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Offers a free take-out meal to those in need

Closed due to COVID-19 until further notice

Offers a community brunch in the Parish Hall, free of charge, for those in need

• Provides culturally appropriate programs and services to address needs of elderly Aboriginal people with chronic illness and/or any form of disability
• Offers advocacy support between individual and other agencies and organizations
• Organizes outings, activities, education, programming and socialization for clients

Offers the following services:

• Aboriginal supports
• Advocacy
• Congregate dining
• Friendly visiting
• Long term care
• Medical transportation
• Referrals
• Security checks

This organization is a Registered Charity

Meals on Wheels is still operating

Offers the following meal services:

• Operates Meals on Wheels in Mattawa
• Offers the Friday night Diners' Club in North Bay
• Offers monthly congregate dining in Castle Arms in North Bay

Hot lunch provided once a week.

COVID-19 Response
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the host churches are closed. Anyone needing a take out meal may visit the Community Kitchen at 11 Hanes St

Regular Service:
Provides two weekly community meals at local churches

COVID-19 Response
Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, the church is closed to the public and the Souper Sandwich Luncheon has been suspended until further notice.

Regular Service
Sunday Worship service and Sunday School at 10 am
Souper Sandwich Luncheon at reasonable cost.

Community meal.

Salvation Army offers family services including:

• spiritual counselling
• ​addictions referrals
• emergency services - shelter (1-3 nights Nov-Mar) - referrals Apr-Oct
• food bank - see separate record
• emergency and disaster response
• religious services
• mobile unit (Friday Nights) to serve food and hot beverages to the public, offering a solace for many people, a common ground for talking, sharing and interacting

Offers weekly worship service.

Also provides:

• hearing assistance devices
• free weekly hospitality lunch offered as dine-in or take out. Proof of vaccination and identification will be required for dine-in.
• Mary Street Boutique - low cost, gently used clothing for sale
• room rentals for community events

Provides a daily hot meal on weekdays

Provides general counselling

Offers a variety of drop-in services including:

• Bible Studies/Sunday Church Services
• Daily meals (breakfast and dinner)
• Laundry facilities
• Pastoral and Chaplaincy Services
• Second-hand clothing (clothing room)
• Shower and bath facilities (includes towels and toiletries)
• Christmas and other Holiday functions (includes holiday meal, gift bags and toys at Christmas)
• Provides 24 hr shelter

Out of the Cold is not running due to COVID-19. Hot meals are offered at the Elgin St Mission and Blue Door Café.

• Offers a place of worship in a Christian setting, including Sunday School for children and youth
• Provides mission outreach in the downtown core
• Operates an Out of the Cold program providing hot meals to those in need

• Provides support for Indigenous people in need of non-hospital care who are frail, vulnerable and at risk
• Meets the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of people who require care, support, information, service referrals, health education or extended support

Services offered include:

• Medical transportation services
• Medical escorts
• Referrals to community services and Friendship Centre programs
• Preparation of forms and applications
• Congregate dining services
• Home visits/friendly visitation
• Security checks (in person or over the phone)
• Caregiver support services (respite and training)
• Advocacy with community agencies
• Access to cultural activities, traditional foods, ceremonies, Elders and Healers
• Transitioning from ODSP to Old Age pension
• Locating a family doctor
• Assistance in obtaining medical equipment and supplies

United Church

• religious programs and services
• offers pastoral care to its members in home and hospital
• holds Christian worship services
• supports the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada
• community meals

Offers weekly worship service.

Two part charge with Zion Presbyterian Church (1046 Torrance Rd, Torrance). Services at that location Sundays May-Oct 9:30 am.

From November to April the charge worships together, alternating locations monthly at 10:30 am.
Worship service will be at Knox Presbyterian (Port Carling) Nov, Jan and Mar
Worship service will be at Zion Presbyterian (Torrance) Dec, Feb and Apr.

Provides a weekly lunch and social time for community members

• Operates under the Home & Community Care Program
• Provides a hot luncheon every Wed for Diner's Club members
• Encourages visitors to attend at a minimal cost per lunch
• Coordinates presentations and activities on topics suggested by the clients in conjunction with the lunch
• Advertises luncheons and choices on community website

Offering a free, hot nutritious meal and drop-in program

Weekly Tuesday Afternoon Drop-in
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
118 McMurray Street (next to Bracebridge Public School)

Weekly Tuesday Dinners
Bracebridge United Church
46 Dominion St (beside senior's centre and library)

Bus available (approx. pick up times): Cedar Lane Motel (lower parking lot) - 4:35 pm, McVittie Place - 4:40 pm, Alice Street Apartments- 4:45 pm, Aubrey St - 4:50 pm, Oakwood Heights - 4:52 pm, 265 James St - 4:55 pm, 19 Monck Rd (Parking lot at back) - 4:56 pm, Wellington Street Housing Units (by unit 10) - 5 pm

• Additional fruits and vegetables given out Tuesday night
• alcohol free environment
• zero tolerance for physical violence
• confidentiality respected
• non-accessible bus available
• hats and scarves, clothing provided at times Tuesday nights

Variety of free programs available to families with children 0-6 years of age. Programs include:

Virtual

• Food for Thought
• register to hear a guest speaker on Zoom and have dinner delivered
• held monthly

Hybrid

• Baby Talk program with discussions and experts on relevant topics on raising children
• held weekly

In-Person

• Play-Learn-Connect programs

Locations:

Bracebridge

• Bracebridge United Church (46 Dominion St) - Mon, Tue, Thu. Free lunch program on Tuesdays
• Morrison Meadows (1177 Fraserburg Rd) Outdoor Program - Fri, Sat

Georgian Bay Township

• MacTier Arena (9 Haig St) - Mon
• Baxter Ward Community Centre, Port Severn (25 Community Centre Dr) - Wed

Gravenhurst

• Children's Hub (180 Brock St) - Tue, Thu, Fri. Free lunch program on Tuesdays
• Ryde Community Coop (1624 Barkway Rd) - Thu

Huntsville

• Bethel Church (35 Silverwood Rd) - Mon, Tue, Wed
• Port Sydney Community Centre (607 Muskoka Rd 10) - Free lunch program on Mondays

Lake of Bays Township

• Baysville Community Centre (10 University St) - Thu
• Dwight Community Centre (1014 Dwight Beach Rd) - Wed

Muskoka Lakes Township

• Port Carling Community Centre (3 Bailey St) - Fri
• Bala Community Centre (1008 Maple Ave) - Thu

• Provides information, advocacy and support to assist individuals to remain in their homes as long as possible
• Acts as respite for informal caregivers such as extended family
• Coordinates group activities such as bingos, indoor/outdoor games, and presentations on various topics of interest

Support Services offered include:

• Caregiver support
• Case management
• Congregate dining
• Friendly visiting
• Service arrangement and coordination
• Weekly visiting for social and safety reasons

Free weekly community meals.

Offers a weekly meal pickup program every Tuesday from 1 pm to 2 pm at the Trinity United Church in Gravenhurst.

Also offers a Thursday delivery or pick up of dinner food, bread, fruit and vegetables. Individuals must be registered for this program. Call 705-646-3733 or email dinner.reg.gap@gmail.com to be added to the list. Registration must be submitted by Friday of the preceding week.