Searching for Food Banks And Referrals

Community services directory website for residents of London and Middlesex County * links to local publications * online versions of the Help Yourself Through Hard Times guide to basic needs services in London and Middlesex, and monthly calendar of meal programs in London * community and social services events calendar

Programs that offer food and support for basic needs * assistance with the cost of applying for a birth certificate

Fellowship Centre - Drop-in centre for conversation/lunch for adults 20 years and over dealing with poverty, homelessness or unemployment

Food Bank - provides emergency food items (three day supply) * referrals to other community agencies as needed * vouchers for clothing and household needs from the Mission Store * open 9am-11:30am Mon-Fri (no stat)

Resource centre offering outreach and support services for at-risk, transient and street youth

Services include outreach, life skills groups, supportive counselling, advocacy, basic needs service provision and prevention education, parenting education * anonymous HIV testing * showers, laundry facilities and hygiene supplies are available * health and safety information and supplies are available including, condoms, first aid supplies

Offers transitional and affordable rental housing units within the Cornerstone Building * assists youth in finding housing, emergency food, emergency shelter, medical/health care, education, legal aid and counselling * information and referral to other agency services * health care centre

Available as cooling/warming centre with extended drop-in hours (8am-9pm) during Extreme Weather Alerts issued by the Middlesex-London Health Unit * access to mitts, hats, and coats

Supportive Housing - Youth are assessed and provided an individual action plan to address personal needs and goals that assist in moving toward becoming self-sufficient * gain life skills training, pre-employment preparation and educational planning support through individual and group activities

COVID-19 Service Change: Harvest Bucks are not currently available for direct purchase. All community sponsorship applications are on hold. Please do not submit applications at this time.
Harvest Bucks are vouchers used to buy fresh vegetables and fruit at participating locations in London * individuals, businesses and organizations may purchase Harvest Bucks * eligible community food programs may apply for funded Harvest Bucks

Basic needs assistance * affiliated with London Particular Council consisting of 13 conferences of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in London

Thrift Store - 585 York St, London
Sells low-cost, gently-used clothing, furniture and small appliances
519-438-7071
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm * Sat 9am-4pm

Thrift Store - 1005 Elias St, London
Sells low-cost, gently-used clothing, furniture and small appliances
519-433-9210
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm * Sat 10am-4pm

Vouchers - Contact the secretary of any Catholic Church to arrange a home visit from a volunteer to discuss needs * clothing and/or furniture voucher may be issued * food vouchers can also be received * clothing and furniture via a voucher is handled through parishes Mon-Fri 11am-4pm

Neighbourhood basic needs * food items and select baby needs, when available:

• baby food and diapers (when available)
• emergency food cupboard and monthly food depot
• mental health and hygiene needs
  
• emergency assistance advocacy and referrals
  
• clothing vouchers
  
• Christmas referrals (call ahead)
• men's support programs
• tax preparation assistance
• support with accessing services for housing
• addiction and government supports
  

Provides referrals to people in need of housing, mental health supports, and supports for additional challenges facing people living with poverty

Student-run drop-in resource center for support and health services * oversees a number of individual student support services including:

Food Support Service - 24-hour anonymous food hamper system provides food support service for Western University students only * baby food and other special requests available upon request * bring donations to USC office (Room 258, UCC) during business hours* email request to foodsupport@westernusc.ca

Ethnocultural Support Services - Seeks to create a culturally inclusive University community * email ethnocultural@westernusc.ca

Gender Equality Network (formerly Women's Issue Network (WIN)) - Recognizes, represents, and rectifies gender inequalities affecting UWO students * educational resource centre on woman's and gender issues * coffee houses, awareness days, feminine hygiene products, study space, and film series * genderequalitynetwork@westernusc.ca

Health and Wellness - Aims to improve quality of life of students * Identifies areas of mental health, healthy lifestyles, sexual health and consent education, alcohol and substance use and overall well-being that require additional support and awareness healthpromotions@westernusc.ca

