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Community-based organization dedicated to meeting the essential needs of economically stressed individuals for food and employment.

• Brantford Food Bank - provides a 3-5 day supply of food. Volunteer opportunities available in food bank program area
  
• Christmas Baskets - provides a hamper for Christmas dinner and toys for children
  
• Employment Services - offers information and job search services, employment counselling and job placement opportunities. Also assists employers in finding people that are a good match for their organization
  
• Monthly Food Calendar to find the current month's listings

Provides emergency assistance to community members in need in Brantford and Brant County in the form of clothing, household items, furniture, nonperishable food, personal hygiene items or grocery gift cards

• home visitors visit with those in need, in their homes or by phone, to listen and to see how they can be of service
  
  • emergency assistance is provided

Public Health Unit

• immunization and screening for communicable diseases
• health education programs
• family and child health
• dental health
• sexual health
• injury prevention
• environmental health
• physical activity
• public health standards enforcement
• research and population-based health research

Emergency Preparedness - Organized plans to protect the health and safety of people in the case of public hazard, or to limit damage to property or the environment

Well Baby Clinic - Support with breastfeeding, nutrition, safety, child development, community support, and parenting

Provision of emergency food/grocery assistance

• assistance can be provided once every 60 days
  
• Christmas hampers and toys for low-income families (toys for children 0-11 years, gift card for youth age 12-14 years)
  
• Adventure camp (ages 6-15 years)
  
• backpacks for children and youth attending school
  
• informal counselling: (individual, family & budgeting)

Provision of emergency food/grocery assistance

• assistance can be provided once every 60 days
  
• Christmas hampers and toys for low-income families (toys for children 0-11 years, gift card for youth age 12-14 years)
  
• Adventure camp (ages 6-15 years)
  
• backpacks for children and youth attending school
  
• informal counselling: (individual, family & budgeting)

Emergency food and clothing assistance

• additional services are available at Christmas time (in Brantford only)
• runs Backpack Program for kids and Free Income Tax Clinic

This organization also participates in the City of Brantford's Monthly Food Program

• visit http://www.brantford.ca/residents/support_services/Pages/MonthlyFoodCalendar.aspx to see this month's food locations

Baptist church

Services for children and youth:

• Awana Kids Club for 4-12 years
  
• small groups - all ages
  
• kid's church for 3-8 years
  
• Kidsmatter@Fellowship
  
• summer daily vacation Bible school for 5-12 years
  
• weekly youth programs for 12-18 years

Services for adults:

• Bible studies
  
• yearly men's conference
  
• special events for women
  
• occasional parenting seminars
  
• community food bank

Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living

• immunization and screening for communicable diseases
  
• health education programs
  
• family and child health
  
• sexual health
  
• injury prevention
  
• environmental health
  
• physical activity
  
• public health standards enforcement

The Baby Depot collects, recycles and distributes a year's worth of gently used baby clothes and essentials to local families in need through a network of community partners. Does not distribute these items directly.

Programs and services that support the health and development of children from prenatal to 6 years of age and their families

Young Parents Program (for young women up to the age of 24)

• support services to pregnant and young parents through individual visits
• services offered - home visits, prenatal education, stress management, healthy communication, smoking cessation counseling, relationship counselling, and parenting information, as well as free prenatal vitamins (with doctor's note), food gift certificates and gently used infant clothing

Healthy Moms Eating Well for 2

• prenatal nutrition program designed to help you give your baby the healthiest start in life
• services offered - home visits, food certificates for milk products, fruits and vegetables, prenatal vitamins (with doctors note), meeting with dietitian, smoking cessation counselling, breastfeeding information and support, postpartum support, and parenting information.
• Low German speaking Outreach Worker available

School's Cool

• school readiness program offered in the summer to help children ages 3-5 prepare for junior and senior kindergarten
• by taking this course children develop self-help skills, have the required language and reasoning skills to enter kindergarten, gain self-confidence and excitement about learning, and become familiar with a kindergarten setting

Groups

• offer a variety of parent education and support groups throughout Haldimand and Norfolk

Moms Talk

• designed by moms for moms
• children's program offered at the same time
• offered weekly in Simcoe at the EarlyON Child and Family

Additional groups include: Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting, Right from the Start, COPEing with Toddler Behaviour, COPE, Beyond the Basics and Managing Meltdowns

Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthly living

• immunization and screening for communicable diseases
  
• Covid-19 vaccinations
  
• health education programs
  
• family and child health
  
• dental health
  
• sexual health
  
• injury prevention
  
• environmental health
  
• physical activity
  
• public health standards enforcement
  
• research and population-based health research

A monthly support program that provides infant formula and baby food for low income families with infants under the age of 12 months.

Provides emergency supply of infant formula, baby food, and diapers to families with children aged 0-3 years. Assistance provided up to once every 2 months.

Emergency services and grocery support for youth in the Hamilton community. Provides food, clothing, hospital care packages, baby products and hygiene items. Also offers nutrition and budgeting programs as well as referrals to Living Rock's Wellness Works Coordinator.

