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Also offers EarlyON Child and Family Centre Programs, various programs open to community members in their priority population, such as: Parent Outreach Programs, Specialized Outreach Services, and a wide variety of healthy living programs:
WE Breastfeed: peer-led support for breastfeeding parents
Chronic Pain Programs: peer-led support groups, and self-management programs for people living with chronic pain
Mindfulness: meet each day more mindfully with greater intention and awareness
Post Partum Mood Disorder Support Group: personalized support and a weekly mother's support group with child care
ID Clinic: assistance with applications for new and replacement Canadian birth certificates, or Ontario Health Card replacement
Groceries from the SEED: nonprofit, online sliding scale grocery store, open to all, visit The Seed Guelph
Garden Fresh Box: nonprofit, fresh produce buying service to help provide affordable access to fresh fruit and vegetables. See Garden Fresh Box
Fitness Programs: various yoga, Zumba and wellness classes offered online and throughout the community
English Conversation Circle: informal groups offering newcomers a chance to practice and gain confidence in speaking English
For a complete listing of programs with locations, dates and times, including EarlyON Child and Family Centre (Stone Road Mall), visit website: Guelph Community Health Centre
Note: Also houses the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy and The Seed Food Access Program
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.
- Recreation After School programs, PA Day Camps, March Break and Summer Camps
- youth drop-in, Red Cross babysitting course, Leadership Development, Leader In Training
- Co-operative Youth Farm, high school experience
- Get Active (Grades 6, 7, 8) Sports Night, Adult Zumba
- backpack and school supplies
- Salvation Army Christmas Hamper West End Host site
- community garden
- neighbourhood summer market, emergency food pantry (call ahead)
- seasonal clothing drives and Goodwill clothing vouchers
- year round tax filing assistance
- advocacy with community agencies and programs
Work groups and committees established as needed. Volunteers always welcome to assist with planning and implementing youth and children's programs, events and other neighbourhood development initiatives.
Food and Nutrition
- morning meal program for school age children
- emergency 2 day food support provided
- preschool programs
- youth programs
- summer day camp
- free or low cost recreation activities for families
- seasonal community events
- referrals and advocacy
- Meals on Wheels
- Transportation to and from Medical Appointments and other necessary tasks of daily living
- Home Help
- Home Maintenance
- Homemaking
- Reassurance and Security Checks
- Snow Removal
- Community Dining
- Gentle Exercise
- Crisis Intervention
- Caregiver Support
St Alban's Anglican Church
* Food for Life prepackage grocery bags
* 19 St Alban's Dr. (Main & Mill)
* 519-853-3583
* Thu, 11:30 am
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Church Services:
Sunday 10:30 am (Eucharist: Book of Alternative Services)
Evensong : fourth Sunday 6:30 pm Book of Common Prayer
Outreach Ministries:
Food for Life - provides free food bags * call to confirm weekly availability
Acton Together Community Dinner/Movie - free dinner and movie open to anyone in the community
Worship services Sunday 10 am
Community Outreach
* Food For Life - provides free food to those in need, Thu 9:30-10:30 am
* More Than Meals - provides free, fresh or frozen home-cooked meals to anyone in the community experiencing a difficult time due to medical treatments or recovery, recent loss of a loved one, or other difficulties - call church office or email meals@actoncrc.com for details
* Annual Say Yes to the Dress event provides free, gently-used formal attire for Graduation or Prom to students * donations of formal wear accepted (Facebook Page)
Special Events
* Concerts
* Breakfasts
* Speakers
* Visit website for more information
Weekly Small Groups
* Bible Studies
* Women's Morning Coffee Break Group
* Girls' GEMS
* Boys' Cadets
* Youth Group
* Youth of Yesterday
* Knit and Chat
Annual Vacation Bible School Kids Camp in the Summer
Annual Women's Breakfast
Note: Intended for one-time offering of 5 home-cooked meals
This listing describes where to find services for grocery delivery, shopping services and accompaniment.
