Searching for Food Banks And Referrals

Food bank and coffee house for Clarington and Blackstock residents

• food bank accessible once per month
• Christmas hamper and toy program
• The Hub Coffee House drop in
• opportunities for Clarington area children to attend summer camp
• Back-to-School Backpack Program

Food bank

• non-perishable food items, personal care items, milk, bread and eggs
• use limited to once a month
• Christmas baskets to clients of the food bank

Donations of non-perishable food accepted during food bank hours

• cash donations
• Foodland and No Frills accepts donations throughout the year

COVID19 --

Food Bank

• taking orders based on phone messages received before Tuesday at 6 pm
• orders will be prepared on Wednesday for Thursday
• food bank will be open to the public on Thursdays 9:30 am-2 pm for those who have previously placed an order based on the assigned time slot

Clothing Bank

• open to serve ONLY those who made prior reservation and have been assigned a time slot on Tuesday 9 am-2 pm
• need to call in advance and leave name and phone number, will be contacted and assigned a time slot

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Community services

• food bank
• clothing bank for all ages
• Christmas assistance for registered clients
• receive donations in cash, food items, clothing in good repair

Food bank

• attending this food bank doesn't take away from your once-per-month use at another registered food bank

Drop-in centre for homeless and street people in Oshawa

• drop in or call for counselling
• daily breakfast and lunch served
• clothing and footwear distributed during the week
• free laundry, washroom and shower facilities
• spiritual guidance, family and crisis counselling, therapeutic counselling
• health care centre (medical doctor on site biweekly/weekly), foot care clinic
• match needs to community resources by networking for housing, emergency food and clothing
• tickets for Saint Vincent's Kitchen supper
• available for cellphone charging depending on availability, please let staff know that you would like to charge before plugging in
• provide administrative support

COVID19 - serving only existing clients by appointment only * meal box every other Thursday

Community programs

• Meal box distribution first Sunday of each month
• personal care packages available
• holiday meals
• off-site partner for DRIVEN providing on-line counseling sessions for women dealing with relationship violence and other forms of abuse
• Partnership with Optimist Club of Oshawa to provide weekend lunch and snack packs for school children

Food bank

• market style so clients choose items to best fit their needs
• collects non-perishable food items

Food Bank Services

• full hamper once per month along with a top-up every two weeks
• hygiene products available once every three months - full sized products provided when possible
• three to five day supply of nutritious food and produce for families and adults
• information on low cost meals, cooking classes, healthy living, and money saving ideas
• limited seasonal clothing and winter wear available for children and adults while quantities last
• referrals to community supports

Holiday Food and Toy Drive

• holiday hampers and toys are provided to families and vulnerable adults in need
• family sponsorships can also be coordinated

COVID19 - food bank open by appointment

Emergency Food Services - Food Bank

• food assistance for a 24 to 48 hour period
• those in need may receive assistance once every two months

Christmas Assistance Program

• 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

Food pantry

• household food items or snack items

Supports include:

• food pantry
• clothing
• washrooms available
• showers by appointment
• cell phone charging and phone access available

Services include:

• daily take-out meals
• weekday pantry and clothing items (see separate listing)
• washrooms available
• showers by appointment
• cell phone charging and phone access available

Non-perishable food

• access once per month
• accepts donations

COVID19 - most Parishes within Durham are mailing food gift cards or food vouchers * few are unable to operate and alternate phone numbers are being provided on the voicemail for alternative resources * a few Parishes are offering groceries * some normal practices have been suspended

Referrals for food vouchers, clothing and furniture

• assist with other needs as assessed

Locations:

St. Joseph (North Oshawa) 365-688-6551

St. Mary (North Oshawa) 905-213-3860

St. Gregory (Downtown Oshawa) 905-720-0003

St. Leo (Brooklin) 905-655-3286 ext 3

Holy Family (East Whitby) 905-668-8752

St. John's (West Whitby) 905-430-6734

St. Bernadette (South Ajax) 905-626-4864

St. Frances de Sales (North Ajax) 905-683-1403

Holy Redeemer (South Pickering) 905-839-9774

St. Isaac Jogues (North Pickering) 905-831-3353 ext 502

Sacred Heart (Uxbridge) 905-904-0928

Community outreach and support

• food bank
• diapers, formula, baby care products
• social programs
• children's programs
• Christmas hampers
• Winter Coat Program

Food bank and family services programs, including

• Pathway of Hope program
  • case management approach with targeted services for families with a desire to take action to break the cycle of crisis and vulnerability - see sawhitby.ca/pathway-of-hope/ for details
• Free Take Away Lunch - seasonal
• Back to School Program - seasonal
• Children's Snack Bags - weekly
• Outreach for Children - monthly
• provide thrift store vouchers - once a year
• children's camp - seasonal
• Christmas Assistance Program - seasonal
• assist with LEAP application form
• Anger Management and Positive Lifestyles
• Durham Housing Retention Program
• Cafe Connection - Monthly Drop In
• outreach at Thrift Store
• Community Church Sundays at 10:30
• Ladies Book Club
• Bible Study
• volunteering

COVID19 - open with capacity of 8 beds * youth encouraged to connect for options and supports * contact the shelter Monday-Sunday 24 hours at 905-239-9477 or contact@durhamyouth.com

8-bed emergency shelter for homeless youth

• 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

COVID19 - Call or email first before coming to Storehouse Food Bank to prearrange a food hamper or Christmas hamper * one person at a time to pick up at the front doors of the church

Food bank * Christmas hampers

COVID19 - accepting registered clients for Food Assistance Mon-Thu 10 am-3 pm by appointment only

Services offered

• Food assistance
• Christmas assistance
• community food drives

Food bank

• clients may use the foodbank once a month
• Christmas hamper program
• accepts donations of non-perishable food

COVID19 Response
Clients and visitors are asked to wear masks in the centre.

Regular Service
Provides primary health care, health promotion and community development services. Practitioners include physicians, nurse practitioners, diabetes educators, community dietitian, dentist, dental hygienist, health promoter, counsellor and community outreach worker.

• Primary Care Outreach - Physicians and Nurse Practitioners assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses
• Geriatric Assessment Intervention Network (GAIN) - A network of coordinated healthcare services and partners working together to strengthen the supports and capacity of frail older adults.
• Memory Clinic (MINT) - team approach for the early diagnosis, treatment and support of problems associated with memory loss.
• Diabetes Education Programs - One-on-one education and supports, and groups for people living with diabetes
• Counselling Services - Mental Health and Addiction counsellors offer individual therapy and group sessions
• Dental Services - subsidized basic dental services for uninsured persons - incudes teeth cleaning, check-ups, tooth removal and fillings

Community Programs Include:

• Nutrition and Healthy Eating - individual counselling
• Food Security program
• Cooking classes
• Arthritis Clinic
• Caregiver Support Group
• Women's Book Club
• Mindfulness Groups
• Exercise Programs
• Smoking Cessation Treatment

Provide food vouchers, clothing, and household items for those in need.

• Calls returned Mon-Fri within 24 hours

Provide emergency food supplies Wed to those in need.

Food donations accepted at the following Port Hope locations:

• Davis Your Independent Grocer, 20 Jocelyn St., Port hope
• Port Hope United Church, 34 South St
• Food Basics, 125 Hope St S
• Giant Tiger, 145 Peter St, Port Hope