Services are free and confidential. They include:

• Medical Grade Pregnancy Tests
• Pregnancy Options Support
• Point-of-care Ultrasound
• STI Testing & Treatment
• Pregnancy + Beyond Support
• Post Abortion Support
• Abortion Support
• Resources & Referrals
• Male Mentoring
• Community Referrals
• Sexual Health and Relationship Education (S.H.A.R.E) for teens, students & teachers
• Baby Boutique - Free Maternity and Baby Clothes (NB - 2T)

Offers free, confidential emergency service for women distressed by pregnancy.
Services include:

• counselling and referrals
• assistance in finding accommodation
• free diapers and formula (when donations allow)
• free maternity and baby clothes (newborn to 2 years)
• free pregnancy testing

Text chat is available through the website.

Provides free pregnancy tests * pregnancy support and counseling * material support (clothing, diapers, formula, etc) * peer counseling (adoption, parenting, birth coaching) * mom's support group * dad's support group * adoption services * community referrals * advocacy

Provides diapers, pull-ups, wipes, formula, baby food, cereals, and feminine hygiene products

This listing summarizes the day-by-day open hours for all food and meal programs in Burlington

• food banks usually have a wide selection and stock of items, food cupboards/pantries may have a smaller number and selection
• some may require proof of residency or income, see each listing for details
• all community meals are free, open to everyone and drop-in, unless otherwise specified

CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM, AS HOURS MAY CHANGE, OR BE SUBJECT TO VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES

Monday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722
• 1 pm-4 pm by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556

Tuesday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 10 am-6 pm by appointment only Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
• 9:45 am-11 am Food for Life Neighbourhood Food Program at St Luke's Anglican Church, 1371 Elgin St, 905-634-1826
• 2 pm-6 pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick, Our Community Cares - Food Pantry, 702 Surrey Lane
• 2 pm-6 pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick, Our Community Cares - Infant Food Bank, 702 Surrey Lane
• 2 pm-6 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Burloak, Our Community Cares - Food Pantry, 356 Burloak Dr
• 2 pm-6 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Burloak, Our Community Cares - Infant Food Bank, 356 Burloak Dr
• 3:30 pm-6 pm Open Doors Community Market at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
• 6 pm Open Doors Community Dinner at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809

Wednesday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-12 noon by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556
• 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 10 am-4 pm by appointment only Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
• 11:30 am, 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of the month (Oct-May) St Luke's Anglican Church Community Lunch, Parish Hall 1382 Ontario St
• 4 pm-7 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722

Thursday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-12 noon and 1 pm-4 pm by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556
• 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 10 am-6 pm by appointment only Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
• 11:45 am-1:15 pm Next Door Social Space Lunch, 650 Plains Rd E
• 12 noon Open Doors Seniors Lunch at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
• 5 pm-7 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273

Friday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 9:30 am-10:30 am Food for Life Neighbourhood Food Program at Grace United Church, 2111 Walkers Line, 905-335-0090
• 12 noon-2 pm Friday Hub & Lunch, Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline St, 905-634-1849
• 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722

Saturday:

• 9 am-10:30 am, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, Compass Point Bible Church, Food Market, 1500 Kerns Rd, 905-336-0500
• 9 am-11 am Next Door Social Space Toonie Breakfast, 650 Plains Rd E
• 9 am-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 9:30 am-12 noon Open Doors Community Market at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809

Sunday:

• 12 noon-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E

FOOD VOUCHERS may be available from:

• Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, see listing for phone numbers

FRESH FOOD BOX FOR HALTON PROGRAM
This is not an emergency food program, but allows pre-ordering of fresh fruits and vegetables at below-retail cost, available in different sized boxes

• for details, see full listing here

COVID-19 Update: Services continue to operate by appointment only. Please call 519-836-9824 or e-mail familyservices@guelphsa.ca.

Services include:

• bi-monthly food hampers ; bread, baked goods and produce
• clothing, personal care items ; small household items
• baby items
• utility support ; transportation
• prescriptions ; glasses
• emergency accommodations ; mattresses
• referrals
• Christmas Hampers
• backpacks/School Supplies ; summer camp

Provides diapers, pull-ups, wipes, formula, baby food, cereals, and feminine hygiene products

Provides emergency food assistance, by appointment only

• non-perishable food items
• diapers and baby food/formula available
• contact through email at tsaoakvillecfs@gmail.com or call for assistance

A program that partners with the Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC), to house and distribute infant supplies.

Available supplies include:

• diapers
• formula
• baby food

Food Bank

• If you are in need of food assistance please come to the Food Bank during operating hours
• no appointment needed
• can assist with baby food, formula and diapers
• program participants are eligible to receive a food order once each calendar month
• currently provides food to approximately 700 Oakville families

Donations

• non-perishable food can be dropped off at all Oakville Fire Stations and most Oakville Grocery stores, in their collection bins
• bulk of non-perishable food comes from food drives held at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas
• for a list of currently needed items, see here
• financial donations are vital and needed to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, eggs, cheese, milk, and a variety of other items
• tax receipts are issued on site
• please call to make sure someone is there to receive your donation