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Providing families of low-income living in Woolwich Township, and parts of northern Wellesley Township, with nutritious foods for children to take to school.

The Food & Friends Program brings healthy food to hungry minds. Breakfast, morning meal, snack and lunch programs offered throughout Dufferin, Wellington County and Guelph agencies and schools. The goal is to provide an atmosphere of social inclusion among students who may otherwise feel marginalized, aid in decreased disruptive behaviours in the classroom, learn healthy eating habits and built strong social skills.

Each host school/agency offers different kinds of food programs - call for information.

Programs and activities include:

• EarlyON prenatal and infant groups
• EarlyON parent and child drop-in
• EarlyON kindergarten readiness and early literacy groups
• Workshop Wednesdays
• school age - after school programs
• Breakfast Club - Mon-Fri mornings
• day camps - Summer and March Break
• teen drop-in programs
• community model of learning English
• leadership development
• programs provided by partner agencies include job search, health promotion, violence prevention
• community garden, must live within the community

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 supportive relationships that encourage healthy lifestyles for youth in the community.

• Drop In Program
• Sports Night Program
• Project Serve - learning to serve those in need
• Community Serve - serving the local community

This organization promotes healthy food choices, supports and provides local food education and outreach in the community

• partner with local schools to provide nutritious lunches to school-aged children free of charge
  
• children are provided lunch and three snacks per day
  
• any child who submits a request form will be provided with a meal

Canadian registered incorporated charity that contributes to a child's ability to learn by facilitating and supporting universal student nutrition programs in elementary and secondary schools in Brantford and in the County of Brant

Provides packages of healthy food for children with limited or no access to food on weekends or during the summer months.

Weekends Without Hunger - Participants aged 4-17 years are referred by schools aware of students with limited access to food in their homes. Food packages are tucked discreetly into children's backpacks. Food bags are filled with healthy food items, including 5 fresh fruit items.

Summer Feeding Program - Through July and August, all students registered in the program receive grocery store gift cards through the mail at their homes on a bi-weekly basis.

A supervised space for children to spend time before school, with a hot breakfast provided. Assistance with homework is also available. Program runs on school days from 7:45am to 9:15am, parents and families are welcome.

Youth Unlimited YFC Ingersoll is currently looking for staff. Until a Youth Worker and/or Director can be found, the services offered at this location are on hold.

If you are interested in working at the YFC Ingersoll location, you can learn more information on the Satellite Director position here.

Offers free hot lunch for elementary students and adults in the community * buses kids from their Ingersoll schools to the church and back for a hot lunch during school year * arranged through the school principal on a yearly basis

COVID19 -- mobile food delivery services will continue for seniors and persons with disabilities only



Good Neighbour Program

• free bread and baked goods donated by local grocery stores
• delivery to vulnerable seniors and low-income families in high needs neighbourhoods

Kids Breakfast Club Mon-Sun 7 am-8:30 am

Seniors Café Mon-Fri 8:30 am-10 am -- breakfast, followed by light exercise and music therapy

Facilitates and oversees the operation of free programs for children and caregivers residing in the Mississauga communities of Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill and surrounding neighbourhoods


Youth Activity Programs:

• Karate club for youth 10 to 15 years ; Mon 4-6 pm
• operated by a qualified instructor from the Erin Mills Youth Outreach Program

Homework Club:

• after school homework help for children in grades 3 to 6
• 2 days per week 3:30-5:30 pm during the school year

Child & Parent Resource Centres:

• Early Years program for preschool children under 6 years and their parents/guardians
• 3 half days per week at Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill
• children must be accompanied by a caregiver
• Family Time drop-in programs, Tue 9 am-12 noon year round
• Mother Goose program for infants birth to 12 months, Wed 11 am-12 noon year round

Family Kitchen:

• for parents with children under 6 years
• food shopping tips, nutrition, meal planning, cooking skills and social eating skills for children
• children attend playgroup while parents cook, then parents and children come together for the meal
• Tue 9:30 am-12:30 pm
• preregistration required

The Audrey Pritchard Breakfast Clubs:

• nutritional breakfasts served at Forest Ridge and Arbour Mill locations
• weekdays during school year beginning 7 am
• lunches available to children in need

Summer Breakfast Club:

• breakfasts Mon-Thu 8-8:50 am during July and August

Multiservice agency

• community information and referrals
• counselling, anger management
• counselling for youth and young adults
• employment assistance including resume/cover letter preparation, job search
• social housing application assistance
• year round income tax clinic
• leadership skills development
• children's breakfast club (on and off site)
• outreach
• workshops for women and youth
• social and recreation activities, including children's book club and youth homework club

Electricity bill support assistance -- lead intake agency for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) through Ontario Energy Board (OEB)

