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
𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲!
Over the last three days, our community donated more than 𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐥𝐛𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 to the SIRCH Applesauce Project...our second-largest collection ever and we couldn't be more thankful!!
Every person who dropped off a bag, basket or bushel helped make this possible. In the coming weeks, volunteers will turn your apples into applesauce, fruit servings, apple crisps and preserves for SIRCH’s Community Kitchen Program.
Thank you for sharing what you had and helping nourish neighbours in our community.
Our apple collection is now complete, so we are no longer accepting apples at the Bistro. THANK YOU!
#ThankYouHaliburtonCounty #ApplesauceProject #CommunityKitchen #NeighboursHelpingNeighbours #SIRCHCommunityServices ...
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𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐬 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰!
Judith has the dinner rolls ready, and they’ll be served alongside delicious soup at tomorrow’s Empty Bowls fundraiser!
Your ticket includes a comforting meal and a beautiful handcrafted bowl made by local potter's, all while 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟒𝐂’𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤.
There’s still time to get your tickets in person today at for both the 1 pm and 5 pm seatings.
📍 SIRCH Bistro – 49 Maple Ave., Haliburton
📍 Haliburton Legion
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝.
Help support two important local charities...pick up your tickets today!
#EmptyBowls #HaliburtonCounty #SupportLocalCharities #CommunitySupportingCommunity #SIRCHCommunityServices #4CsFoodBank ...
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𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭!
Judith is showing off two delicious galettes: Mixed Berry and Apple Cranberry.
Drop into the Bistro today for a slice, or order a whole one to enjoy at home. And if you’re already thinking ahead to Thanksgiving, these would make a beautiful addition to the table.
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐲 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝐧𝐝 so our bakery team can have everything ready for you.
📅 Thanksgiving pick-up: October 9 & 10
📍 SIRCH Bistro & Bakery | 49 Maple Ave., Haliburton
📞 (705) 457-1700
𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞!
#SIRCHBistro #FreshFromTheBakery #Galette #HaliburtonOntario #HaliburtonHighlands #SupportLocal #MadeFromScratch #ThanksgivingTreats #GoodFoodDoingGood ...
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𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠…𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩!
𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐂𝐇'𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 is just around the corner, and we’re looking for volunteers to help us get ready.
If you enjoy sorting, organizing and helping behind the scenes, this could be a great fit for you. Volunteers help sort donated coats and winter items, organize everything for distribution, and create a welcoming experience for neighbours accessing support.
A few hours of your time can help make sure someone in our community heads into the colder months feeling a little warmer... and cared for.
Interested in volunteering? Reach out to us at (705) 457-1742 or send us a message.
Let's keep our community warm this winter!
#ShareTheWarmth #VolunteerWithSIRCH #SIRCHCommunityServices #VolunteerLocal #CommunityCares #HaliburtonCounty #GiveBack #NeighboursHelpingNeighbours #CreatingConnection #StrongerTogether ...
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