Searching for Food Banks And Referrals

A food pantry open to anyone in need. Provide a bag of canned or boxed items to those who request it once per month. Donations welcome.

Families can come once per calendar month for their perishable and non-perishable grocery pickup.

COVID-19: Grace Pantry available on Tuesdays by appointment only until further notice.

Weekly ministries include bible teachings, worship, and music, as well as weekly Bible study groups.

Christian refugee services- A church member sponsored Christian refugee family program.

Teaching Ministry - Free teaching courses in understanding world religions.

Grace Pantry- An emergency community food bank program.

A social enterprise/farm share community, working with multiple farmers, businesses and distributors to provide local product to Niagara residents. For every subscription produce box bought, a bag of free produce is provided to various community groups within the region, as well as on site, to those in need.

Food and clothing services available to those in need.

Emergency medical/dental vision care assistance available on case by case basis dependent on available funds. (Dental cleaning/scaling not applicable)

Back to School Snacks & Sneakers program in late August (backpacks and school supplies while supplies last)

Tax clinic available year round

Accepts donations of and distributes food to residents facing financial challenges.

Represents the Ukrainian Canadian community before the people and Government of Canada, promotes linkages with Ukraine and identifies and addresses the needs of the Ukrainian community in Canada to ensure its continued existence and development for the enhancement of Canada's socio-cultural fabric. Visit the National web site page at www.ucc.ca for more information.

The Niagara Branch will provide contacts for a variety of Ukrainian social and cultural groups in the Niagara region including: dance groups, choirs, churches, church groups, Ukrainian language classes, pysanka (Easter Egg painting), dance classes etc.

UCC Niagara offers annual scholarships and bursaries for graduating high school students and post graduate degrees for students who are of Ukrainian heritage and live in the Niagara Region. UCC Niagara also supports projects within the community which involve arts, culture, education and community growth dealing with Ukrainian content.

The numerous organizations making up the Ukrainian Community of Niagara have many events including Open Houses during the Folk Arts Festival in May.

Ukrainian families coming to Niagara Region can visit the Help Boutique (Kramnychka-Pomich) for free necessities including kitchenware, bedding, clothing, shoes, hygiene products and food. The store, located at 1 Currie St, is open Sat 10 am-1 pm and by appointment during the week. Donations can either be dropped off at local Ukrainian churches or call to arrange a drop off time at the store front. Not accepting donations of furniture at this time.

A weekly drop-in centre, providing women of all walks of life with a safe, welcoming and dignified environment.

Provides practical assistance by providing the following free services:

• Haircuts, nails and waxing
• Shower facilities
• Laundry services
• Special events
• Access to a telephone and long distance calling
• Fully staffed child minding for preschool children (parent must stay within the building)
• Afternoon workshops and classes
• Friendship, craft classes
• Upcyle classes
• Guest speakers

A drop in centre providing the following services:

• Phone(free long distance to Canada and USA) and Internet
• Food bank (local community)
• Individual and family Christian counselling/ addictions counselling
• Funeral services for low income individuals
• Visits for shut-ins and inmates
• Advocacy for workers compensation, housing and programs including Ontario Works and Ontario Disability
• Income tax preparation for low income individuals and families

Accepts donations of and distributes food to residents facing financial challenges.

COVID-19: The food bank remains open and clients will now be asked to use the back door of the food bank.

A local church offering services in the Roman Catholic faith. Offers Children's Liturgy during 10:30 am Sunday Mass.

Through the Society of St Vincent de Paul, also offers a food bank for anyone who lives in the parish geography (does not have to be Catholic).

Assists individuals and families in need with the following emergency and community programs:

• Food Bank
• Anger Management
• Red Cap
• Summer Camp
• Christmas Hamper Program
• Emergency Disaster Services

Offers emergency food and other necessities when available, every thirty days.

Provides assistance and community programs and services including:

• Food Bank
• Summer camp opportunities
• Emergency Disaster Services
• Christmas Hamper Program

Provide a food bank to those in need.

Pre/Post natal program (CPNP): information on pregnancy, nutrition, labour, referrals to midwifery services, care of newborns, breastfeeding support, home visits, vouchers for vitamins, groceries and diapers, Zumba with baby.

