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Centre d'action bénévole du Granit

Record #: CQE0974
Last Modified: 11 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 05 Jun 2023

Organization Information

Alternate name Banque alimentaire du Granit ; CAB du Granit

Description and Services

Description Promotion of voluntary action in the region 
 
* medical transportation support 
* friendly calls 
* VIACTIVE program: group physical exercise for seniors 
* PIED program: group exercises to increase the strength of the legs and bones 
* art workshops 
* Read and make people read: reading workshops for children 
* Happiness not so dumb! : entertainment and visits with animals for seniors 
* workshops for people with Parkinson's (singing, choir and dance) 
* annual door-to-door food drive 
* annual media food drive 
* Christmas baskets campaign 
* workshops for caregivers 
* PAIR program: automated call system reaching subscribers on a daily basis, ensuring that they are 
health and security 
* assistance with the preparation of the income statement (tax report) 
 
food Bank 
* food assistance 
* distribution of Christmas baskets 
* food collections 
* receipt of donations 
* PRS food recovery program 
* fight against food waste “Solution Gourmande et Frigo Dons” 
* collective kitchens 
* meals on wheels: frozen or hot meals  
 
FrigoDons (see personal file)

Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website, Location

Address & Map
4516 rue Laval
Lac-Mégantic, QC G6B 1C5
 
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Office phone 819-583-3482 
Food Help 819-583-2000
Fax 819-583-5319
E-mail dgcabmegantic@gmail.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: www.facebook.com/cabgranit
Website www.cabgranit.com

Contact Information

Primary executive Vicky Ménard, Executive Director
Volunteer coordinator Julie Bernier, Administrative Assistant

Additional Information

Accessibility Unknown
Languages French ; English
Areas served Le Granit (MRC) ; Popote roulante pour aînés (80 ans et plus) de Lac-Drolet
Eligibility People with low income * Seniors * People with a disease * Organizations
Application Accompaniment-transportation: make a request 2 working days before the date of the trip
Fees Service
Hours Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-noon 12 
Tax return Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4 pm * Fri 8:30 am-11:30 am, March 7-25, 2022

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