North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2012
- 62 - Health care and social assistance
- 624 - Social assistance
- 6242 - Community food and housing, and emergency and other relief services
- 62421 - Community food services
624210 - Community food servicesUS
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the collection, preparation and delivery of food for the needy. Establishments in this industry may also distribute clothing and blankets to the poor. These establishments may prepare and deliver meals to persons who, by reason of age, disability or illness, are unable to prepare meals for themselves; collect and distribute donated food; or prepare and provide meals at fixed or mobile locations.
Illustrative example(s)
- community meals, social services
- food banks
- meal delivery programs (e.g., meals on wheels), social services
- neighbourhood meal and soup kitchen services
- school milk program
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