GROCERY DELIVERY
Metro Online Grocery
- order online for home delivery
- available for Georgetown postal code addresses
- order online for home delivery
- available for Acton and Georgetown postal code addresses
SHOPPING SERVICES / ACCOMPANIMENT
- Some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (fee for use) - for complete list see here
- Occasional accompaniment for shopping may be available at no charge for clients of the non-profit agencies Acclaim Health (see separate listing here) and Links2Care (see separate listing here).
Offers a full choice shopping experience with access to healthy, fresh rescued food
- Bring your own shopping bags
- For inquiries: tremainemarket@foodforlife.ca
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Learn more about us at gcfchurch.ca. Participate with us through Church Center: gcf-church.churchcenter.com.
Programs available:
* Alpha (tryalpha.org)
* Weekly Worship (Sundays at 10:00am)
* GCF Kids (Sundays at 10:00 am)
* GCF Youth (Jr & Sr High - Wednesdays at 6:30 pm)
* Halton Fresh Food Box pickup site (Registration available online)
- outreach program provides people in need with direct access to fresh food within their neighborhood
- no application required
- 2 grocery bags per family
- at the Connect Centre, 121 Chisholm Drive
Worship:
- Weekly Worship Service offered in both Georgetown and Glen Williams
Food Programs:
- Food for Life - weekly, free food available to those in need
- Ev's Kitchen - home-cooked lunch held the last Friday of every month except July and August at the Georgetown church. Starts at 11 am with fellowship following at 1 pm
Rental space available, see website for details
- caters to special dietary requirements including gluten-free, diabetic, low fat, low sodium and lactose free
- free delivery
- no minimum order
- no obligation
- menus available online or call to request a brochure
Crisis: Pastoral Emergencies - Rev Aaron Orear 905-965-1442
Visit Website
Online services available through church YouTube channel
Food for Life
- Tuesday am bag delivery
- Please call 905-877-8323 to receive a bag - based on availability of volunteers
- Focus is on those with mobility constraints and those with lack of transportation
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Church service:
- Candlelight Service Sun 7:30 pm with weekly guest musician
Groups:
- Rainbows Program for children dealing with grief and/or other difficult situations
- transportation to the church can be arranged
- contact The Rev. Aaron Orear for further details
Food for Life distribution centre - a nonprofit organization that supplies surplus perishable food (baked goods, fruit and vegetables, prepared foods, dairy and meat) free of charge to those in need
Events:
Men w/ Spatulas Community Breakfast
- last Sat of each month
- Sep-May (excluding Dec)
- 8 am-10:30 am
- small charge for meal
Christmas on the Credit bazaar
- annually, first Sat in Dec
Annual Victoria Weekend BBQ with fireworks - Sat
Canada Day BBQ, live entertainment, fireworks - Jul 1 annually
Rental Facilities:
- Hall available for rent
- main parish hall holds 100 people
- Alban House (suitable for small meetings) holds 10-12 people
- to book, contact Louise in the church office during office hours
- facilities available to everyone
GROCERY DELIVERY
- check with your regular grocery store to see what delivery services they offer
- delivery available from most grocery stores including, Walmart, COSTCO, Longo's, Metro, and Loblaws
SHOPPING SERVICES / ACCOMPANIMENT:
- some commercial home care/home support agencies offer shopping services and/or accompaniment (usually for a fee)
- for complete list see here
- occasional accompaniment for shopping may be available at no charge for clients of the Home Help programs of non-profit agencies (see separate listing for Links2Care)
This listing summarizes all food bank and meal programs in Milton
- some may require proof of residency or income, see each listing for details
- all community meals are free and open to everyone, unless otherwise specified
It is recommended you contact the service agency first, to confirm hours and whether an appointment is required. For more details regarding each program, view the individual listing.
