Searching for Food Access For Seniors/people With Disabilities

Helps older adults and persons with disabilities maintain their independence and quality of life.

Home Help

• a broker service, which matches clients to skilled, self-employed Home Helpers, based on client-identified needs and goals.
• free in-home assessment ensures all client needs are addressed.all assessments are completed by the Home Help Service Coordinator who is a registered healthcare professional.
• affordable rates range from $20-$25 per hour for a variety of services from general housekeeping to personal support and respite.

Frozen Meals

• nutritionally balanced, home-style meals developed by dietitians.
• lactose free, gluten free, minced, and pureed meals are available by request.
• pricing ranges from $2.75 to $7 for single items; savings bundles available.
• free delivery in Chatham-Kent twice monthly.

Client Intervention and Assistance

• provides short-term social work services that support and empower individuals to live independently, with dignity, in the community.
• possible services include 1:1 supports, personal assessments, service coordination, system navigation, and advocacy.
• client directed, confidential, and delivered at no cost.

CareLink Health Transit

• provides accessible, non-urgent medical transportation services.
• trips range from local to out-of-town and may include medical or therapeutic appointments, social activities and other destinations that support the activities of daily living.
• flat rate fares vary based on single destination and 3 hour service window applies.
• additional destinations can be added at a fee of $5 per destination.
• additional fees will be applied to driver wait times in excess of three hours at $20/hour.

COVID-19 - Meals are still being delivered using contactless delivery methods. As such, volunteers will place client meals in a plastic bag to hang on the doorknob or place on a porch surface and knock/call the client as usual. Stepping back 2 metres from the door, the volunteer will wait for the client to retrieve the meal. Delivery wait times may increase as a result of these new measures.

Promotes health and independence by providing home delivered, balanced and nutritious meals to people in need. Clients include seniors, people recovering from illness or surgery, and people with disabilities.

COVID-19 - Providing up-to-date service information for emergency food providers and grocery and meal delivery services.

Provides information on events, organizations and happenings related to food in Chatham-Kent. Information food skills opportunities, community gardens, student nutrition programs, CK Food Strategy and more can be found here. Additionally the CK Meal Calendar and Food Resource can be found on this website as well as an up to date listing on all food banks, soup kitchens, food voucher programs and other community food resources.

Offer free community meals to those in need.

COVID-19 - Meals are still being delivered using contactless delivery methods. As such, volunteers will place client meals in a plastic bag to hang on the doorknob or place on a porch surface and knock/call the client as usual. Stepping back 2 metres from the door, the volunteer will wait for the client to retrieve the meal. Delivery wait times may increase as a result of these new measures.

Provides nutritional meals to seniors, mentally challenged, physically handicapped or convalescent patients

Volunteer opportunities: drivers, kitchen help

A leisure centre for older adults promoting social, physical, and emotional wellness. Centre Programs Include:

• Foot Clinics hosted by VON
• Exercise Programs
• Line Dancing
• Luncheon
• Social Events Games (Pokeno, Shuffleboard, Canasta, Euchre)

COVID-19: No meal is being provided during COVID. Mom's Baby Cupboard available on Facebook.

An outreach ministry offering the following programs:

• Community Meal - a free meal offered to anyone in the community in need
• Mom's Baby Cupboard - support mothers and babies by offering free diapers, wipes, creams, formula, baby food and clothing
• Sharing the Warmth - free hats, mitts and scarves are available at a mailbox located outside of St James Church. Winter coats are also available by contacting Janice - text 519-446-2085.

Delivers hot or frozen meals

• special diet types available
• click here for the current menus

* Hot, nutritionally balanced meals are available Mon-Fri
* Each meal consists of an appetizer, entrée and dessert.
* Food allergies and sensitivities can be accommodated and texture modifications can be made upon request.
* Friendly volunteers deliver our meals providing a social contact and a check-in for seniors who live alone.

Home support service includes;
* Meals on Wheels
* Transportation
* Security Check (telephone reassurance)
* Adult Day Program
* Friendly Visitation

Respite Services:
* Available for caregivers looking after those with memory loss or other chronic health conditions
* Qualified staff provide social and recreational in-home visits that may also include light housekeeping and meal preparation
* Caregivers can take a break, go out or just rest knowing their loved one is being supervised and meaningfully engaged
* An in-home assessment and custom care plan will be developed prior to service initiation

Outreach services providing gently used clothing and accessories for men, women and children and weekly community meals

• also offers a 'career clothing' closet for those requiring clothing to attend interviews or starting a new job
• donations accepted in the form of gently used or new clothing, monetary donations also accepted

Drop-in programming providing opportunities for social activities and a meal

Hot meals delivered, three days per week on Mon, Wed and Fri at lunch time

Special diets types are available, including diabetic, low salt, or denture soft * frozen meal diets, including regular, vegetarian, and gluten-free are available for sale and can be delivered

This program provides home care and community services for people requiring assistance to continue to live a productive life in the familiar surroundings of their own home and community. The program promotes self-reliance, well-being, and support from family and community.

