Searching for Food Banks And Referrals

COVID-19 Update: The following canges to services are in effect to keep guests and volunteers safe:

• The Tuesday cafe is open from 10 am to 12 pm. No clothing, household items, bedding, mending, available at this time.
• Food pantry services are open at both Chalmers downtown and Chalmers West locations at regularly scheduled times.
• Guests are asked to wait OUTSIDE of the building. Guests will be welcomed in by a Chalmers greeter.
• Guests are asked to bring their own bags to carry food home in. Guests are required to wear masks. If guests cannot wear a mask, food will be brought to them at the door.

Chalmers Downtown (41 Macdonell St):

• 2-3 days' of nutritious food accessible every two weeks

Chalmers West (577 Willow Rd):

• 2-3 days of nutritious food accessible every two weeks

Note:

• Oversees St Andrew's Presbyterian Church diaper program; diapers available during Chalmers Downtown / Chalmers West hours -- contact 519-822-8778 for information
• Accepts financial donations by mail or canadahelps.org or call the office to set up monthly givings (PAR)

Offers free programs, services, resources to individuals and families in need. Programs and services include:

• Food market
• Clothing Market
• HOPE Stylin' (clothing bureau and salon)
• Food Skills Classes
• Breakfast Program
• Ease into Work
• Guelph Community Backpack Project (coordinated by HOPE House in partnership with Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition and Salvation Army); collection, packing, and distribution of backpacks and school supplies for children and youth throughout Guelph
• Harvest of HOPE
• Affordable Holiday Gift Market
• HOPE in Motion
• HOPE Smiles (dental care program for community members who volunteer or participate in Circles)

Offers regular Mass times, sacraments and spiritual guidance. Food and clothing assistance available to residents in need.

Food pantry available to the community

Program not currently running due to COVID-19

Offers regular worship services and activities / programs for children, youth, adult parishioners and seniors.

• Saturday Night Suppers (four times a year).

Programs and services offered at various locations in the Ward.
Office at Tytler Public School by appointment only

Two Rivers Neighbourhood Group Food Bank open to Ward residents on Thursdays (drop in only) from 1 pm-6 pm at 69 Huron St (please enter using the 2nd door at the side of the building - follow the signs!)

Visit/ follow the Facebook page or contact Melanie at the Neighbourhood Group for more information trngprograms@guelphneighbourhoods.org

Contact Maryann (Parent Outreach Worker) for family support 519-803-0989

Activities include outdoor programming, events throughout the year, summer camps, community garden and food access.

Member of the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition

Guelph Food Bank works to provide much needed support to individuals and families within the community who struggle with basic needs, predominantly by distributing emergency food supports to those requiring assistance. We also work to support other agencies doing complimentary work within the city by providing monthly food offers to supplement some programming costs.

Food & Distribution Programs:

• Emergency Food Hamper Program
• Community Excess Program
• Agency Distribution Program
• Local Disaster Relief
• Waste reduction Offers a variety of other support programs including Job and Placement Programs, Help With Skills Programming, (i.e. school co-ops, peer work programs, budget counselling, etc)
• Also runs a Clothing Exchange (open to the public), Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program, and a Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)

Spiritwind Christian Centre (100 Crimea St) * Noah's Ark Childcare (95 Crimea St) * day care held on second floor of 95 Crimea St location (parking adjacent to 95 Crimea St)

* children and youth programs offered during worship service

Programs, services and events include:

• gathering place to meet with neighbours
• emergency food cupboard
• free clothing room
• donation room (toys, household goods, books)
• on-site employment assistance (Lutherwood)
• free local calls, photocopying, faxing
• homework club
• movie nights
• neighbourhood group meetings
• community Fridge
• volunteer opportunities

Note: Donations welcome

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

COVID-19 Update: Virtual Mass Sun 9 am, visit website for more information.

Offers regular services, church activities and various ministries. Holy Rosary Parish also provides:

• short-term food assistance to persons in need within the north-east section of the city (groceries, food vouchers)
• Mission Possible group raises funds for Jesuit worldwide mission activities

Note: Parish hall available for rent by community groups.

COVID-19 -- Food Bank is open by appointment only. Resources are limited. Call for information; intake is required.

In an effort to combat hunger and poverty on campus and in the greater Guelph community, the Guelph Student FoodBank provides undergraduate and graduate University of Guelph students access to emergency food, anti-poverty resources, and referrals to other food security, anti-poverty and financial assistance groups.

