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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

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
• weekly breakfast and lunch
• parent and child program
• after school club

Christmas assistance program -- must call for appointment

Hot lunch

COVID19 -- dine in hot meal, masks required

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Hot meal including tea or coffee, entrance through 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

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

COVID-19 may still be having an impact on service delivery. 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 (market)
• 6:15 pm-7:30 pm (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 & 6 pm-7:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (meals to go & market)

Wednesday:

• morning, Clearview Christian Reformed Church, 2300 Sheridan Garden Drive
• 9 am-12 noon, Salvation Army Food Bank, 1225 Rebecca St (other times available by appointment only)
• 10 am-2 pm, DAR Foundation, 485 Morden Rd
• 10:15 am-11:30 am, Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, 2200 Sawgrass Dr
• 1 pm-2:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (meals to go & market)
• 6:15 pm- 7:30 pm, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (sit down meal - adults only)

Thursday:

• 10 am-11:30 am, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (meals to go & market)
• 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 (meals to go & market)

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 (meals to go & market)

Saturday:

• 9 am - 9:50 am, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (sit down meal)
• 10 am-11:30 am, Kerr Street Mission, 485 Kerr St (meals to go & market)

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

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

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 Oakville, 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

COVID19 -- presumed closed



Community Kitchen -- food education programs for youth, women

• entry level food service skills training for newcomer youth who want to work in the culinary sector
• low cost weekly lunch
• community gardening

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

Drop-in and resource centre

• hot meals Mon-Sat, see hours for times
• grocery givaway Tue 12 noon
• housing help Mon-Fri by appointment
• shower and laundry facilities Wed-Fri by appointment when possible
• personal hygiene items Mon-Sat
• information and referral
• 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) and Meals to Go

• registration for attending a sit down meal is required as space is limited
• 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
• 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

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 and recreation program
• housing and crisis intervention referrals
• voluntary trusteeship service
• telephone
• showers
• mailing address for members
• internet

Case Management Program

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

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

Supportive Housing -- permanent supportive housing for psychiatric survivors who have experienced homelessness, 39 units

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN) * lead agency for the FoodReach program

COVID19 -- Soup Kitchen closed
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Hot meal

Adult Services

• for adults who may be isolated, marginalized, new to Canada, non-status, have experienced addiction issues, the psychiatric system, and/or are at risk of eviction
• drop in at 61 Pelham Park Gardens

Child and Youth Programs

• for children 6-12 years
• summer and March break day camps
• after school recreation programs and field trips
• homework club
• for youth 11-24 years
• social, recreation, education and arts activities
• leadership training
• life skills

Community Dining

• nutritious meals
• access to community services
• Monday and Wednesday supper

Community Health Centre 416-658-6812

• call for appointment
• individual and family medical and nursing services
• palliative care
• psychiatric services
• counsellor therapists
• mental health and addictions counsellor therapist
• community dietitian
• diabetes management support
• physiotherapist
• doctor on call Monday-Sunday 24 hours
• house calls when appropriate
• health education and promotion
• outreach to isolated persons
• community action on identified community health issues
• harm reduction supplies and information
• for non-status newcomers in the community, please contact the settlement department for more information

Crisis Support and Intervention

• Monday-Friday
• call for an appointment

EarlyON Child and Family Centre -- Davenport

• early learning and literacy
• prenatal pregnancy supports
• infant programs
• parenting
• parent relief
• child minder training
• school readiness * information and referral
• Growing Up Healthy Downtown (see separate entry) -- for children birth-6 years

Seniors Services

• 55 years and older
• health education
• advocacy
• social, education and recreation activities
• Italian women's group
• Spanish wellness group
• Portuguese wellness group
• arts, falls prevention, fitness, trips/outings

Settlement Program

• counselling and settlement services for status and non-status newcomers
• workshops

Volunteer opportunities