Food Banks and Additional Support
Salvation Army, Khi Community
- 820 Nipissing Rd, Unit 4
- continues to distribute food through a Drive-Thru format
- existing food appointments will continue as scheduled, call 905-875-1022 to book your next food appointment
- first time food appointments, call 905-749-4714 to register and book a food appointment
- provides referral to Infant Food Bank at Milton Community Resource Centre, contact through email info@khicommunity.com or call 905-875-1022
- view listing
Milton Public Library, Beaty Branch
- 945 Fourth Line
- Community Fridge, Food for Life Program
- good food bags are available via Curbside Collection during Beaty Branch Open Hours
- please email information@beinspired.ca call 905-875-2665 ext 3292
- view listing
Milton Bible Church
- 121 Chisholm Drive, Milton
- 905-876-3586
- Food for Life Program Thu 12 noon-1 pm, operating as a drive-through program with no need to get out of your vehicle
- view listing
Syyidah Aysha Centre
- 50 Steeles Ave E, Unit 23
- Mon-Thu, 1 pm-5 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-6 pm
- Milton Halal Food Bank
- offering contactless pick-up and delivery
- to setup an appointment for pick-up or drop-off, please call or message 647-470-3499 or 647-250-5512
- view listing
Tremaine Market
- Country Heritage Park
- 8560 Tremaine Rd., South Entrance
- Wed, 1 pm - 6 pm (No appointment needed)
- Bring your own shopping bags
- For inquiries: tremainemarket@foodforlife.ca
- view listing
Milton Community Resource Centre
- 410 Bronte Street
- Community Fridge, Food for Life Program
- Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pm
- good food bags available by calling 905-876-1244 to schedule a pickup
- view listing
Food for Life - Delivery Program
- available to those who are isolating/quarantined for medical reasons, and/or seniors who have been told to stay at home
- individuals are welcome to reach out to 905-635-1106 ext 7, or goodfood@foodforlife.ca, where staff will discuss their situation, and direct them to the most appropriate food resource
- view listing
Society of St Vincent de Paul
- refer to the Halton Council website to find which conference will help (organized geographically) and contact that conference directly
- view listing
Canadian Muslim Response Network
- designed to especially help those who may be more vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus and to the effects of self-isolation
- delivering various kits containing essential groceries, as well as hygiene and sanitation products, to seniors and families in dire needs
- if you require help during the COVID-19 crisis, or know someone who does, click here
- view website
Meal Delivery
Programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves or traveling to a site where a meal is being served
- For a list of meal delivery services serving Milton, see here
Ontario Community Support Association
- helping isolated, low-income seniors and people with disabilities and chronic medical conditions across Ontario get meals, groceries, medicine and other essentials to stay safe at home during COVID-19
- delivery of nutritious meals accompanied by a safety check
- delivery of supplies such as groceries or prescription medication
- for more information, see here
- view listing
* for comprehensive information, please see the Halton Seniors' Services Directory here
FOOD
Community Meals: programs that organize suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere
* see list of providers here
Grocery Delivery: organizations that accept online and/or telephone orders and deliver food and household supplies to the homes of people who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf or food pantries that deliver to people with illnesses, disabilities, transportation issues or other extenuating circumstances which prevent them from picking it up
* see list of providers here
Meal Delivery Providers: programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves
* see list of providers here
HOUSING
Affordable Housing and Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes: information on programs that make rental housing more readily available to low-income individuals, programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off, and programs that provide financial assistance to enable people to pay all or a portion of their property taxes
* see separate listing here
Long-Term Care Homes: inpatient health care facilities that provide nursing and personal care over an extended period of time
* for full list see here
Retirement Homes: residential facilities, apartments and/or planned communities for older adults, people with disabilities or other populations that are available at market rates and designed to enable those who are eligible to have a form of independent living in a secure environment while sharing common interests and having access to supportive services
* for full list see here
IN HOME ASSISTANCE
For individual types of services, such as shopping assistance, home maintenance, housekeeping assistance, personal care and yard maintenance, see here (in each category, click 'View Programs and Services' to see all providers)
Some personal care is available for free under Ontario's health care system, by applying to your local Home and Community Care Support Services
