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Christian outreach centre serving people equally from all cultures and religions, providing assistance and referral by appointment only

• referral counseling
• befriending
• diapers, clothing, back to school supplies as available,
• toiletries
• gently used clothing
• Wednesday lunch by registration only

Boxed lunches offered on first come first served basis

Resource and information centre to support and empower individuals and families who unhoused or experiencing mental health issues or both

• boxed lunches, personal hygiene kits and items such as socks, gloves and hats are provided as needed
• community lunch
• information sessions and workshops
• Homeless Health Peel Nurse on site Tuesday 10 am-12 noon
• Region of Peel Housing Support worker on site Thursday, 10 am-12 noon
• Library Outreach Worker is on site to assist clients

Community Support Services:

• Meals on Wheels (hot and frozen * volunteers deliver nourishing meals to people unable to cook or shop for themselves)
• SMART Exercise Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) * one-on-one in home exercise program that aims to restore frail, elderly, high risk seniors who have had a recent decline in functional abilities
• Supportive Housing Program (provides homemaking, personal support and/or attendant services to elderly individuals who live in designated supportive housing locations and who require services on a 24-hour basis)
• Supports for Daily Living (SDL) provides 24-hour pre-scheduled or urgent on call response for support services including multiple daily visits based on individual needs by trained personal support workers (PSWs) * personal care could include bathing, dressing, grooming, medication assistance/reminders, light food preparation, etc. * eligibility is determined by individual assessment * contact Mississauga Halton Central Registry at 905-281-4443
• Dining programs * bring together community members who are at risk of isolation to socialize and enjoy each other's company * monthly meals could be breakfasts, lunches, dinners or a hot beverage * activities may include music, games or a guest speaker

Services and Programs:

• Dining Programs - Seniors Lunch Bunch
• Meals On Wheels
• Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (SMART) Enhanced Program
• Supportive Housing
• Supports for Daily Living

COVID19 -- Tue 12 noon-3 pm, Thu 12 noon-2 pm, frozen meals/take-out only

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Soup kitchen with hot meals, meals on wheels delivery

Community and family services

• food bank
• bi-weekly lunch
• parent and child program
• after school club

Christmas assistance program -- must call for appointment

Hot community lunch at St Margaret's Anglican Church

COVID19 -- dine in hot meal

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Hot meal including tea or coffee, entrance through Gate 1 - Welcome Centre or Gate 3

Information and referral to community and social services

COVID19 -- meals -- grab and go (take out)

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

​Warm meals served daily

COVID19 -- grab and go (take out)

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

Breakfast served daily

Dine-in, hot dinner, men and women's basic clothing (tshirts,underwear, socks), and tinned food available

• access to washrooms/shower/laundry facilities
• drop-in with movie and popcorn
• art table open
• computer access

This listing summarizes the day-by-day open hours for all food and meal programs in Oakville

• 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

Weekly Schedule

Monday:

• 9:30 am-2 pm, Fare Share Food Bank, 1240 Speers Road
• 1 pm-2:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Food Bank)
• 5:30 pm-6:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Food Bank, must also be attending meal at the same time)
• 5:45 pm-7:50 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Sit Down Meal, Family Fun Night - adults must be accompanied by a child)

Tuesday:

• 11:45 am-12:50 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Sit Down Meal)
• 1 pm-2:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Food Bank)
• 6 pm-7:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Food Bank)

Wednesday:

• morning, Clearview Christian Reformed Church, 2300 Sheridan Garden Drive
• 9 am-12 noon, Salvation Army Food Bank, 2270 Speers Rd (by appointment)
• 10 am-2 pm, DAR Foundation, 485 Morden Rd
• 8:45 am-9:45 am, Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, 2200 Sawgrass Dr
• 1 pm-2:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Food Bank)
• 5:45 pm-7:45 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Sit Down Meal, adults only, bi-weekly)

Thursday:

• 9:45 am-11:45 am, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Food Bank, for Prenatal and Kids & Me program participants only)
• 2 pm-6:45 pm, Fare Share Food Bank, 1240 Speers Road
• 4 pm-5:30 pm, St.Luke's Anglican Church Palermo, 3114 Dundas Street West
• 6 pm-7:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Food Bank)

Friday:

• 11:45 am-12:50 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Sit Down Meal)
• 1 pm-2:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Food Bank)

Saturday:

• 8:45 am-9:45 am, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Sit Down Meal)
• 10 am-11:30 am, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (Food Bank)

Additional Support

Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre

• 2200 Sawgrass Dr
• 905-257-6029 ext 101, michelle@opnc.ca
• send an email or call for all supports: food, tax completion, clothing, utility payment support, microloans, household, counselling, budgeting, etc., you will be responded to promptly
• view listing

Churchill Neighbourhood Centre

• 125 North Service Rd E
• 905-257-6029, navigator@opnc.ca
• Harm Reduction, Food Pantry, tax completion, utility payment support, etc...
• view listing

The Salvation Army - Oakville

• 2270 Speers Rd
• 905-827-5324, 905-827-6523, or tsaoakvillecfs@gmail.com
• non-perishable food items, diapers and baby food/formula available, by appointment only
• view listing

Society of St Vincent de Paul

• conduct home visits to provide for immediate needs (food vouchers, clothing, some furniture etc.)
• work with people to help alleviate challenges they face and connect to community resources
• refer to the Halton Council website to find which conference will help (organized geographically) and contact that conference directly
• view listing

