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, M5T 1S6
Food bank -- 3 day supply of groceries
- referrals
- advocacy
- member of Daily Bread Food Bank
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, M5T 1R2
Food bank
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee
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, M5R 2J4
Food bank
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, ON, M6G 2N1
Food bank
- drop-in shopping model
Toronto, ON, M6C 1A3
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, M4V 1R5
Food bank
Items may require access to a kitchen to prepare
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Food Bank - Member of Daily Bread Food Bank * open every Tuesday of the month
Diabetes Education Program - Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff
HIV/AIDS Services - HIV prevention, awareness education, anonymous testing, clinical care and health promotion and skills development for HIV Positive women
Mental Health Services - Short-term counseling, group sessions and workshops for women * mental health information and education * brief counseling strategies (culturally adapted CBT, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Arts Based, Expressive) * advocacy and referrals
Pre/Post Natal Link - Midwifery - Primary Health Care Services - Clinical team includes: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Chiropodists, Nurses, Dietitians, Mental Health Therapists, and Social Workers. We customize our programs and services to meet individual needs of clients. We attempt to provide all available information, education and support to allow women to make informed choices regarding all aspects of their health and health care, and to promote health and well being. Clients are also encouraged to be very involved and advocate for their health care needs
Toronto, ON, M5B 2P3
Crisis intervention centre, residential, non-residential and community support services, including education, pastoral ministry, runaway prevention program, day program and community youth meal programs
For full details on Emergency Shelter, see separate listing
Community Support Services
Drop-in for ex-residents and non-residents
- hot meal or food package
- clothing and hygiene necessities
- showers and laundry
- assessment and referrals
- counselling
- health care
- housing help
- legal resources, ID clinic
- literacy and life skills
- assistance in finding and keeping a job
- computers and free Wi-Fi
- recreation
BensKids Health Centre
Health services, including primary medical care
- diagnostic services and referrals
- access to health and mental health professionals
- health education
- assistance in obtaining medical coverage
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN), and member of Daily Bread Food Bank
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, 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, M5B 1E9
- member of Daily Bread Food Bank
- recipes and nutrition information
- general community information and referrals
Toronto, ON, M4X 1M1
Food bank
Service of Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank
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, M5A 2S3
Food bank
- email not being monitored continuously, please allow 24 hours for response
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, ON, M5A 2E5
Food Bank -- for Indigenous women and their families
- emergency supply of milk and diapers
- member of Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, ON, M7A 2H6
Provides support in accessing HIV medical care and medications, immigration services and other social services, as well as delivering practical support services
HIV Medical and Medication Access
- assists people living with HIV in getting connected to HIV medical care and HIV medications
- helps people access drug coverage through Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Trillium Drug Program and free drug coverage from pharmaceutical companies
- accompany Community Members to medical appointments to provide translation, support and advocacy
- financial assistance for medical and medication costs (while finances are available)
Income Support
- help people living with HIV/AIDS access government assistance programs such as as OW, ODSP, Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employment Insurance
- provides financial assistance for health and wellness needs
Immigration Support
- assists people living with HIV/AIDS access immigration support, including getting a legal aid certificate, referrals to lawyers who specialize in HIV
- offers language support in languages such as Spanish, Swahili, Amharic and French
- accompanies people to their immigration/legal appointments to provide interpretation, support and advocacy
- helps Community Members complete immigration applications
Food Programs
- Essentials Market weekly food bank, including pet food (member of Daily Bread Food Bank)
- Food for Life: bi-weekly meal delivery program and delivery of items from the Essentials Market
Other Support Programs
- information and referral to other services such as mental health, housing, employment and legal services
- pet programs including financial assistance for vet bills, pet food, referrals to vets with discounted services, low cost spay/neutering and foster program in partnership with the Toronto Humane Society, see separate listing
- free haircuts on-site
- harm reduction kits, including used equipment drop-off and safer sex supplies on-site
Complementary Therapies
- hosts on-site free massage and acupuncture clinics in partnership with local colleges
Educational and Cultural Groups
- offers the Hassle Free HIV+ Women's Group as well as the Golden Girls Group for HIV+ Women over 60
- provides educational workshops for people living with HIV around HIV disclosure, U=U and harm reduction
- Saturday Social Club - play games and socialize
Engagement and Volunteer Programs
- opportunities for Community Members to volunteer and/or become Community Mobilizers
- engagement/volunteer programs including POWER (Positive Women's Empowerment and Resiliency) program, Men's Health, PHA Patient Instructor health educator program, front desk, Essentials Market, delivery and Therapeutic Care
Toronto, ON, M6N 4Y2
Food bank providing three day supply of food
Member agency 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, M5A 2G4
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
