Toronto, ON, M6K 2K6
Food bank
Drop-In Grocery Program - in-person shopping for clients to choose groceries and other products
Grocery Delivery Program - delivers grocery boxes to those who are unable to leave their homes to visit food bank
- there is a wait list for deliveries, to register for waitlist email [email protected] or call 289-206-1377
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, ON, M6R 1Y4
Toronto, ON, M6H 4K3
Women-led organization providing support to South Asian and racialized women in the language of the client's choice
Violence Against Women Program: counselling and referral for assaulted women, social assistance, crisis intervention, immigration assistance
- health education and promotion
- multicultural wellness support groups
- life skills support group; sewing collective
- seniors group for all South Asian women
- youth group for girls, homework club for children
- first language literacy instruction
- job search workshops, employment assistance and counselling
- legal clinic -- advice on family law, immigration, custody, child support, abuse, legal education workshops
Intersectional Services
- settlement services, information and referral, translation and interpretation, advocacy, group activities
- Housing Connections (see separate entry) Community Partner -- assistance with housing search and application process
- year-round income tax clinic for individuals and families with low incomes
- food bank, member of the Daily Bread Food; emergency food including South Asian dry goods provided to those in need on alternate Tuesdays; call ahead for details
- volunteer opportunities
Satellite location at Frontline Community Services (see separate listing), 2761 Markham Road, Scarborough
Toronto, ON, M6H 2X4
Community and Family Services
- emergency material assistance including food, household effects as available
- crisis intervention
- meals program (Saturdays)
- Christmas Assistance Program for existing clients
- residential summer camp for children
Toronto, ON, M6H 4C2
Community centre serving diverse groups including Spanish-speaking community
- counselling for Spanish-speaking women, subject to availablity
- programs for Spanish-speaking seniors
Food Bank emergency food
- held indoors, line up starts on Hallam St
- information and referral for community members
- member of Daily Bread Food Bank and supported by Second Harvest
Toronto, ON, M6J 1E3
- community supper - meals handed out of the front door
- clothing room - distributed at door by staff on an as needed/by request basis, adult clothing only, including underwear and socks
- other programs moved online or suspended
- programs for children and youth
- worship services
Toronto, ON, M6N 4Y2
Food bank providing three day supply of food
Member agency of Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, ON, M6S 2C4
- grocery distribution including prepared food for take out
- meals
- Christian environment
Toronto, ON, M8Y 3J1
Food bank
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, ON, M5T 1S6
Food bank -- 3 day supply of groceries
- referrals
- advocacy
- member of Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, ON, M6S 3Z3
Food bank
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, ON, M5V 3G3
Food bank
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank offered by Spadina Fort York Community Care
Toronto, ON, M5S 2H1
Food programs -- hot meal, also bag lunches
Welcome Centre -- food and clothing bank by appointment
- for individuals or families
- baby food and formula
- household items, bedding, female hygiene products
- supportive counselling and referrals
- Christmas grocery and toy program
- member of Daily Bread Food Bank
Children and youth -- after school programs
- licensed child care centre -- see separate entry
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)
Toronto, ON, M6N 1K9
Food, clothing and small household items
Food security
- assistance through free market
- food voucher/gift card may be available by eligibility assessment
Green Thumbs Collective - community gardening, April-September; pre-registration required
Toronto, ON, M5R 3G7
Programs and services
- information and referral
- settlement services and orientation for refugees and immigrants
- life skills
- assistance in accessing government and community services
- advocacy
- income tax clinic
- available in March and April only
- individual and family counselling
- case management for assaulted women
- parenting groups
- group activities for seniors
- family summer program
- family education and support groups
Food Bank: groceries for residents of catchment area only
- member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee
Toronto, ON, M8V 1B7
Food bank
Toronto, ON, M6S 2S1
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, ON, M5T 1R2
Food bank
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee
Toronto, ON, M6E 2V4
Virtual support over the phone, call main office or email; will reply in an hour; in-person support also available; masks provided
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Support on Immigration and Refugee Issues
- holistic case management and services to precarious migrants and refugee populations; new clients may drop in Mondays 9:30 am-4 pm
Refugee Hearing Orientation and Appeal Preparation (Ready Tour)
- allows refugee claimants to learn what will happen during hearing, how to be ready and what happens after decision is made; session occurs twice a month
- Appeal Info Session for rejected refugees wanting to learn how to appeal a negative decision after the hearing
- registration - calendar available in the immigration section of the website
Transitional Housing
- transitional housing for refugee claimant women and children, capacity 30 for stays up to 12 months
- help with the refugee process, including legal, mental health, social services and other referrals; support and accompaniment to appointments
Food Distribution and Income Security Program
- ​food hampers for vulnerable populations regardless of immigration status
Primary Health Care Clinic
- ​by appointment; no Ontario Health Insurance required
Support Groups and Activities for Women
- ongoing information-sharing on issues relevant to women adapting to a new culture
- community activities, field trips, skills workshops
English Language Learning (ELL)
- free beginner and intermediate online English classes
- primarily for people without status and/or in a situation of vulnerability.
Youth Program
- for newcomer youth regardless of immigration status
- offers mutual support, volunteering and skills development, social and sports activities, Wednesdays 4 pm-6 pm
Services for Victims/Survivors of Human Trafficking
- ​holistic support and full range of services
- legal information, immigration, housing, employment support, counselling
Toronto, ON, M8Y 2T3
Food bank
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, ON, M6C 1A3
Toronto, ON, M6N 1Y3
Food bank
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank and North York Harvest Food Bank
Toronto, ON, M6G 2N1
Food bank
- drop-in shopping model
Toronto, ON, M6S 2T7
Emergency food bank and referrals available to other community resources
Member of the Daily Bread Food Bank, and in partnership with various community agencies
Free Food in the City of Owen Sound
MEALS
OSHaRE Hot Meals - take out or dine in.
Mon-Fri 1 pm-3 pm, Sat 12 noon-1:30 pm
GROCERIES
St Andrews Presbyterian Church Pantry Hamper of food
Mon 11:30 am-1 pm
Central Westside United Church
Tue-Thu 10 am-3 pm
St George's Church Neighborhood Share - 1049 4th Ave E
Thu 10 am-12 noon at 4th Ave door. 3 bag sizes: single, couple or family
Salvation Army Food Bank
By appointment Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm
SOS @ OSHaRE - Hamper of food
Every other Wed 1 pm-3:30 pm
Family Assist Market (FAM) @OSHaRE - Hamper of food, sign up for casseroles and veggies - application required, the focus is families with children, local agencies and programs also available. Every other Wed 9 am - 11 am (same Wed as the SOS Market).
WATER REFILL STATIONS
Owen Sound City Hall
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Owen Sound Library
Mon 1 pm-8 pm * Tue-Thu 10 am-8 pm * Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm
Owen Sound Transit Building
Mon-Fri 7 am-6 pm, Sat 7 am-4 pm, Sun 7 am-2:30 pm
Tom Thomson Art Gallery
Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm
Bayshore Community Centre
Mon-Sun 7 am-11 pm, hours may vary during the summer season.
Grey Bruce Public Health BuildingMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
OSHaRE
Mon-Fri 1 pm-3 pm, Sat 12 noon-1:30 pm