Programs and services include:

• children's recreational programs (subsidized spaces available upon approval)
• after school program
• summer camp
• practical needs shelf
• various seasonal events and activities

Committees available for community member participation include: yearly planning team, finance team, coalition meetings

COVID-19 Update: Programs and services may impacted, contact for most recent changes and more information; during lockdown, delivery provided for food support programs. Programs include:

Food and Nutrition

• morning meal program for school age children
• emergency 2 day food support provided

Programs for Children and Youth

• preschool programs
• youth programs
• summer day camp

Other Community Supports

• free or low cost recreation activities for families
• seasonal community events
• referrals and advocacy

Provides emergency assistance for those in need:

• vouchers for free food
• food pantry
• clothing
• furniture or household items
• furniture delivery available (cost may apply, call for information)

Needs:

• to donate items contact Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

The Society operates from the following churches. Contact each church to receive emergency assistance:

• Basilica of Our Lady Conference (office 519-824-3951, assistance 519-654-3575)
• Sacred Heart Conference (519-822-8944)
• St John Conference (office 519-824-7311, vouchers 519-831-1112)
• St Joseph-Fergus Conference (519-843-2006)
• St Joseph-Guelph Conference (519-836-6806)

COVID-19 Update: Call or email to make an appointment prior to visiting; services by appointment only. Contact of visit website for more information and services impacted by COIVD-19.

Programs include:

• children and youth programs
• preschool programs
• adult programs
• emergency food cupboard
• clothing cupboard
• after school programs
• community events

Programs include:

• adult fellowship and conversation
• 55 Plus Club: social, recreational, educational and spiritual activities

Community Services office (210 Victoria Rd S). Dispenses emergency food and clothing, operates a shelter aid program, distributes work boots, coordinates Christmas hampers, counselling and referral services.

Multi-service agency that serves community members in need by providing hunger and illness relief services, counselling, transportation assistance, recreational programs, and other forms of aid to improve their quality of life. Also offers information on available services, community outreach and liaison with related organizations, transportation, and volunteer opportunities. Services in Rockwood include:

Seniors' Services

• Adult Day Program (transportation provided to Erin Centre 2000)
• health clinics: hearing clinics, foot care clinics, information sessions (call 519-833-0087)

Transportation Services

• for eligible adults 18+ years of age
• services are dependent on volunteer availability

Community Support Services

• government forms and program information, information on community services and leisure activities, advocacy, assistance with form filling, caregiver support and information, annual income tax clinics; referrals to other services

Rockwood Food Bank

• assists residents of Guelph-Eramosa Township and Town of Erin in need of emergency food supplies
• Holiday Hamper program provides festive food and groceries, and gifts for children and family members
• Backpack Program
• EWCS Food Bank maintains many community partnerships (e.g. schools, churches, social clubs)

New To You

• sells gently used, seasonal clothing accessories, shoes and books

Programs and activities include:

Seniors:
Adult Day Programs for frail seniors and those with cognitive impairments (wheelchair accessible transportation available); nutritious meals and snacks ; social and recreational health and wellness programs ; seniors information directory.

The day program is open Mon-Thu for in-person visits maintaining physical distancing, wearing a mask, frequent hand washing/sanitization and daily COVID screener conducted. Telephone reassurance checks and zoom/virtual appointments provided.

Food Support:
food assistance for families experiencing a crisis; hampers of food and toys distributed at Christmas
COVID Update: All hampers will be delivered to recipient's porch.

Youth Programs:
In person (must be scheduled and adhere to social distancing, hand washing/sanitization and must wear a mask); telephone, text and zoom sessions also available during COVID.

New To You Store: sells gently-used clothing and small toys; open Mon-Sat.

BookEnds: sells gently read books (no magazines); open Tue-Sat.

Other services include:

• transportation services for eligible adults 16+ years of age
• free public internet access
• government forms and pamphlets
• fax, photocopying and laminating
• recreational information
• community outreach and support services
• access to other services and / or referrals including Canadian Mental Health Association, Rural Women's Support, Second Chance Employment, Legal Clinic of Guelph and Wellington County, Immigration and Settlement Services, Probation and Parole Services

Food pantry available to those in need.

Food Bank

Food pantry available to those in need.

Food pantry available to those in need.

Mobile fresh food market

Religious organization