About the Nonprofit
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Established in 1989, the Community Development Council of Quinte (CDC-Quinte) is a non-profit, charitable organization encompassing all of Hastings & Prince Edward Counties. We have an overarching goal to be a recognizable and visible presence in the community that identifies urgent and emerging social issues, while providing programs and services that positivity impacts the quality of life and health of community members.
Through social planning and research, the CDC identifies urgent and emerging social issues and aims to heighten community awareness to the needs of its members. The Task Force on Hunger and Quality of Life Index Project are just two examples of social planning and research undertaken by the Council.
Programs
CDC-Quinte offers a variety of programs to promote the planning and provision of health and social services to residents of the Quinte Community
Good Baby Box – The Good Baby Box program helps families stretch their dollar, reduce food costs, and meet the nutritional food needs of their infant and toddlers.
Good Food Box – The Good Food Box program provides fresh, healthy, and nutritious fruits and vegetables to hundreds of individuals and families each year.
Community Gardens – Community Gardens are a place where participants can enjoy thenbenefits of growing their own fruits and vegetables.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote food security for all members within Hastings and Prince Edward Counties through community development, service provision and social planning.
Our Vision
Our Vision is a community in which all members have consistent access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food.
Our Goals
The goal of our food security programs is that everyone would have access to an adequate supply of safe, affordable, and nutritious food without social or economic barriers.
The goal of our social planning work is to heighten awareness, increase understanding and work with all sectors to find solutions for the urgent and emerging social issues in our community.
Mandate
Our mandate is to conduct social planning and community development within the context of social justice.