• pre-screening required, qualifying residents receive appointment to complete the application process
• Access centre for Ontario Electricity Support Program -- assistance with applications

Food, clothing, and toy distribution -- for new immigrants, refugees and Ontario Works recipients

• intake assessment required
• annual Christmas toy distribution application deadline October 15

Newcomer Information Services

• information and referrals, including immigration, employment and community services
• counselling
• some form filling assistance
• access to computers

Programs and services are offered at different locations

• breakfast clubs, after school clubs
• parent support and education
• March Break and summer day camp
• leadership training, violence prevention
• Rexpression-Media Arts program
• youth basketball
• youth mentorship
• special events

Workshops of youth leadership, skill development

Enhanced Youth Space 416-626-6068- 385 The West Mall, * recreation services for all youth ages 13 - 24 including equity seeking and underserved populations (e.g Aboriginal people, newcomers, refugees, queer (LGBT2Q), and people with disabilities

Rathburn Area Youth (RAY) 416-626-6068 - youth-driven centre at 385 The West Mall * focus on youth empowerment, leadership, the pursuit of education, and equipping youth with the information and support they need to make healthy life choices

Street Level Youth Space 416-252-6471 ext 247 - 185 Fifth Street, drop-in centre for preteens and teens * offers life skill development workshops, physical recreational activities, volunteer and leadership opportunities

South Etobicoke Youth Space - youth-led, youth-run group * organize events to showcase youth talents, creativity and ideas * host workshops on leadership, skills development, teamwork, youth issues

Parent and child programs and activities, including social, recreation, education and health programs, parenting resource library, toy library, community garden

EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in activities for parents/caregivers and their children birth-6 years, contact 647-273-5558, earlyon@braeburn.net for information or visit website for Braeburn EarlyON Program Calendar

• nutritious snack program
• literacy, numeracy and school readiness
• play and socialization
• child development information and support
• online videos, including sing along, early literacy, art activities, STEM, snack and cooking, and physical fitness

Braeburn Boys and Girls Club
After school programs for children up to 12 years, at The Elms Junior Middle School, Braeburn Junior School and Thistletown Collegiate Institute

• children's breakfast club
• homework help
• workshops and seminars
• leadership development, peer tutors program
• summer day camp
• gardening opportunities

Braeburn Woods Day Care Centre licensed child care, see separate listing

Neighbourhood centre, including counselling and support, child development and literacy, and recreation programs

• individual and group counselling
• counselling for assaulted women
• before and after school program for children 4 1/2-13 years, including breakfast and bagged lunch
• recreation programs for youth, including boys and girls club (see separate listing)
• homework assistance
• summer and March break camp
• recreation programs for seniors

Supports student nutrition in all schools throughout Grey and Bruce. Provides daily breakfast, lunch and/or snack programs to over 15,000 students. Volunteer opportunities available, call for more information.

Food Bank: Walk-in service and home delivery of food (fresh and non perishable) to registered families, individuals and seniors who qualify.

Snack Attack: Offers families with school-aged children better snack choices throughout the week. Snacks are obtained through donations and additional items are purchased.

Shelter/Utility Stability: Provide counsel, mediation and periodic short term financial aid to keep Lincoln residents in their current housing with utilities functioning.

Safe at Home: Provides home furnishings for those in and out of transitional housing and to families in need.

A region-wide initiative that offers support and co-ordination for nutrition programs in both elementary and secondary schools. Offers support to student nutrition programs through provincial grants and local fundraising efforts. Works together with site-based volunteers to meet the needs of student nutrition programs in each community.

By offering a balanced meal, a safe and stimulating environment, and social and emotional support to children, Niagara Nutrition Partners provides several benefits.

• improves attendance and punctuality
• increases understanding of how healthy eating habits affect energy levels
• improves behavior and increases concentration, leading to greater achievement
• improves social skills and confidence to interact with other children and adults
• promotes nutritionally complete programs that follow the student nutrition guidelines, established by the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services for breakfast, lunch, and snack.

Children and Early Teens

• breakfast, after school and out of school programs (PA Days,holiday/summer camps) for children 6-12 years
• leadership development
• recreation activities that promote healthy social interaction and help participants maximize potential

Connecting with Friends - a social engagement experience for children with extra support needs, 4-12 years and their families
Circle of Friends - a sensorimotor gym program for children with extra support needs, birth-12 years and their families

Collingwood Collegiate Institute offers a variety of support for students and their families.
In addition to academic support, our staff provide:

• Mental Health Supports - contact the Social Worker at ext. 41495
  
• Weekly deliveries of healthy food and necessary hygiene products for families in need - contact the Main Office for details or visit our website
  
• News on school closures, cancellation and distance learning supports - visit the website or Twitter feed