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Provides breakfast Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning through their Ryan's Hope Breakfast-To-Go program an initiative founded by Ryan's Hope.

Free breakfast Monday to Thursday in downtown Barrie

• Community breakfast hosted at local churches
• Food provided and served by volunteers from area churches and other organizations
• Breakfast location from Jan-May and Sep-Dec at Trinity Anglican Church, 24 Collier St
• Jun-Aug at Collier Street United Church, 112 Collier St, outdoors by the Upper Hall of Collier Street United Church

• Trinity Anglican Church, Collier Street United Church, Burton Ave United Church, Grace United Church, St Margaret's Anglican Church, First Christian Reformed Church, and St Mary's Catholic Church all participate in this program

Staff available to assist with:

• bag lunch or emergency grocery bag - provided between 11 am-4:30 pm - also available through Outreach Van
• general support
• hygiene supplies and seasonal clothing
• Harm Reduction supplies
• access to short-term warming space, free showers, and washroom
• Health Cards and other paperwork
• transportation needs - local and out of town for housing and health care needs
• referral to other programs and community resources
• an access point to facilitate medical, corrections and other support appointments virtually
• Housing Support Worker
• HEPCURE free testing
• Para Medicine

Donations

• Donations of breakfast and lunch items for shelter guests as well as donations of survival gear, toiletries and cleaning supplies are needed
• if you have donations, do not go to 88 Mulcaster without first calling 705-828-3477 or emailing getconnected@busbycentre.ca

Join the Meal Train

• Busby Centre serves sandwiches and other essentials to over 120 people every day
• commit to providing sandwiches for one day or more
• visit this page to sign up: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/6r2gdq

Detour Outreach available seven days per week. Provides people with:

• basic needs
• blankets and clothing
• bagged meals: lunch, dinner and water
• tents and tarps
• access to showers
• conversation
• minor first aid attention
• referral to other programs and community resources
• harm reduction supplies
• brief crisis counselling
• advocacy support

Outreach Van - Daily Stops:

• 12 pm-1 pm 88 Mulcaster St
• Rexall Pharmacy, 68 Maple Ave at 1:30 pm-2 pm
• Rexall Pharmacy, 68 Maple Ave at 5:30 pm-6 pm
• All other times by appointment

Join the Meal Train

• Busby Centre serves sandwiches and other essentials to over 120 people every day
• commit to providing sandwiches for one day or more
• visit this page to sign up: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/6r2gdq

Collier's Table provides community meals twice per year, in Spring and Fall, to people in need.

A time to meet new people, socialize and enjoy a hot meal.

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

Community meal and conversation

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

A non-denominational Christian church with worship service. Offers various mid-week activities for all ages, call for details.
Also offers weekly community meal.

Outreach is available seven days a week and offers mobile supports throughout South Simcoe to individuals, couples and families experiencing or on the verge of homelessness.

• Basic needs
• Personal hygiene
• Harm reduction supplies
• Food support and food resources
• Tents and tarps
• Blankets and sleeping bags
• Soft and direct referrals to programs and community resources
• Conversation
• Basic triage and first aid support and or supplies
• Brief case management
• Housing support - search and referral
• Shelter support - access and referral

Mobile Outreach - Daily Stops:

• COMING SOON

The Outreach team can also make appointments with service users to meet them at designated places where they are at in the community, as needed, including their place of residence (should it be safe to do so).

Provides a safe space to get warm or cool down, while providing resources for community-building.
Offers:

• Access to shower
• Meals and food support
• Basic needs and supplies
• Harm reduction supplies
• Computer workstations with access to internet, phone and fax as needed.
• Coffee/tea/juice, snacks and lunch will be provided throughout the day
• Onsite resources and connecting with relevant referrals to community resources and healthcare needs
• Access point to assist with virtual appointments via use of technology.
• Housing support
• Employment search support
• Assistance with ID, health cards, birth certificates, other paperwork, applications, and or information

Donations:

• Donations of meals, survival gear and donations for shelter guests are always welcomed.
• Donations of technologogical devices are welcomed.
• Please call 705-970-7149 before arriving with any donations or email us at donations@shiftforgood.ca for more information.

Volunteering:

• Meal makers and volunteers are much-needed at this time. Email volunteer.coordinator@shiftforgood.ca to learn more or to sign up.

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

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.

Offers the following services:

• Sunday Service
• Kid's Ministry Program
• Prayer
• Jr High
• Impact Youth (ages 14-18)
• APC Moms
• Life Groups (small group meetings)
• Shepherds Table - community meal for anyone who needs assistance.
• Alpha
• Grief Share

Outdoor Bag Lunch Program
Bagged lunches are served out front of the Community Services Building. Please note, food is not offered outside of food program hours.

Community Essentials Program
Offers essential hygiene products, socks, hats and seasonal clothing/items when available.

Shower & Laundry Program
The Lighthouse has one community shower and laundry room combined (with one small washer/dryer). A towel, hygiene products and laundry soap is available if needed. As laundry machines are often in use, appointments are encouraged.

Community Computer, Internet, Phone and Fax
The Lighthouse offers computer, internet, phone & fax use in 30-minute increments for housing, employment and educational needs.

Donate Supplies
The needs of some of the most vulnerable people in our city change with each season. Here's how you can help with Needed Supplies for the season.

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
The church is open to the public. Please wear masks if you feel more comfortable

Regular Service
Anglican church offering weekly worship service and a variety of annual events.

Hosts a monthly Double-Toonie Lunch. Proceeds support St. Luke's community foodbank.

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

Community dinner -- dine-in 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