Oakville Public Library, Central Branch

• 120 Navy St, just inside 3rd floor entrance
• Community Food Corner with non-perishable and fresh food, pet food
• available during branch hours
• view listing

Oakville Public Library, Clearview Branch

• 2860 Kingsway Dr
• Community Food Shelf with non-perishable food, pet food
• available during branch hours
• view listing

Oakville Public Library, Glen Abbey Branch

• 1415 Third Line
• Community Food Corner with non-perishable food, pet food
• available during branch hours
• view listing

Hope Bible Church

• 500 Great Lakes Blvd
• the Market is open to shop by appointment
• for those who are not able to visit, offering deliveries of Boxes of Hope
• if you would like to make an appointment or request a delivery, please fill out the I Need A Box of Hope form or call the church office at 905-827-4888
• see website for more information

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 Oakville, see here

COVID19 -- contact organization for service updates

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Culturally sensitive programming to improve quality of life of Black and Caribbean seniors

• congregate dining
• health, nutrition and well-being workshops
• chair exercise and yoga
• recreation including trips

Hot meal served -- dine in or takaway options available

Hot meal served -- dine in or takeaway options available

COVID19 --Open Thu 10 am-1 pm for grocery distribution including prepared food for take out, Clothing room closed

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Food bank

• clothing, including children's clothing
• meals
• Christian environment

Community meal

Drop-in and resource centre

• hot meals Mon-Sat, see hours for times
• grocery givaway Tue 12 noon
• shower and laundry facilities Wed-Fri by appointment when possible
• personal hygiene items Mon-Sat
• information, referral and advocacy support Mon-Sat by appointment
• harm reduction kit distribution Mon-Sat including walk-in counselling appointments with a Harm Reduction Worker Tue
• social activities

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Community drop-in for children and youth, including homework and tutoring clubs, youth violence prevention, leadership and capacity building, employment and catering careers programs, mental health awareness, arts and sports programs, and volunteer opportunities

Meals for youth and their families, by appointment; visit website for online registration

Some virtual programming available, contact for details

KSM Café (sit down meals)

• meals are provided by volunteer groups who prepare and serve the meals
• opportunity to fill-up on a nutritious meal, build relationships and enjoy the company of others

Please contact 905-845-7485 or meals@kerrstreet.com if you or your group are interested in serving a meal

Helps local churches and organizations connect with local subsidized housing communities for the purposes of poverty relief and community investment

Food Bank

• weekly food distribution
• food supplied by Food for Life
• fresh food and canned goods are distributed

More than a Meal

• prepared dinners delivered to homeless, elderly shut ins and in special circumstances

Community barbecues and dinners

• coordinates on site summer barbecues and community dinners at subsidized housing sites
• gives the participants opportunities to get to know each other, moving them from loneliness to engagement

Camp Dakota

• an outreach program that serves children and youth who live in subsidized, low income housing communities
• a summer day camp program run in Halton Region and 5 sites in Toronto
• activities include basketball, field hockey, wide games - capture the flag & prisoners base, track and field, soccer, frisbee, hip hop dance, crafts and story time
• all programs are provided at no cost to the camper or the family
• see website for more information

Healing Wheelz

• the bike doctor (Phil Carver) makes house calls and does on site bike clinics to do bike repairs so no kid is without a bike
• if it can't be repaired on site, he'll take it to the shop
• for those who want to learn how, he will provide training to become a bike doctor

Father's House Cafe

• held every Mon evening from 5 pm-9 pm from Sept to June
• a coffee house format, where the atmosphere is warm and inviting, refreshments are served, personal stories and experiences are shared, encouragement is given, prayer is available and the unconditional love of God dispensed

Life Happens

• program helps neighbours living in poverty, connect to community resources through advocacy and referral

Winter outerwear distribution

Christmas toy distribution

Annual fundraiser in May

Emergency material assistance

• Food Bank
• One-on-one Assistance
• Community Lunch (call to confirm)
• Support Groups (as needed)
• women's and mother and child programs
• Youth Programs
• Children's Summer Day Camp (not available in 2023)

Christmas assistance program

• toys only

Volunteer opportunities

COVID-19: onsite and in person programs modified to virtual programs. Members can access all support, education and healthy lifestyle programs in an online environment

Support community for those impacted by cancer related stress * emotional, social, nutritional, educational and practical support * educational lectures, workshops and social events * support groups for adults, young adults, kids and teens * camps for kids and teens
* bereavement support for adults, young adults, kids and teens

A complete calendar of programs can be found at: https://gildasclubtoronto.org/

Sit down, eat in lunch buffet

• take out availabe, bring own containters

Drop-In -- community centre

• community meals program
• activity, outing and recreation program
• housing access support
• voluntary trusteeship service
• telephone and fax
• showers
• mailing address for members
• Computer Cafe -- internet
• harm reduction supplies and support

Case Management Program

• one on one support for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction concerns
• supports include accompaniment, referrals, advocacy, and skills building
• referrals through The Access Point

Community Access Program -- offers accompaniment and advocacy services to people accessing the health care, mental health care, housing and legal systems

Employment Supports

• supported employment programs in the kitchen and maintenance departments.
• one-on-one employment coaching and support
• pre-employment training
• member volunteer

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)