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Provides a nutritious lunch and supper every day of the year

• take-out meals for community members to pick-up for lunch (12 noon-12:50 pm) and Supper (5 pm-6:50 pm)
• men residing in shelter will continue to eat inside
• serves Thanksgiving and other special meals around the holidays, date will vary depending on what other Community Meals are being put on in the area, call for information
• donations accepted

Provides a sit down breakfast Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Upper Hall of Trinity Anglican Church. Entrance through ramp at side of building by Scotia Bank parking lot

• Food and financial donations welcome
• check Facebook or Instagram page for updates on what food and non-food items are needed
• Financial Donations can be made via e-transfer to ryanshopeandhonour@gmail.com
• The Ryan's Hope Breakfast-To-Go program is the first initiative of Ryan's Hope an organization that advocates for and supports people living with mental illness, substance use issues and experiencing homelessness

Collier's Table provides community meals twice per year to people in need.

COVID-19 Response

• Soup Kitchen Meal on Fri not being held at this time
• Center is currently open by appointment only
• safety restrictions are in place, view details on BNFC Facebook videos
• some programs and workshops are still available online and can be accessed at BNFC Facebook page
• for more information or support call 705-721-7689 or email info@bnfc.ca or executivedirector@bnfc.ca

Regular Service
Food pantry program and soup kitchen

• food pantry program aimed at raising awareness for sustainable food security by identifying the gaps in existing services and increasing practical access to good healthy food
• soup kitchen and drop in every Friday

Lunch Break Program:

• Hot lunch served twice a month on Tue
• $7 per lunch
• open to general public

Take-home frozen meals, available for discharged patients, staff and general public

• 16 choices of meals plus soups and desserts are available, see Meals to Go for selection
• healthy choices with lower sodium and lower fat content and diabetic compliant
• allergy requirements, pureed and renal meals also available
• any quantity can be ordered, request 48 hours for pick-up after order is placed
• to order call 705-728-9090, ext 44428 or email mealstogo@rvh.on.ca
• orders can be picked up at the back door, instructions will be provided

If visiting the hospital:

• See Visitor Information
• See Parking and Transportation Information
• See COVID-19 Information

COVID19 -- closed
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Monthly meal for community

COVID19 - Take-away meal, changed address to 23449 Woodbine Ave

Community meal and conversation

• transportation available through Transit Georgina, 24 hours notice required (call 905-476-1499)

S.H.I.F.T. is committed to the health and safety of participants as well as staff and volunteers. Specific expectations regarding cleaning and the use of PPE are implemented under the direction of the local public health authority.

Provides safe, respectful and welcoming overnight accommodation, meals and outreach supports to those experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness and/or food insecurity in South Simcoe. Facilitates connection to other services and resources in the community. Three programs offered: Emergency Overnight Shelter, Outreach and Daytime Drop-In Centre

Emergency Overnight Shelter: Serving men, women and youth nightly during the winter months, with access to a safe, warm bed, food, shower, basic needs and supplies, harm reduction supplies and onsite supports and resources to assist in finding temporary or permanent housing solutions.

• Capacity of eight beds per night
• Intake required for admission
• No late entries

Outreach: A Housing-Focused program offering mobile supports throughout South Simcoe to individuals, couples and families experiencing or on the verge of homelessness, providing access to life saving resources, supplies, referrals, and supports through brief case management.

• Access to basic needs, personal hygiene, and harm reduction supplies, as well as access to food and food resources.

Daytime Drop-In Centre: Open to men, women and youth experiencing homelessness and food insecurity daily, with access to shower, food, basic needs and supplies, harm reduction supplies and computer workstation for participant use. Staff are onsite to assist with accessing resources and to provide necessary supports towards reaching housing goals.

• Access to basic needs, harm reduction supplies, food, shower, housing-related supports and computer workstations

Program hours are subject to change and may vary depending on need. Call or email to confirm program availability. All programming is primarily based out of a building located at 123 Victoria St. W. The space is a fragrance-reduced environment.

Accepting donations. Visit www.shiftforgood.ca for donation list. Arrangements must be made prior to dropping off donations. Contact office for more details.