Grandir ensemble: A parent resource program providing education and support for parents of children. Helping families grow and learn in a happy, healthy, safe environment and allowing children to participate in various activities in the area of sciences, literacy, creativity, etc.

L'école j'en raffole (School's Cool - school readiness program) * Summer camps * Community lunches and dinners with parenting workshops * Early Years Centres * Community and in-house support * Parenting and other educational workshops * Toy lending library * Best Start wrap around services (early screening and intervention) * Inter-generational programming combining geriatrics and early years needs * Pre-school speech and language services are available through partnerships with local agencies.

A volunteer run organization and the only food bank and thrift store serving Niagara-on-the-Lake. The thrift store sells gently used clothing and footwear for women, men and children as well as jewelry, accessories, household items, small appliances, bedding and towels, collectibles and more at a low cost. All thrift store revenue is used to support the food bank.

Non-perishable food supplies are provided twice a month to registered clients; holiday hampers are distributed at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Offers ministry and Anglican worship in a traditional setting.

Hygiene & Food Pantry available once per month for those in need. Upon registration, clients will be given a individual shopping list. Items will be shopped for them on a monthly basis. Changes to shopping list can be made monthly. Items be bagged and handed out once a month.

Some of the items available at the pantry include, but are not limited to, the following:

• perishable and non-perishable food
• shampoo
• laundry detergent and cleaning products
• toilet paper
• deodorant and other personal care items
• diapers
• feminine hygiene products
• bladder control products

Donations are always welcome and can be dropped off at the church office.

Now offering a daily takeout breakfast to those in need. Also offer a Christmas Day Community Dinner to anyone in need. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, please contact the church for information about each program.

Provides supplementary groceries, including fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy products, (when available) to registered members once per month. Supply will depend on the donated products that are received.

COVID19 - The Food Bank and Hygiene Program is still available. The Drop in Centre is closed.

Offers the following:

• food bank
• hygiene program
• spiritual support
• Redeemed Lives Men's Ministry (933 Forks Rd W)
• sewing classes
• free professional haircuts

Donations of food and hygiene products can be delivered to the OAM Ministry Campus warehouse at 933 Forks Rd Tue-Fri 10 am-4 pm. Fresh produce, meat, and bread delivered to the Mission Centre at 22 Fifth St, Welland Tue-Fri 9:30 am-4 pm.

Promotes prenatal well-being for healthy term infants in Niagara. Provides healthy lifestyle and nutrition information for pregnant women with nutritional, social, financial needs. Also offers food gift certificates, nutritious snacks, vitamins, cooking classes and access to a Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nurses.

Currently only running virtual programming.

A referral agency and resource centre. Offers a community emergency food bank.

COVID-19: All inquiries call 905-871-1592

• The food bank is open. Prepackaged hampers are being handed out at the door.
• Perishable pick up suspended
• Utility appointments available
• OESP appointments available
• Virtual Tax Clinic (CVITP) available

A community service hub providing:

• Emergency food bank
• Utility assistance
• Christmas assistance
• Income tax clinics
• Emergency disaster services
• Emergency clothing and small household items
• Community Garden trhough Links for Greener Learning

Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Niagara Emergency Energy Fund (NEEF), the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) and the Water Emergency Relief Fund (WERF) for emergency financial assistance for low income households facing disconnection (gas, hydro or water).

Tax Clinics: CVITP clinic run in conjunction with CRA. Runs from Mar-Nov and provides e-filing of simple tax forms.

Emergency Disaster Services: A team of individuals trained and prepared to be deployed at a moment's notice to provide emergency disaster assistance locally or throughout North America

Christmas Assistance: To register for assistance, go to the website for details.

COVID-19: All inquiries call 905-871-1592

• The food bank is open. Prepackaged hampers are being handed out at the door.
• Perishable pick up is suspended
• Utility appointments are now available
• OESP may be completed if required. Call first
• Virtual Tax Clinic (CVITP) available to residents of Niagara Region

Clients may come for assistance once per calendar month for full food bank services, as well as any food bank day for perishable items such as bread, fruits, and vegetables.