DCAG Pantry; Help Durham Foodbank Feed Over 500 Families
The Durham Community Action Group (DCAG) is committed to supporting families and individuals in need throughout the Durham region. Each year, we serve over 500 local families through our food bank, providing them with essential food, toiletries, and other vital resources. This holiday season, we are launching a special Food Bank Drive to ensure that no one in our community has to go without.
OUR EVENTS
Registration is back Online!
Food Pantry: Book your pick-up today
Durham Community Action Group offers a free food pantry Click the poster to book your spot today.
Food Pantry Weekly Schedule
- Every Other Thursday
- Time: 12:00PM – 4:00PM
- Location: 577 Kingston Road West, Ajax, ON (L1S 6M1)
Our Monthly Programs
Ajax Food Distribution Highlights
October 5, 2024
Refugee Support
Food Pantry
Seniors’ Needs
Youth Advisory
Anti-Racism
Seniors’ Supports
Who are we
The Durham Community Action Group DCAG is a community-based, not- for-profit service provider that has been supporting and serving the community of Durham Region since 2008.
Although the community primarily served by DCAG is the Black or African Canadian community, DCAG has provided services and remains open
to serving all communities in the Durham Region.
Mission statement
Durham Community Action Group DCAG promotes the positive growth and development of the Black Community in Durham and across Ontario. DCAG serves the Black and broader community and is committed to providing a range of community- based services that support the progress and well-being of Black children, youth and families.
DCAG is committed to supporting all interest groups in pursuit of our mission, goals, and objectives. We work to encourage and facilitate active and informed parental participation in all areas, and at all levels of child development.
goal
To build a more inclusive society in Durham Region, and the province of Ontario, for all communities to thrive and succeed.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Culture
We provide culturally appropriate and relevant services tailored to the Black community, ensuring their needs are met while fostering identity, belonging, and empowerment within the broader societal framework.
Support
We support and strengthen Black families by helping them engage with agencies and public institutions, ensuring they receive proper resources, guidance, and advocacy to navigate various social, educational, and economic systems.
Serve
As a dedicated resource center, we assist Black families in accessing essential services and support, ensuring they are well-equipped to thrive and overcome challenges within their communities.
Education
We create opportunities for meaningful dialogue through workshops, public forums, and community development initiatives, equipping individuals with knowledge and skills that promote personal growth, leadership, and social change.
Advocacy
We advocate for Black children, youth, and families to reduce disparities in education, child welfare, youth justice, mental health, and law enforcement, striving to create fair and just opportunities.
Mediation
We serve as mediators between families, communities, key public institutions, and agencies, fostering productive communication, understanding, and conflict resolution to build stronger relationships and equitable opportunities for all.
