it is important for the general public to adjust their day-to-day practices to support the efforts undertaken in the community.

 

This document provides guidance to supports these efforts:

  • A limited number of customers are permitted inside grocery /retail food outlets to ensure that a safe 2 m or 6 ft. physical distance can be adhered to.
  • This physical distance applies to staff members as well. If you must approach someone for assistance, please respect the physical distancing mandate.
  • Shopping with family or other household members puts staff and community members at an increased and unnecessary risk. Whenever possible, shopping should be limited to one person per household. Shopping is not an opportunity for a family outing. Please refrain from socializing with others and congesting aisles.
  • PLEASE take a moment to read the signage that is posted in stores and familiarize yourself with any changes or policies that have been implemented.
  • Touch only the items you intend to buy.
  • Some facilities have directional arrows in aisles and physical distancing tape as a visual reference. These are put in place to minimize opportunity for transmission and should be followed. This may be enforced with verbal reminders from staff as needed.
  • Some stores are not allowing re-usable shopping bags during the outbreak and may be cleaning the grocery belts in between customers. Please be patient and understanding with changes and extended wait times. All measures taken are to protect the public.
  • We encourage the use of tap or credit card payments as opposed to cash.
  • Individuals who feel unwell, have a cold, influenza or COVID19 like symptoms (fever, cough), should not enter the store and should STAY HOME, self-isolate and call 811 for advice. Consider a home delivery service if provided.
  • Some stores offer a designated time for elderly people, customers with disabilities who require assistance or customers with compromised immune systems to shop, prior to the general public. This time should be respected and limited to those shoppers.
  • Grocery stores do NOT have a food or paper product shortage. Stock-piling is not necessary and actually prevents low-income families, and other vulnerable populations from accessing products when needed. Please buy only what you need.
  • Some households may be buying perishable foods in larger quantities to limit the number of grocery visits. Keeping your refrigerator at or below 4 °C (40°F) will help ensure the safety of your food and will slow down the rate of bacterial growth, thereby extending the life of your perishables. The recommended freezer temperature is -18°C (0°F) or below.

 

It is not clear how much of a role produce and food packaging plays in transmitting the virus that causes COVID-19. Research is still ongoing to determine more about the virus and how long it can last on surfaces. If you are concerned about potential contamination on your groceries, you can take additional steps to protect yourself:

  • Some people may want to wipe down cans with an approved disinfectant and throw away disposable packaging.
  • Fruit and vegetables should be washed thoroughly. (If you intend to use a mild detergent, ensure it is completely and thoroughly rinsed.)
  • When you are done unpacking groceries, wash any tables, countertops or other surfaces that were touched by grocery bags.
  • Cloth bags can be laundered and reusable plastic bags can also be wiped down.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after completing these steps.

Community Kitchen Open As Needed

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The Community Kitchen will be open today, April 15th, 2020. It will remain open on an as needed basis. We encourage all regular Community Kitchen clients who have not yet received groceries to please call the Listuguj Community Health Services (LCHS) at 418-788-2155 and to leave your name, phone number and address.

Should you require information on becoming a client of the Community Kitchen, please leave a message for Jessie Gallant at the LCHS with your contact information. She will contact you as soon as possible.

Community Kitchen Update

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This message is for regular community kitchen clients only. The community kitchen will be open today, April 14th, and grocery packages will be delivered this afternoon. If you are a regular client of the community kitchen and have not received your grocery package yet, please call the LCHS at 418-788-2155 and provide your full name and address. Again this is for regular community kitchen clients who have not received their grocery package yet. Please call the Listuguj Community Health Services again to leave them your name and address.
 
Updates on the Listuguj Community Kitchen will be provided daily.

Elders Disbursement Update

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The Listuguj Chief and Council authorized a one-time disbursement for Elders (65 and older) living on-reserve and within the surrounding areas. This financial support was issued by cheque and distributed by mail on April 7, 2020. This measure was taken proactively by Chief and Council as we awaited confirmation that the food bank would continue to operate given the social distancing requirements and our ability to access food supply.

It’s been brought to our attention that a handful of Elders did not receive their payment. If you’re an Elder (65 and older) and live within Listuguj, Point-à-la-Croix, Campbellton, Atholville, or Tide Head please contact us at feedback@listuguj.ca OR the LMG Administration Reception at 418-788-2136. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please note, our offices will be closed for Good Friday (April 10) and Easter Monday (April 13).

Please note, you will be asked to provide the following information:

  • Contact information (legal name, date of birth, phone number);
  • Current mailing address.

If you would prefer to have your disbursement delivered through electronic funds transfer (EFT) please let our staff know and a member of our finance staff will follow up with you.

Additionally, we are pleased to announce that the food bank has reopened. Thank you to the RCVAA for your generous donation. Moving forward, in place of financial disbursements, the LCHS Food Bank is operational. For more information please contact the Listuguj Community Health Services (LCHS) at 418-788-2155, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Prescription Pick-up and Deliveries

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The Listuguj Community Health Services, in partnership with Jean Coutu and Shoppers Drug Mart, have organized a pick-up and delivery service for Listuguj residents with prescriptions at pharmacies located in Campbellton and Atholville, NB.

If you’re a Listuguj resident with prescription(s) from the following drug stores, arrangements can be made through your pharmacy to have your prescription picked up and delivered to your home:

  • Jean Coutu (Campbellton, NB) 
  • Shoppers Drug Mart (City Center Mall, Campbellton, NB)
  • Shoppers Drug Mart (Sugarloaf Mall, Atholville, NB)

Pick-up and delivery service will begin Friday, April 3, 2020. This service will run every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:00 p.m. Please contact your pharmacy before 4:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to arrange for your prescription to be picked up.

***Please note that residents accessing this service must make arrangements in advance to have their prescriptions paid for, prior to pick-up and delivery.