• In home services - include personal care and home management (light housekeeping, shopping and meal preparation).
• Seniors Program - a variety of programs are offered throughout the year such as drop-ins, craft workshops, shopping and game nights.
• Seniors Congregate Dining - takes place Wed at Community Centre. Free lunch served to community members ages 55 and up.
• Medical Loan Cupboard - A limited amount of medical equipment is available for lending. Availability depends upon community need.

Home support service includes;
* Meals on Wheels
* Transportation
* Security Check (telephone reassurance)
* Adult Day Program
* Friendly Visitation

Respite Services:
* Available for caregivers looking after those with memory loss or other chronic health conditions
* Qualified staff provide social and recreational in-home visits that may also include light housekeeping and meal preparation
* Caregivers can take a break, go out or just rest knowing their loved one is being supervised and meaningfully engaged
* An in-home assessment and custom care plan will be developed prior to service initiation

COVID-19 - Essential services continue with pre-screening protocols for Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Personal Support and Crisis Intervention. Diners Club has returned and Fitness Classes are scheduled to return this fall. As COVID-19 municipality stages are implemented, services may change; contact the office directly for latest updates.

Nutritious meals delivered to the door as either a frozen or hot entree. Soups and desserts are also available.

COVID-19 - Fitness Classes (soon) and Diners Club (has returned) are returning. Essential services continue with pre-screening protocols for Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Personal Support and Crisis Intervention. As COVID-19 municipality stages are implemented, services may change; contact the office directly for latest updates.

Provides a range of support services for older adults and adults with disabilities. Services include:

• Non-Urgent Stretcher Van Transportation
• Accessible Transportation
• Homemaking / Home Help (incl. laundry, light housekeeping, meal preparation & errands)
• Personal Support
• Caregiver & Respite Support
• Home Maintenance
• Meals on Wheels (rural County only)
• Diners Club (Seniors Luncheons - call office for locations)
• Exercise Classes for Seniors
• Crisis Intervention
• Housing Support
• Seniors Cruise in June.(currently on hiatus)

Meals on Wheels program

• hot meals accomodate a variety of diet types and texture modifications
• provides personal and social contact and security checks
• frozen meals available for weekends and holidays

Affordable, nutritious meals are delivered to members of the community who are unable to prepare their own food. Seniors, convalescent, and chronically ill individuals may benefit from this program. Hot meals are offered Monday through Friday. Volunteers deliver the meals during the hours of 10:30 to 1 p.m. Frozen meals are delivered once per week on Tuesdays.

A volunteer based, community organization offering a range of humanitarian and emergency services. Local community programs include Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Nutritional Networking, Homeward Bound, Emergency Management, and RespectED (Violence Prevention Program). Offer courses on First Aid and CPR, Swimming and Water Safety.

COVID-19 - Offering the following programs virtually: Little hellos - Seniors, vulnerable peoples, teens can receive a phone call once, twice or three times a week just to chat with someone * Tele-Chat with coffee - via zoom and telephone we connect seniors for some social time, every Tue 10:30 am * Triva - via zoom and telephone organized trivia games every Thu at 10:30 am * Hot meals for seniors - Mon and/or Thu vulnerable people and seniors have an opportunity to receive a hot home made meal delivered to their doorstep. This program is funded by the New Horizons for seniors initiative and the Local United Way just funded us to add meals for a 10 weeks period. The volunteers are also asked to do a visual check on seniors well beings while delivering meals. Ask how they are doing, look for signs of falls, anxiousness and/ or abuse * Gardening assistance - a 7 week program to assist seniors, injured or vulnerable people with maintaining their yards.


A Francophone community centre representing the Francophone and Francophile community of Sarnia-Lambton. Offers cultural, social and recreational programs including:

• French Youth Group
• Coffee Chat
• Seniors Exercise Program
• Play and Share
• Chefs' Club

Home support service includes;
* Meals on Wheels
* Transportation
* Security Check (telephone reassurance)
* Adult Day Program
* Friendly Visitation

Respite Services:
* Available for caregivers looking after those with memory loss or other chronic health conditions
* Qualified staff provide social and recreational in-home visits that may also include light housekeeping and meal preparation
* Caregivers can take a break, go out or just rest knowing their loved one is being supervised and meaningfully engaged
* An in-home assessment and custom care plan will be developed prior to service initiation

Group meals and social activities for older adults and adults with disabilities

• health, well-being and social stimulation
• music
• games
• guest speakers