Services and Programs

Community Programs

Traditional Christmas Dinner Program:

Every December, Parker Street works in cooperation with Bedford Institute of Oceanography and the Juicy Fruit Market to provide a boxed Christmas Dinner to HRM families in need. In partnership with THE TURKEY CLUB’s generous financial donation to this project, over 900 families and individuals were helped through the Christmas Dinner program in 2009. All the ingredients for a traditional Christmas dinner are provided: including potatoes, carrots, turnip, onions, oranges, apples, bananas, sugar, margarine, candy, baked goods, bread, canned milk, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix and a turkey. With the incredible help of many volunteers, the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, the Halifax Rainmen, the HRM Police and the Halifax International Airport Authority, the food boxes were assembled and 300 were also delivered directly to clients who are unable to visit our facility. Throughout the year, children’s toys are gathered so that parents have the opportunity to choose appropriate items for their family. For more information on how to enrol in this program or to sponsor a family, please call the Food Bank after November 1st at 425-2125.

Emergency Fund

We maintain a small emergency fund to help those in a financial crisis with heating oil, utility bills, medical prescriptions and travel for death of a family member. Aide can also be in the form of crisis support as well as referrals to support services. For more information or to apply for assistance, please visit our facility or call us at 425-2125.