A monthly family drop in program that includes, games, skits, music, snacks and dinner. Great for the whole family and young parents.

Free Community Pot Luck Luncheon: Dates will be posted when Covid is over

• Everyone welcome
• Church provides the Pot Luck
• Directly following Sunday worship service (Usually 11:30 am- 12 noon)
• Please call for more information

COVID-19 Response
Some events are suspended until further notice

Regular Service
Anglican Church offering weekly worship services.

Quiet prayer, Pray and Bible Study Group, Youth Group

1st Sunday of the month goodwill offering Breakfast at 9 am, open to public, donation only.

Good food box depot

Offers a warm and safe place to enjoy a free meal, socialize and access community support. With the support and generosity of local restaurants and churches, meals are prepared and donated.

Guests are welcome to enjoy a warm meal every day of the week from Nov-Apr and three times a week from May-Oct.

Offers warm breakfast and lunch with the option to take a cold/frozen dinner to go.

Community Resources
Out of the Cold Cafe Team members offer guidance to anyone needing a hand navigating community resources. The Cafe offers free internet, computers, printers, fax machine and access to a phone to contact local shelters and agencies.Charitable Registration Number 764443347RR0001

For more information visit WOW Living

COVID-19
Community Meal is not running at this time
No In-Person worship

United Church offering programs which include:

• Sunday school - on hold
• Nursery - on hold
• United Church Women- meeting monthly with protocols in place
• Community meal every Friday, by donation, year round, including holidays - on hold

All Services will be streamed on Bradford United Church YouTube Channel for Sunday worship at 9:30am. Everyone welcome.

COVID-19 Response
Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, the free monthly community luncheon has been suspended until further notice.

Regular Service
Offers weekly worship service and Sunday School.

Also offers

• Centennial women's program, (all women in community are welcome)
• weekly choir (anyone who likes to sing is welcome)
• various other events periodically throughout the year, check website calendar for details
• free monthly community luncheon

Meeting space available for rent. Church Sanctuary seats 200 and is available for weddings, funerals, special services. Church Hall seats 150 is available for non-alcoholic receptions, meetings and more. There are two meeting rooms, with the larger holding 50-75 people, and the smaller holding 25 people. Fully equipped kitchen.

Meals are served once a week from the soup truck.

Limited resources available as well (as available): mittens, hats, scarves, socks, underwear, blankets, tents, toiletries.

Emergency and disaster services available through this program.

COVID-19 Response
The community lunch drop-in program has been suspended until further notice. Bagged lunches will be available for pick up out front of The Lighthouse from 11:30 am-12 noon, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri.

Regular Service
Offers emergency homeless shelter for men and women and a free community lunch program.

Free Community Breakfast offered each Sunday.
Enjoy a hot meal and some company.
Anyone welcome.

Lutheran and Anglican church offering weekly service in-person or via Zoom.

Also offers weekly bible study and outreach ministry.

COVID-19 Response
During the pandemic, service is available using All Saint's Collingwood. Live services resume February 20, 2022

The church is closed to the public and all in-person services and programming is suspended until February 20, 2022

The Double Toonie Lunch has been suspended until further notice.

Regular Service
Anglican church offering Sunday services and a variety of annual events. Hosts a monthly Double-Toonie Lunch.

Can provide assistance to individuals in the community year round depending on need and resources available. Call Lorna for information.

Community dinner -- dine-in and takeout meals available

Hot community meal, volunteers prepare and serve food

COVID19 -- Dinner either a carry away, with a drink or eat in

• doors open 4 pm for light refreshement, dinner served 4:30 pm for eat in or pick up meal
• enter through upper door in fenced area at the rear of the building

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Community dinner

Covid19 -- all LOFT seniors and 24/7 adult supportive housing locations will only allow essential visitors until further notice (those who have a resident who is dying or very ill) * community and residential supports will continue


Mobile service Van

• mental health and nursing assessment/care
• crisis support, intervention and prevention
• condoms, needle exchange
• assistance in finding shelter and transport for first-time access to shelter, and survival supplies like food, clothing, sleeping bags, tarps and tents
• information and referral

COVID19 -- Tuesday Supper

Community meal, a hot, healthy dinner to the homeless and those in need served in Trinity Hall