Charitable Food Initiatives
The non-profit SIRCH Bistro & Bakery offers affordable nutritious breakfasts and lunches, as well as fresh baked breads and treats in Haliburton Village. Local produce is used whenever possible.
Some innovative partnerships have evolved. For example, our Artisan Baker picks up spent grain used in the brewing process from Haliburton Brewery, and makes it into delicious sourdough bread. The brewery then purchases the bread to use on their charcuterie boards.
The Bistro hosts various events and can be booked for meetings and events. In one end of the Bistro, we have a mini-Thrift Warehouse, to show customers the great variety and quality of goods that we have in the much larger store in Industrial Park.
The Bistro has two programs that address food insecurity, and isolation: Community Kitchen, and Lunch Is On Us. 705-457-1700
Need Food Support?
A new shared website—created by local food banks across Haliburton County—makes it easier to find food support when you need it. Whether you’re looking for the closest location or more information about available services, www.FoodBanksHaliburtonCounty.ca is a helpful resource for individuals and families. If you or someone you know needs food, visit the site to learn more.
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Community Kitchen
Community Kitchen brings volunteers together at the Bistro on Mondays when it is closed to the public. Volunteers gather, and together with the chef they prepare thousands of nutritious meals annually. The meals are frozen and then distributed through health, community service and non-profit housing organizations in Haliburton County and North Hastings. (Prepared meals are essential for those with lack of cooking skills, food insecurity, challenges with mental health, addictions, or illness, as well as those who are homeless, frail or elderly.
Generous farmers, gardeners and growers as well as food banks and grocers donate significant amounts of produce to help the program. Community Kitchen is funded entirely through donations and fundraising.
Once a week from November to March SIRCH offers Lunch Is On Us, a full meal at no charge at the Bistro. Everyone is welcome -- it’s our way of saying thanks to a generous community. It also offers a way for food insecure community members to eat out, and for anyone feeling isolated or alone to join in the fun and meet other people. People love that local musicians will often donate a couple of hours of their time to play during lunch. Lasting friendships have been made at Lunch Is On Us.
Applesauce Project
The Applesauce Project is an annual event where property owners will pick wild apples on their property and bring them in to the
Bistro. Then Community Kitchen volunteers converge for a special day where apples are cooked, sieved and made into servings of applesauce or apple crisps. Those are handed out free to recipients of our Community Kitchen meals, who can use more fruit in their diets.
SIRCH Bistro & Bakery
49 Maple Avenue
Haliburton, Ontario
K0M 1S0
[email protected]
(705) 457-1700
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (BAKERY ONLY - Open until sold out)
Sunday - Monday: CLOSED
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👉 www.sirch.on.ca/donate
𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟓 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲. That means bare cupboards, empty fridges, and parents skipping meals so their children can eat first. Hunger takes away dignity, stability, and hope.
𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞.
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞:
🌟Over 22,000 healthy meals for families, children, and seniors
🌟1,400 hot lunches + 40 Christmas dinners that bring warmth and belonging
🌟1,600 kg of donated food transformed into nourishing meals
🌟Support through 14 community partners reaching neighbours across Haliburton & North Hastings
Every meal is a spark of light YOU create.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.
𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁:
www.sirch.on.ca/donate/
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🍁 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫!
There’s something magical about this cozy season — and at the 𝑺𝑰𝑹𝑪𝑯 𝑩𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐 & 𝑩𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒚, that magic tastes like delicious, homemade meals, fresh-baked breads, and sweet treats made with ❤️ and purpose.
🌿 Fresh from our indoor hydroponic towers 👉 We grow our own greens right here — hyper-local, ultra-fresh, and oh-so-tasty.
🥖 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮:
✨ Fresh-baked breads & desserts
✨ Wholesome breakfasts & hearty lunches
✨ Every bite made from scratch
💛 Eat good. Do good.
No tax, no tip — just delicious food that supports local programs and people.
🎉 Plus 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐬 𝐎𝐧 𝐔𝐬 is back every 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 (𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺–𝟮𝗽𝗺) — enjoy a free meal made with love, live music, and a welcoming sense of community, on the house!
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🍲 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐬 𝐎𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧!
We’re delighted to welcome you every 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺–𝟮𝗽𝗺 at the SIRCH Bistro & Bakery for a free, hearty hot meal, friendly faces, and the enjoyment of live music.
It’s a wonderful mid-week outing and a great way to stay connected, share conversation, and lift your spirits during the colder, darker days of winter. 𝐖𝐞’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬. 💛
📍 49 Maple Ave, Haliburton
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