Food Cupboard Program

Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) Food Cupboard Program (Merrickville Site) works with the Merrickville-Wolford community to assist those who are experiencing food insecurity in accessing essential perishable and non- perishable food items. Our goal is to achieve greater food equity in our community!   

Food Cupboard Program Hours:

  • Tuesdays from 10:00am-2:00pm, and
  • 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:00pm-7:00pm.

To access the program or for more information:

  • Call our office at 613-269-3400 ext 221, or
  • Stop by during program hours, or
  • Send us a message through our Contact Us page. 

For information on local food banks, click here.

Good Food Box

The Good Food Box Program connects the community with fresh, affordable produce. 

How to order?

Merrickville community members:

  • Call our office at 613-269-3400.
  • Orders are due the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
  • Orders can be picked up between 10am-2pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. 
  • Good Food boxes are $15.00.

Smiths Falls community members:

  • The Good Food Box Program in Smiths Falls is coordinated through the Lion’s Club.
  • To access the program or for more information, please contact Deb Doe at 613-285-6561.
  • Good Food boxes through the Smiths Falls Lion's Club are $20.00.