Searching for Food Access For Seniors/people With Disabilities
Located near Oakville
Distance: 200km
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Centralized intake to connect to local food delivery programs and resources
Meals on Wheels: makes hot or frozen meals available to individuals who have physical and financial limitations * offers menu of choices to suit everyone's dietary needs * hot or frozen meals delivered by volunteers
Food Advisor Supports: Helps to direct to the most appropriate food supports programs and services available in community based on clients needs and circumstances
Meals on Wheels: makes hot or frozen meals available to individuals who have physical and financial limitations * offers menu of choices to suit everyone's dietary needs * hot or frozen meals delivered by volunteers
Food Advisor Supports: Helps to direct to the most appropriate food supports programs and services available in community based on clients needs and circumstances
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One-stop point of access in the Home and Community Care Support Services Mississauga Halton for:
With one phone call a team member will help determine eligibility for these programs and connect with the care needed or refer to alternative resources that may better meet the needs
Serving the communities of Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills, Mississauga and South Etobicoke to:
Services and Programs:
- Caregiver ReCharge (for informal caregivers of loved ones 18+ years of age)
- Supports for Daily Living (for high risk seniors, 65+ years of age)
- Oaville Senior Citizens Residence (OSCR) Short Stay Respite (out-of-home caregiver relief for high-risk adults, from 2 nights to 2 weeks, and up to 3 times per year)
- Food Support Programs (Meals on Wheels and Food Advisor Supports)
With one phone call a team member will help determine eligibility for these programs and connect with the care needed or refer to alternative resources that may better meet the needs
Serving the communities of Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills, Mississauga and South Etobicoke to:
- assess client eligibility for these programs based on standardized criteria
- prioritize incoming referrals
- assign clients the most appropriate service provider to meet their needs
- track and trend the demand for services
- maintain a centralized waitlist for services
Services and Programs:
- Caregiver ReCharge Services
- Food Support Programs
- OSCR Short Stay Respite
- Supports for Daily Living
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How to Find - Food Banks & Community Meals
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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
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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
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Iroquois Ridge Older Adults Centre
Office: Iroquois Ridge Older Adults Centre 905-338-4255 ;
Registration & inquiries 905-815-2000 Visit Website
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Located in the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, the older adults room offers many programs and opportunity to socialize
For more information about programs or drop-ins, check out:
Also at this location:
- Friendship Luncheon, Thu 11 am-2:30 pm
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Trafalgar Park Older Adults Centre
Office: Trafalgar Park Older Adults Centre 905-338-4406 ;
Registration & inquiries 905-815-2000 Visit Website
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A recreation centre for older adults, offering both registered and drop-in programs
For more information about programs or drop-ins, check out:
Also at this location:
- Friendship Luncheon, Tue 11 am-2:30 pm
- Kerr Street Singers, Fri 10:30 am-12 noon (Sep-May)
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A charitable, not-for-profit, multi-service agency whose services help adults with a permanent disability and older adults live independently and safely in their homes * volunteer opportunities available
Services include:
Bathing assistance
- provides one bath per week in the home at no cost to older adults or adults with disabilities to reduce the risk of a fall
- service is provided by personal support worker (PSW) in the client's home
Home help
- staff provide housekeeping in the clients' home including vacuuming, cleaning kitchen and bathroom, laundry and grocery shopping
- companion/accompany to appointments via taxi/public transit (client covers cost)
- program fee is geared to income
Friendly Visiting and Calling
- a volunteer visits isolated or lonely seniors and adults with disabilities in their home to provide companionship and conversation
- regular phone calls to older adults and people with disabilities who live alone, to check on their health and safety
Home Maintenance and Repair:
- fee for service program provides qualified workers to do jobs inside and outside of the home
- jobs may include installing grab bars, grass and yard maintenance, snow removal, painting, window washing or seasonal housekeeping, odd jobs, minor home repairs
Caregiver Recharge / Respite
- relief for caregivers
- delivers flexible options to informal caregivers, providing worry-free in home relief with peace of mind that their loved one is being well cared for
- fee for service
- there are eligibility requirements to access this service that is provided at no cost
- respite program not available in Burlington
Community Navigation
- support older adults or adults with disabilities who may be at risk due to a critical or impending change in their life situation such as an upcoming eviction, facing homelessness, loss of financial income, or experiencing difficulties within their home setting such as abuse and isolation
- Community Navigator will meet with people and/or caregivers to work to support achieving goals of financial stability, housing stability and linking to supports and services, completing required forms, etc.
