Trevor Freeborn is with 211 NL and says their number one call revolves around food with 40 percent of callers looking for things like Meals on Wheels, food banks, and community pantries and this is followed by a need for housing support.
This is 211 Day. It’s the number to call to connect with a complete range of Government, Community, Health, and Social Services available in Canada. Trevor Freeborn is with 211 NL and says their number one call revolves around food with 40 percent of callers looking for things like Meals on Wheels, food banks, and community pantries and this is followed by a need for housing support. He says in rural areas it’s about transportation, noting these areas are without public transit.
Freeborn says in general, more than 50 percent of callers here are looking for what they consider “basic human needs.” He says 20 communities across Newfoundland and Labrador are joining the celebration today.
211 is available 24/7/365 days a year and features a live navigator in real time. Wait times are minimal (less than a minute), it’s free and confidential, and follow ups are provided when needed.
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