Searching for Food Access For Seniors/people With Disabilities
Located near Hamilton
Distance: 200km
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Weekly home-cooked lunch followed by a community-based program, such as live music, guest speakers, theme parties, cooking demonstrations, dancing, slideshows, and more.
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Provides delivered meals for residents who are unable to attend to their own nutritional needs, yet wish to continue living independently in the community. Volunteers are selected through a screening process and provide social contact as well as monitor the well-being of the client.
Meals on Wheels (Frozen) - Clients are given several frozen meal options to choose from and special dietary items are also available. All meals can be easily reheated in a microwave or conventional oven.
Meals on Wheels (Hot) - Affordable, hot, and nutritious meals, delivered to clients' doors.
Meals on Wheels (Frozen) - Clients are given several frozen meal options to choose from and special dietary items are also available. All meals can be easily reheated in a microwave or conventional oven.
Meals on Wheels (Hot) - Affordable, hot, and nutritious meals, delivered to clients' doors.
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Provides community support services to urban Aboriginal clients, regardless of age, who are disabled, chronically ill, frail, elderly or require acute/chronic continuum of care. Services include: medical transportation services, assistance with completing forms, community referrals, home visits, security checks, caregiver support, aid in transitioning from ODSP to Old Age Pension, and congregate dining meals and activities.
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Provides deliveries of food to applicants homes once per month. The program is a community-supported project that completely dependent on donations of cash and non-perishable foods. Home delivery only.
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Providing nutritious flash-frozen meals for people with disabilities, recuperating from surgery, or anyone not able to cook a meal for themselves, delivered to their own home or apartment. Special diet types available, cooking instructions are provided on the packaging. All meals prepared at Ina Grafton Gage Village in Niagara.
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Provides a hot, nutritious meal for people with disabilities, recuperating from surgery, or anyone not able to cook for themselves, delivered to their own home or apartment at lunch time. No deliveries on holidays and weekends, but additional meals may be requested to accommodate. Special diet types available, all meals are prepared at Wentworth Lodge Long-Term Care Facility.
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Due to COVID-19, this service has been suspended until further notice. Contact or visit website for details.
Program provides a variety of activities and programs to promote enjoyment and well being for older adults and retirees. Offering bingo, euchre and more. Also, fitness and strength training, speaker events on topics relevant to seniors and pot luck lunches
Program provides a variety of activities and programs to promote enjoyment and well being for older adults and retirees. Offering bingo, euchre and more. Also, fitness and strength training, speaker events on topics relevant to seniors and pot luck lunches
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Due to COVID-19 this service has been temporarily suspended. Contact or visit website for details and updates.
Participants receive a meal served in a group setting that provides an opportunity for socializing. Developed for older adults and adults with disabilities who would like to get out of the house more. Transportation is available for a fee.
Participants receive a meal served in a group setting that provides an opportunity for socializing. Developed for older adults and adults with disabilities who would like to get out of the house more. Transportation is available for a fee.
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Ancaster Municipal Service Centre and Library; 300 Wilson St E, Lower Level
Hamilton, ON, L9G 2B9 (9km)
Hamilton, ON, L9G 2B9 (9km)
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Delivers hot meals to the homes of elderly, convalescent, disabled persons, or any person in need of a meal and unable to provide for themselves. Available on both a short-term and long-term basis to eligible clients. This volunteer-based program assists members of the community to remain in their homes as an alternative to retirement or nursing residences, while helping clients stay connected to their community and support their personal independence. Meal delivery is prepared by Set the Table Kitchen & Co. Food Delivery Service and delivered by volunteers.
Specialty diets (celiac, diabetic) may be accommodated upon request. A regular Meals on Wheels delivery consists of:
- Full course meal of meat, vegetable(s), and a starch (pasta, potatoes or rice)
- 10 oz serving of hot soup
- Dessert
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Ancaster Municipal Service Centre and Library; 300 Wilson St E, Lower Level
Hamilton, ON, L9G 2B9 (9km)
Hamilton, ON, L9G 2B9 (9km)
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Provides meals prepared from fresh foods and frozen the week prior to delivery or pick-up. Offers 35 different entrées and desserts and 7 different soups each week over a 5 week rotation. Meals are delivered to the door or can be picked up at the ACS office. Cooking times and instructions are provided on the cellophane cover of every entrée. Some dietary restrictions available.
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Due to COVID-19 this program has been temporarily cancelled.
Program offers a lunch for all seniors.
Program offers a lunch for all seniors.
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How to Find - Food Banks & Community Meals
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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
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Free community drop-in program that offers lunch
- emergency meal bag delivery program available for extenuating circumstances
- food prepared and served by community volunteers
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Offers a positive experience for any socially-isolated senior in the community, supporting social participation and inclusion of seniors
- transportation and meal provided
- over a hot meal, participants and senior volunteers converse and discuss topics of interest
Volunteers welcome for driving, program, technical support and transport scheduling
Program is sponsored by multiple partners including the municipality, five other downtown Burlington churches of various denominations, School of Nursing McMaster University and Acclaim Health
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An intergenerational program bringing seniors and youth together in the kitchen and around the dinner table.