Allyship Network - Outreach service * promotes inclusivity and diversity * offers ally training and organizes educational workshops to understand and celebrate diversity, as well as issues of sexuality and gender identity

PrideWestern - Awareness, advocacy, resource and support system for students with questions regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, 2-Spirit, and Asexual (LGBTTQ2A) issues

Information and referral to health, housing, and parental support

Individuals and families may be eligible for:

• emergency food kits
• affordable food box filled with fresh produce (monthly)
• baby food, emergency supply of baby food, diapers
• adult diapers (once per month)
• clothing
• Ontario Works - drop-in and case management
• after school programs for children (5-13 years)
• homework club
• wee welcome program that connects expecting or new mothers with programs, resources and parenting support
• adult programs available
  

Food bank for unit 1 and 2 members of PSAC Local 610 at Western University * food bank vouchers and grocery store gift cards provided to members in need with successful applications

Provides food items (three day supply) about once a month * annual food drives * food drop-offs accepted all year at London fire halls * baby food available

Kids Breakfast Program - Makes breakfast items available to schools and agencies

Neighbourhood Food Depots - Once a month depots located in various areas of the city * download a copy of Neighbourhood Food Depots for more information

Coordinates and develops basic needs services for low income residents residing in NE London and Argyle area, (N5Y and N5V postal code areas)

Programs include baby food and diaper bank, community clothing cupboard, emergency food cupboard and mobile food bank

Support is also provided through advocacy, referrals, and programming that helps develop skills, promotes self-sufficiency and supports resident engagement

Services to help with basic needs

Emergency Food Bank - Satellite locations each day of the week 9-3
Monday - Westminster Park Community Church 1190 Southdale Road East
Tuesday - London Citadel 555 Springbank Drive
Wednesday - Centre of Hope 281 Wellington Street (N6B residents only)
Thursday & Friday - Hillcrest Community Church 310 Vesta Road

Provides a three-day emergency supply of food, mostly canned and dry goods * eligible for access nine times per year, no more than once per month * baby food, formula, and diapers available * proof of address, as well as identification for all household members, is required at first visit


Additional Programs and Services:

• Baseball
• Floor Hockey
• Christmas Hamper Program
• Community Information Sessions
• Community Garden
• Garden Club
• Community Referrals
• Creative Escapes Program
• Skills4Life Teen Program
• Spiritual Care
• Summer Adventure Camp
• Sally's Senior Adventure Club
• Vouchers for clothing and small household appliances, linens, and other household items for emergency situations
• Pathway of Hope Program

Healthy Homes Program - Workshops promote healthy living through educating participants in an interactive way * participants learn and apply information from workshops to everyday life * workshop series are 8-10 weeks long * held in various locations throughout the city

Food bank open every Wednesday * two three day supply of food for area resident families, once per month * appointment required* register on Monday

Food bank for Fanshawe College students in emergency need

• food items
  
• cleaning supplies
  
• toiletries

Donations can be dropped off at the following locations:

• Student Union Office, SC1000
  
• The Sharing Shop, SUB1015
• Counselling and Accessibility Services, F2010
  
• Retail Bookstore, F1002

Neighbourhood resource centre providing community development with a focus on inclusiveness and access to community services, information, activities, and initiatives * programming and events support skill-building, leadership, mentoring, healthy lifestyles, and community participation * goal to reduce social isolation, provide education and employment opportunities, increase social and life skills, and strengthen the neighbourhood

• Youth Programming - After-school and lunch drop-ins, summer jobs for youth, and event planning
• Community Development - Resident engagement, neighborhood celebrations, and special events
  
• Emergency Services - Emergency food, baby food, formula, diapers, and connection to community resources

Community meal program with neighbourhood food bank * provides mostly canned and dry goods, three day supply * eligible once per month at one Salvation Army Food Bank in London

