Shopping
CSC provides list, escorted, and group shopping options:
You can remain independant in your home. Our capable and reliable volunteer drivers can provide both list and escorted shopping. Our volunteers help to shop, carry and "put away" purchases as needed.
Features and Benefits
- Stay independant in your own home and have your groceries come to you!
- Peace of mind knowing that that there is enough food and supplies in the house
- Friendly, reliable volunteers that you can depend on
List, Escorted, and Group Shopping
We offer three types of shopping: List, Escorted, and Shopping Bus
| List | Escorted | Shopping Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Client provides detailed list (with ideas for substitutions if necessary) and money | Client accompanies shopper to the closest grocery store. | Client accompanies a group to their local Food Basics grocery store. |
| Volunteer shops at one store only; ideally at the closest store to the client’s home | Clients must be able to transfer to a car without assistance. Clients who use a wheelchair must use the List Shopping option. | Clients must be independent in their mobility and able to shop independently in the store. |
| Volunteer returns change and can put groceries away. | Volunteer can put groceries away. | Client picked up and dropped off at their door. |
| Volunteer comes once every two weeks. | Volunteer comes once every two weeks. | Shopping trips are offered weekly. Schedule details can be found under the 'Schedule tab'. |
Cost
The fee for List, Escorted, and Group Shopping is $7.00 per round trip. You will be billed once a month.
Schedule
These services should be used on a regular, consistent basis.
For list and escorted shopping, the client is ideally matched with the same volunteer every two weeks. Until a regular shopper can be found, the client must call in to book a fill-in shopper.
The shopping bus runs every Monday and Thursday. The bus travels to the Food Basics on Fairway Road on Mondays, and the Food Basics on Highland Road on Thursdays.
Please give a minimum of three days notice for shopping. Those interested in the Shopping Bus need to be assessed by one of our Care Coordinators before this service can be started.
You can book a fill-in shopper or an assessment by calling the transportation dispatcher at (519) 772-8787.
Meet a Shopping Volunteer!
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