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Nonprofit program that provides hot or frozen meals for those who have difficulty preparing food
- fee for meals, billed monthly
- available short-term or long-term
- hot meals delivered daily by volunteers (no delivery on statutory holidays)
- frozen meals delivered weekly (suitable for oven or microwave reheating)
Special diets can be accommodated, including:
- diabetic
- low fat
- low residue
- low cholesterol
- low sodium
- gluten free
- allergies
- renal
- minced
- pureed
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Community-based volunteer driven programs to help people build relationships across the diversity of income, education, age, ability and health to enhance their capacity for meaningful lives
Offers programs (all are drop-in unless otherwise mentioned) related to:
Food
- Tuesday Dinner: in-person dining, 6 pm
- Seniors Thursday Lunch: in-person dining, 12 noon
- Community Market: Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
- Community Garden: seasonally harvested food used to prepare community dinners or for pick up in the market
- Seniors' Garden Social: Thu 10 am-11 am during the growing season
Clothing Store
- offers seasonally-appropriate clothing and shoes Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
- donations of clean, gently-used, seasonal clothing and footwear are accepted Wed and Thu, 9:30 am-4 pm
Seasonal Programs
- Christmas Families: gift giving program for families (registration required)
- Backpack Program: children receive new backpacks and school supplies (registration required)
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- provides assistance in applying using OESP's online application system (by appointment only)
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Tuesday Dinner:
- offers a hospitality hour prior to in-person dining
- no pre-registration required
Seniors Thursday Lunch:
- in-person dining
- no pre-registration required
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Staffing
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
- Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- companionship workers
Staffing hours
- shifts
- days evenings overnight
In Home Assistance
Friendly visiting
Home delivered meals
Homemaker assistance:
- menu planning
- budgeting
- shopping
- in home meal preparation
- light housekeeping
Personal Care:
- personal hygiene
- dressing
- mobility
- transfers/seating
- toileting
- changing beds
- nutrition/food preparation
- cueing
- reminding
- directing activities of daily living
Telephone reassurance
Nutrition assessment services by a dietician
Activities of daily living assessment by an occupational therapist
Errands and appointments
- errand running/shopping assistance
- escort programs
- medical appointments transportation
In Home Nursing Care
- home nursing
- geriatric home nursing
- medical/surgical home nursing
- oncology home nursing
- psychiatric home nursing
- rehabilitative/restorative home nursing
- medication administration
Other Home Health Care Case Management
- long term home health care
- in home hospice (end of life) care
- palliative care
Podiatry/foot care
- general foot/nail care
- nail conditions
- diabetic foot care with an RN/RPN
Therapies
- occupational therapy
Respite
- adult respite care
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Service provides frozen meals prepared from fresh foods to seniors and those requiring additional nutritional assistance. Meals are delivered weekly, or can be picked up at the Glanbrook Community Services office. Special diet types available, cooking instructions are provided on the packaging. Meals provided by Ina Grafton Village in St. Catharine's and by Zarky's in Hamilton.
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Program offers a monthly nutritious meal and social time at a location in Glanbrook/Binbrook. Participants from outside of Glanbrook are welcome, but must arrange their own transportation. Transportation can be arranged for participants who reside in Glanbrook.
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Hot, nutritious, three-course meal delivered during the noon hour. Meal includes salad, main course of meat, potato and vegetable, and dessert. Specialized meals can be made upon request.
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Hot meals:
- delivered Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 1 pm
- prepared by staff at Mo's Family Restaurant, 467 Speers Road, Oakville
Frozen meals:
- seven entree frozen meal packages
- orders should be placed by noon on Wednesday for delivery the following Wednesday
- meals prepared by Apetito and SupperWorks
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Assisting with the spiritual and material needs of the poor regardless of race, creed, or colour
- provides visits to the sick, poor, elderly, imprisoned and offer emergency food and shelter
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Supports for older adults, and adults with disabilities
- helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
- referral to other community services
- group meals and social activities provided at a central location Hot meals delivered five days per week in Hagersville
- special diet types available
- non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments, shopping, and social activities
- referrals to local services such as snow removal, yard work, window washing, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and minor repairs
- regular volunteer visits to seniors and people with disabilities who live alone, to provide companionship and reassurance
- regular phone calls to check on the health and safety of people who live alone
- checks are done by trained and screened personnel
- medical alert system
- allows older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button
- 24-hour emergency response
- companionship, and emotional support to people and their family/caregivers dealing with a life-threatening illness
- bereavement support for anyone who has experienced the death of someone close
- services can be provided at home, or in hospitals and long-term care homes
- peer support and discussion for caregivers, including family and friends
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