Emergency food available * emergency baby food bank service, including formula, jarred food, cereal, diapers are available
while supplies last * call ahead for supply availability

Church services

Offers emergency food access, as needed * breakfast program with clothing cupboard

Services and Programs:

• Community Breakfast
• Nearly New Shop

Emergency service including formula, jarred food, cereal, diapers are available while supplies last * call ahead for supply availability

Services to help with basic needs

Coats for Kids - Free winter coats for those in need * all ages * call for an appointment

Community and Family Services - Emergency assistance provided in the form of clothing, food, small household items, LEAP and counselling

Grocery Store Gift Card - May be provided once every 4 months * people in need must make an appointment at 105 Edward St, Unit 3 to receive any assistance * bring proof of household income, identification of all household members, 30 day bank statement(s) for all members of household who have an income and monthly bills

Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) - Monthly credit to help cover electricity bills, based on household income and the number of people living in the home * other levels of assistance may be available for Indigenous households, homes with medical equipment that have high-energy needs and homes heated through electricity * call 519-633-4509 for an appointment or visit OntarioElectricitySupport.ca to apply online

Thrift Store - Low cost used clothing and household items * Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-3pm

LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance - Access centre to apply for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) one-time emergency financial assistance for Epcor and Erth Power customers

Provides food and hygiene items to low-income people and families once every 21 days. ID for every member in the household will be required when placing an order. Please text or call 519-878-3663 to pre-order your food hamper and to register if you are new to our service. Ring bell at back client door for assistance. A family member or friend may pick up your order if necessary.

All food & monetary donations, please drop off at back receiving door, ring bell for assistance. Locked mail box also at back and side of building.

Food bank program and low-cost clothing and household items * thrift store items

Food Bank - Monthly food hamper to people and families facing financial hardship * additional support may be available as need assessed and able to provide * available to assist clients to connect with other resources, as needed

Christmas Hamper Program - Program providing food to people and families in need during the holiday season * call for registration information

Services that are offered through Operation Sharing:

Chaplaincy: crisis counseling, home and hospital visits, advocacy, bible study, and spiritual support * secular and non-secular services offered

Christmas Place Store: Invitational opportunity to shop at minimal cost for families

Coats for Kids / Adults: Donations of new and good condition used coats, boots, hats, and mitts for children and adults accepted year round * special winter outfitting events coordinated by Operation Sharing Woodstock

The Cynthia Anne Centre for Addictions: Individual counselling and group classes

Extended Family Project: Comprised of an individual or family working to get out of poverty and a team of 2 to 3 volunteers * teams focus on interpersonal relationships and moving toward the realization of worthwhile goals * participants are encouraged and supported by volunteers * interactive training and ongoing support.

Food for Friends: Families and individuals in need of emergency food assistance receive a specially designed food card in pre-determined denominations as an alternative or supplement to the food bank * individuals can use these cards to do their grocery shopping at any of the participating grocery stores in Woodstock and Ingersoll

Jackson's Fund: Program to help cover vet bills for people on fixed or low incomes.

The Inn Oxford's Homeless Shelter: Provides shelter for homeless males and females 16 years and older

The Meeting Place Drop-In Centre: Goal of The Meeting Place is to create a safe environment of trust * individuals can drop by for a cup of coffee, snacks, games, a light lunch and talk with staff and build a relationship with members to determine assistance requirements and referrals to community resources * food cards and other services also available through The Meeting Place * Program available in Ingersoll & Woodstock locations

Food Bank
Provides food items (seven to ten day supply) monthly with extra assistance according to need * offers dried and canned food, seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, juices, frozen meats and goods * infant food, formula, diapers

Thrift Store
Sale of used clothing and household items * items meet public health standards

Through organized food drives we provide hampers for the annual Christmas relief program * through private financial donations assist individuals experiencing difficult times and others encountering unexpected expenses throughout the year, such as rent arrears, utility assistance, some medical / dental costs