Client Rights, Privileges & Responsibilities

Client Rights & Privileges:

  • to be served with courtesy, dignity and respect
  • to be served based on need and no other criteria
  • to be served regardless of race, sex, sexual preference, religion, disability or source of income
  • to have any personal information that is provided to the Food Bank kept confidential
  • to be informed about and consent to the usage and storage of their own personal information
  • to request any records or files that include their own personal information and to have that information provided within a reasonable time
  • to request preferred items when practical and available to meet an individual’s health, ethnic or dietary needs
  • to be provided with information regarding community services and other community providers
  • to be informed of the reason for referral or refusal of service, both verbally, and where possible, in writing
  • to be able to bring their concerns or issues a complaint in accordance with the Complaint Process

Client Responsibilities:

  • To be courteous and treat volunteers with dignity and respect
  • To provide photo identification at each visit to the Food Bank
  • To provide information requested by the Food Bank within the guidelines of privacy and confidentiality as outlined in the Privacy and Confidentiality policy
  • To abide by the policies and procedures of the Timmins Food Bank
  • To inform the Food Bank of any changes in personal status
  • To refrain from personal interactions, whether direct or indirect, with volunteers, including through social media
  • To ask volunteers to only perform those tasks that have been requested or approved by the Food Bank