Searching for Food Banks And Pantries

Food bank -- seasonal distribution of clothing and household goods

Partnered with Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest

Food bank

Partnered with Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest

Food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Food bank

• information and referral

Community Services

• emergency material assistance

Pathway of Hope

• individual and family case management

Other Programs

• grief support
• Christmas assistance program
• summer camps
• school supplies

Food bank

Member of North York Harvest Food Bank and Second Harvest

Food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Shopping model food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Food bank, bring own bags

• Also located for pickup at Seneca@York Campus Seneca Student Federation Office S2014, King Campus Seneca Student Federation Office MH1500, SIA (Markham) Campus Seneca Student Federation, Ground Floor

Online tax clinic by appointment only

Food bank -- seasonal distribution of clothing and household items

Partnered with Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest

Food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

• food bank
• emergency food and Christmas assistance as available
• school backpacks -- August and September as available

• information and referral to services in the community

Food bank, first come first served

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Currently not accepting any new clients

Food and clothing bank

Food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Temporarily relocated due to renovations to garage at back of property accessible from Medici Court that runs off Canzone D from Brimley Rd.

Food bank

• personal hygiene products

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Food Collaborative provides

• food bank services to residents of Thorncliffe Park
• by appointment

Food bank

• ​shopping model for dairy, meat, vegetables, grain, bread
• no lineup before 4:30 pm

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Office open to the public Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm; for information, call 416-266-1777

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Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees

• needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
• sponsorship of refugees
• health workshops, mental health - support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
• heritage language classes
• skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
• seniors program for mutual support and education
• youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
• Homework Club with individual assistance and group work
• citizenship test preparation classes

English as a Second Language / LINC -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry

• full-time day classes and part-time evening classes

Community Connections Mentorship Program

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

Financial Literacy Project - one month certificate course

• individual counselling and orientation sessions

Family Support and Mental Health Services - Parenting Sessions

• mental health - support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
• Women's Circle

Food Security Program

• food package distribution to seniors, families on Mondays and Wednesdays 11 am-3 pm

Community Development

• childminding available for clients attending sessions
  

Community and family services

• food bank
• emergency material assistance including clothing and household items, as available
• conversational English café
• monthly luncheon for seniors
• income tax clinic
• Christmas assistance program for existing clients
• residential summer camp for children

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