Healthy Bundles

Root Cellar Food and Wellness Hub


Description
Provides nutritious food to women who are expecting or have a baby.

Service offers:

  • nutritious food to pregnant women or women with children 1 year and younger

Includes:

  • milk for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding

  • formula for women who are formula feeding

  • diapers, iron-fortified infant cereal, and age-appropriate baby foods when available

  • eggs, milk, juice, and fresh vegetables once a week and regular groceries every second week if needed for moms who are pregnant or nursing

Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to women who are:
  • pregnant

  • breastfeeding

  • or have children 1 year and younger

Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
  • contact to register
The following are required for registration:
  • identification (ID) is required for every adult in the household
  • an Alberta Health Care Card is required for every member of the household
  • proof of Medicine Hat area address
  • proof of low income
  • proof of pregnancy from a doctor or proof of guardianship

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-528-4313 Ext. 1
Web Site
https://www.mhfoodbank.com
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: Yes,

There are membership fees. Contact for details.




Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Includes:
  • accessible parking
  • ramps
  • automatic doors
  • elevators
  • accessible washrooms
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
September 25, 2023
Address
440 Maple Avenue SE
Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 0L3
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:00 PM

Closed statutory holidays.