ONWA GoBAGS

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ONWA began delivering various themed GoBAGS to support community members in their time of need.

The reality of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way organizations operate. The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) continues to respond and adapt to the unique needs of our communities through our Community Coordination Approach.

Part of this Approach includes a provincial initiative that delivers GoBAGS to support community members in their time of need, utilizing a physical distance approach. ONWA embarked on this new initiative in April 2020. There are various themed GoBAGS available, each designed with a specific need in mind.

GoBAGs are temporarily on hold

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Request a GoBAG

INTERESTED IN RECEIVING A GoBAG?

Call ONWA's Centralized Intake at 807-623-3442 or Toll Free at 1-800-667-0816

Please be advised that quantities may be limited. Request will be filled in the order received.

Available Themes

EACH THEME IS DESIGNED WITH A SPECIFIC NEED IN MIND

CLEANING KITS

FRESH FRIDAYS

TRADITIONAL BUNDLE

FAMILY

MOON-TIME

SPECIAL EVENT

FOOD

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPEMENT (PPE)

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FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I receive a Go BAG?

Call ONWA's Centralized Intake at 807-623-3442 or Toll Free at 1-800-667-0816
Talk an ONWA Worker and arrange to receive the Go BAG(s) that suit your needs
Go BAGS will be delivered utilizing a physical distance approach (contactless delivery)

Please be advised that quantities may be limited. Requests will be filled in the order received.

What are the criteria?

Go BAGs are fulfilled on an as needed basis. Please be advised that quantities may be limited. Requests will be filled in the order received.

What locations are these available?

All ONWA Locations (listing can be found here). Please note that Go BAG offering may vary by location depending on availability.

When do I need to call in my request?

Go BAGS are delivered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (with exception of Fresh Fridays, which are only delivered on Fridays). 24 hours’ notice is recommended.

Do I have to request every week?

Yes. Requests need to be communicated when the they are needed.

Do you have to request the different theme Go BAGS? Or are they different every Friday?

You can request the type(s) you need; it can be multiple types.

Can I request multiple Go BAGS?

Yes. Go BAGS should be requested according to need.

Is this service free?

Yes. However, please be advised that quantities may be limited. Requests will be filled in the order received.

For more information, please contact:

ONWA Centralized Intake at 807-623-3442 or Toll Free at 1-800-667-0816