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Staff available to assist with:

• bag lunch or emergency grocery bag - provided between 11 am-5 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

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:

• Spirit Catcher at 1:30 pm
• CMHA 15 Bradford Street at 5:30 pm
• All other times by appointment

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

Trinity Anglican Church hosts breakfast Mon-Sun through a partnership with Ryan's Hope and other churches who provide volunteers and food on various days, see Barrie Community Breakfasts for more details

Collier's Table provides community meals twice per year, in Spring and Fall, 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

Free Breakfast 7 days a week in downtown Barrie

• Program is hosted by Trinity Anglican Church but is run with the help of other organizations.
• Burton Ave United Church, Grace United Church, St Margaret's Anglican Church, First Christian Reformed Church, St Mary's Catholic Church and Ryan's Hope all participate in this program

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)

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 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
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 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

COVID19 Newmarket Drop-By Program Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm, call 647-512-8754 for details

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Drop-in program with access to support workers, meals and snacks, clothing and personal care items, showers, haircuts, laundry, computer, Internet and voicemail

• health, mental health and addiction support
• housing and basic needs support
• workshops, social and recreational activities

This nonprofit organization raises funds for:

• CNIB projects and children's camp
• assistive/helper dog training
• eye glasses
• dialysis camp
• diabetic camp
• soup kitchen
• Royal Canadian Air cadets squadron 724

Facilitates a variety of programs and activities for youth, local food bank drive and is the primary sponsor of the Georgian Bay LEO youth service club.