Oshawa, ON, L1H 4G3
Supports include:
- food pantry
- clothing
- washrooms available
- showers by appointment
- cell phone charging and phone access available
Oshawa, ON, L1H 1B2
- food assistance for a 24 to 48 hour period
- those in need may receive assistance once every two months
- "Sharing is Caring" Salvation Army's Christmas Assistance Programs
- red kettles, toy drives, canned food collections and Angel Tree programs provide those in need with holiday gifts
Oshawa, ON, L1H 4H3
Food Bank
- a list of items available, such as non-perishables, fresh produce (when available), and toiletries provided to service user
- service users create a grocery list of items they require
Oshawa, ON, L1H 2N7
Community programs
- Meal box distribution
- personal care packages available
- holiday meals
- partnership with Optimist Club of Oshawa to provide weekly snacks for school children
Oshawa, ON, L1H 4J2
Food Bank Services
- emergency food hampers with perishable and non-perishable items once per month
- donations welcome
Holiday Food and Toy Drive
- Holiday Hampers are provided first come, first served to families and vulnerable adults in need
- Toy Program for children 0-16 years
Oshawa, ON, L1G 2A2
Food bank
- attending this food bank doesn't take away from once-per-month use at another registered food bank
Oshawa, ON, L1J 3R8
- market style so clients choose items to best fit their needs
- collects non-perishable food items
Oshawa, ON, L1H 1H9
Clothing Bank
- only 10 items may be taken by each person or family per visit
- monthly limit of 40 items
Food bank
- one visit per month
- Christmas assistance for registered clients
Receive donations in cash, food items, clothing in good repair
Other seasonal programs may be available
Whitby, ON, L1N 3P2
- access weekly
- accepts donations
Whitby, ON, L1N 5H9
Community outreach and support
- food bank
- diapers, formula, baby care, and personal care products (by availability)
- back-to-school backpacks
- winter clothing
Whitby, ON, L1N 5V3
Foodbank and Family Services Programs, including:
- Pathway of Hope Program
- case management approach with targeted services for the community with a desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability - see http://sawhitby.ca/pathway-of-hope/ for details
- free Take Away Lunch - seasonal
- Children's Snack Bags - monthly
- Outreach for Children - monthly
- provide Thrift Store vouchers - twice a year
- Children's Camp - seasonal
- Christmas Assistance Program - seasonal
- assist with LEAP application form
- Cafe Connection - weekly drop in
- outreach at Thrift Store
- Community Church Sundays at 10:30 am
- Bible Study
- volunteering opportunities available
Ajax, ON, L1S 2M6
10-bed housing-focused emergency shelter
- shelter diversion support - assistance in exploring safe alternatives outside of the shelter system with family and natural supports
- Nightstop assessment - eligibility facilitated through shelter diversion - Nightstop provides temporary emergency placement at a community host home (on a night by night basis)
- shower and washroom facilities, hygiene products, clothing
- meals, food bank
- assist youth in finding permanent housing
- housing outreach and support
- assistance obtaining benefits and advocacy negotiating social service system
- access to telephone and internet
- intensive case management
Ajax, ON, L1S 2L8
Services offered
- Food assistance
- Christmas assistance
- community food drives
Ajax, ON, L1S 1M9
- food bank
- Christmas hampers
Bowmanville, ON, L1C 2N8
Food bank and coffee house
- food bank accessible once per month
- Christmas assistance and toy program
- The Coffee Hub drop-in open during food bank hours
- opportunities for Clarington area children to attend summer camp
- Back-to-School Backpack Program
Ajax, ON, L1T 4R9
- food bank
- Christmas Hampers providing enough food for a full day's worth of meals
Pickering, ON, L1V 7E9
Food bank
- distributes non-perishable and perishable food items to those facing food insecurity
- Christmas assistance program for active clients
Waterdown, ON, L0R 2H0
This program provides emergency food parcels and personal care items for families and individuals in need of assistance, operating by appointment.
Donations of non-perishable items can be dropped off in the Food with Grace boxes at Sobeys, Fortinos, or No Frills stores in Waterdown, or at Grace Anglican Church on Monday and Tuesday mornings (10am-11am.) Monetary donations can also be made to the church.
Clarington, ON, L1B 1H4
Food bank
- non-perishable food items, personal care items, milk, bread and eggs
- holiday hampers in December for clients of the food bank
Delivery
- hampers delivered to individuals not able to physically access the food bank
- call for hamper deliver
Donations of non-perishable food accepted during food bank hours
- cash donations
- Foodland and No Frills accepts donations throughout the year
Scugog, ON, L9L 1C8
- clients may use the foodbank once a month
- Christmas hamper program
- accepts donations of non-perishable food
Toronto, ON, M1B 5N6
Food bank
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank
Toronto, ON, M1E 2S5
Food bank -- volunteer-run delivery possible
Toronto, ON, M1E 4P9
Food bank
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank
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