* for contact details see full listings here
Veterans Affairs Canada provides funding for eligible veterans to help pay for the cost of in-home care and housekeeping/home maintenance services
* see separate listings here
Assistive Devices Program: programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with acquiring assistive technology products and/or obtaining support services such as customization, fit/modification services or repairs
* see separate listings for the Assistive Devices Program and March of Dimes
Friendly Outreach Programs: programs that reach out to people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, are socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world
* for full list see here
Homebound Services: services that are provided in-home for Individuals are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty
* see list of providers here
Personal Alarm Systems and Locator Aids: programs that provide electronic equipment which connects people with sources of emergency assistance or that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions
* see list of providers here
INCOME SUPPORT
Income Programs and Financial Assistance: information on income supports and benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments
* see separate listing here
Ontario Drug Benefit Program: program that pays all or a portion of the costs for prescription drugs required by people who meet eligibility requirements for the programs
* see separate listing here
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Help and Information: information on programs that provide legal counselling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters
* see separate listing here
TAX ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES
Income Tax Clinics: programs that provide tax preparation services for people who meet income and/or other eligibility criteria
* see list of providers here
TRANSPORTATION
Disability Related Transportation: programs that provide transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation
* see list of providers here
Escort Programs: programs that accompany people who have limited mobility, cognitive impairments or other problems to specified local destinations and provide assistance which may include transportation or driving services, and assisting the individual to enter and leave the vehicle and buildings
* see list of providers here
Full-service Gas Stations: Burlington, Oakville
Local Bus Services:
* see list of providers here
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centres or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation
* see list of providers here
Senior Driver Renewal Program: programs that evaluate the motor and cognitive functioning of elderly individuals or people with disabilities to determine the person's ability to drive
* see list of providers here
Taxi Services:
* see separate listing here
Frozen Meal Service - Frozen meal packages are delivered * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * two companies (Apetito and Allendale) provide food * meals sold in bulk and need to be ordered by noon on Wednesday for a Friday delivery * orders can be done once a week or once a year * program designed for either daily meals or occasionally
Congregate Dining - Residents to meet in a common room for a lunch with main entree, soup and dessert
Grocery Program - Offers items that can be delivered as a supplement to the meals program
Volunteer opportunities available
Oakville: 1-866-844-0252
Office: Georgetown: 905-873-6502
Acton: 519-853-3310
Oakville: 905-844-0252
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Program enables older adults and adults with a disability to have access to affordable meals in their home * meals include hot meals (Meals on Wheels), frozen meals (Meals on Ice), volunteers taking people to a local restaurant (Wheels to Meals), and Congregate Dining (designated seniors apartment buildings in Acton and georgetown)
Meals on Wheels - Hot or chilled meals delivered by volunteers at lunch Mon-Fri * special diet types available * nutritionally balanced meals * frozen meals can be delivered along with lunch * planned and prepared by certified cooks at Allendale
Meals on Ice - Frozen meal packages delivered by volunteers * orders are required by Fri at 12 noon for Thu delivery to one's home or for pick up at the office * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * special diet types available * entrees, soup/dessert packages also available * available on a weekly basis through the supplier Apetito * suitable meals for diabetic, low fat and or low sodium diets and other special meals
Wheels to Meals - Luncheons held twice a month at a local restaurant, church or community hall * opportunity to get out and socialize with friends * the cost varies by location * transportation is provided by volunteers for a minimal fee
Organization's main objective is:
- to empower women from all walks of life not just to support themselves but also to help them mold and create a better society
- to build meaningful partnerships and strongly connected collaborative networks through connecting neighbors and facilitating outreach to eliminate stereotypes
- in partnership with Food For Life, prepare Halal meals for families in need of additional food support