Grenier aux Trouvailles (Partage sans Faim)

Grenier aux Trouvailles (Partage sans Faim) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to social support, food security, and community assistance. Registered under the business number 871120846RR0001, it operates as an economic and charitable social enterprise focused on providing aid and promoting solidarity within the community.

Mission and Activities

The organization's mission is to assist people facing poverty and vulnerable situations by offering a range of services aimed at reducing food insecurity and fostering social inclusion. It functions as a life-support environment with various programs and activities designed to address immediate needs and empower individuals through collective engagement.

Services offered include:

• Food Assistance:

  • Emergency food aid and dépannage alimentaire
  • Collective kitchens and cooking groups
  • Food item collection and distribution
  • Purchase groups to facilitate affordable access to food
  • Distribution of food vouchers

• Cultural, Recreational, and Educational Activities:

  • Physical activities and exercise programs
  • Workshops for children
  • Social coffee meetings (café-causerie)
  • Conferences and informational sessions

• Mutual Aid and Support:

  • Personalized accompaniment to community resources
  • Assistance directed at persons living in poverty

• Sales, Loans, and Donations:

  • Operation of a family counter (Comptoir familial), a boutique selling both used and new household items and clothing
  • Acceptance and distribution of donated goods
  • The boutique also acts as the organization’s first contact point, offering listening and support services, and referring individuals to appropriate resources for further assistance

Geographic Reach

Grenier aux Trouvailles serves populations primarily in the MRC (Municipalité régionale de comté) of Haut-Richelieu in Quebec, Canada. The communities covered include Clarenceville, Henryville, Lacolle, Noyan, Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Paul-de-l'Île-aux-Noix, and Saint-Valentin.

Community Impact

By combining emergency food relief with community-building activities and social support, Grenier aux Trouvailles (Partage sans Faim) contributes to reducing food insecurity while promoting social solidarity. Its multi-faceted approach addresses both material needs and the psychosocial well-being of individuals, making it a vital resource for vulnerable populations in its service area.

The family counter boutique doubles as a welcoming space where individuals can find affordable goods and receive empathetic support, often acting as the initial step toward broader social assistance and empowerment.

References

Content adapted and summarized based on organizational descriptions and service listings available from Assisto and related Quebec public health resources[2][3][4][5].