Frequently asked questions
The Memphrémagog Food Bank is open during the following hours:
Offices :
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Social grocery, by appointment :
Monday to Thursday, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
La Dépense (food surpluses) :
Monday to Friday, 10.30 a.m. to noon.
You can contact the following organizations for help with your budget:
- Solutions Budget Plus 819-563-0535, sbp@solutionsbudgetplus.com
- ACEF Estrie 819-563-8144, info@acefestrie.ca
You are eligible if:
- You live in the Memphrémagog MRC.
- You are going through a difficult financial period.
Contact us for help. Proof of income and expenses will be required.
Any individual or family living in the MRC Memphrémagog area who is going through a difficult financial period can receive food assistance. Simply contact us to make an appointment with our caseworker, and we will open a file for you, in complete confidentiality. You'll need to have proof of your income and expenses on hand.
819-868-4438, ext. 1 to book an appointment
As an organization governed by the rules of the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ), all stages of preparation must be supervised to ensure that hygiene and safety standards are applied in food handling.
All meat, fish and seafood donations must first be certified by a MAPAQ-recognized establishment. If in doubt, contact our supervisor at 819-868-4438, ext. 2.
Yes, absolutely! Note that even stale vegetables and fruits can be used for processing (soup, sauce, jam, etc.).