- provides in-home assessments to identify needs, facilitate access to information and community resources and develop short and long term plans
- no cost for this service
Hot and frozen meals (available in Halton Hills only)
- congregate dining * for older adults living in designated apartment buildings in Georgetown and Acton
- Wheels to Meals * held twice a month at a local restaurant, church or community hall providing an opportunity for seniors to get out and socialize with friends
- Meals on Ice * affordable frozen meals delivered by volunteers, or can be picked up at Links2Care offices
- Meals on Wheels * meals are delivered by volunteers at lunchtime Mon through Fri
Services and Programs:
- Acton
- Care At Home - Bathing Assistance
- Care At Home - Community Navigation
- Care At Home - Friendly Visiting and Calling
- Care At Home - Home Help
- Care At Home - Home Maintenance and Repair
- Care At Home - Relief for Caregivers
- Connection in Action
- Georgetown
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Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre for Seniors
Office: Sir John Colborne Recreation Centre 905-815-5960 ;
Registration & inquiries 905-815-2000 Visit Website
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A recreation centre for older adults, offering both registered and drop-in programs
For more information about programs or drop-ins, check out:
Also at this location:
- Cafe Colborne offering coffee, tea and cookies
- Interlink Choir
- Seniors Working Action Group (SWAG)
- Friendship Luncheon, Wed 11 am-2:30 pm
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Friendship Luncheon
Office: Sir John Colborne Centre 905-815-5960 ;Trafalgar Park Community Centre 905-338-4406 ;
Iroquois Ridge Older Adult Centre 905-845-6601 ext 3745
Visit Website
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A service which provides a hot noon meal, chair exercise and a social afternoon weekly for pre-registered seniors at three Oakville locations
Lunch and recreational activities provided at:
Transportation provided by volunteers
Lunch and recreational activities provided at:
- Sir John Colborne Centre, 1565 Old Lakeshore Rd * Wed 11am-2:30pm
- Trafalgar Park Community Centre, 133 Rebecca St * Tue 11am-2:30pm
- Iroquois Ridge Older Adult Centre at Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Dr * Thu 11am-2:30pm
Transportation provided by volunteers
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Hot meals:
- delivered Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 1 pm
- prepared by staff at Mo's Family Restaurant, 467 Speers Road, Oakville
Frozen meals:
- seven entree frozen meal packages
- orders should be placed by noon on Wednesday for delivery the following Wednesday
- meals prepared by Apetito and SupperWorks
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COVID-19 -- maintain all essential services including supportive housing, assisted living, home care, transportation for essential visits, providing hot meals, frozen meals and food hampers to seniors and people needing isolation
Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment, intensive case management, personalized care plan, service navigation
Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee
Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care, care coordination, scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check
Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home, health maintenance, nutritional counselling
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings
- Transitional Care Centre -- regular service, visits (in person for family and caregiver with appointment)
- also available via phone/virtually telephone reassurance, supportive counselling and service coordination
- Family Health Organization, GAIN Community Team
- Adult Day Program -- in person and virtual care
- Diabetes Education Program -- assessment, consultation, group education
- Wellness and Community Development Program -- in person and virtual platform
- Vocational Training Centre -- in person and virtual platform
Adult Day Program -- Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm, weekday extended hours, Saturday 10 am-3 pm, available in Scarborough and Richmond Hill
- for persons 55 years and older with special needs, such as physical frailty or mild memory impairment, in need of supervised, structured setting
- social and recreation activities, lunch, snack, personal care and health related services -- exercise, foot care, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy
- transportation available
- public education, seminars, workshops, information and referral
- individual counselling with nurse, dietitian and social worker
- health and education workshops, seminars
- caregiver education and support, information and referral
- workshop licensed by Self-Management Resource Centre
- caregiver support, volunteer development
- congregate dining -- fee, subsidies available
- transportation -- fee
- referrals, follow up
Geriatric Assessment & Intervention Network (GAIN) Community Team -- wrap around supported care and services with individualized comprehensive geriatric assessment, intensive case management, personalized care plan, service navigation
Home care services -- home help, homemaking, respite care, palliative care -- fee
Personal Care Program -- for seniors living in the community requiring higher level of care, care coordination, scheduled and unscheduled personal support workers' visit, security check
Integrated Dialysis Care Program -- Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses visit home peritoneal dialysis patients at their home, health maintenance, nutritional counselling
Wellness and Social Program -- social, recreational and educational programs for persons 50 years and older, drop-in centre, friendship groups, interest classes, outings
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COVID19 -- meals on wheels, in home nursing and personal support open * call or visit website for updates on other programs
Community Support -- congregate dining * volunteer visiting for seniors and adults with a disability or mental health issues * supportive housing * S.M.A.R.T. (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Enhanced
Supports for daily living -- personal support and homemaking * care coordination * security and reassurance checks
Community Support -- congregate dining * volunteer visiting for seniors and adults with a disability or mental health issues * supportive housing * S.M.A.R.T. (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Enhanced
Supports for daily living -- personal support and homemaking * care coordination * security and reassurance checks
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Community service that offers affordable, nutritious hot meals by volunteers * delivers 5 days a week, Mon-Fri (except statutory holidays) * meals are prepared in government-inspected kitchens by volunteers or under contract between VON and commercial or institutional kitchens * meals can be adapted to the unique dietary needs of each client * volunteer opportunities available
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Organization's main objective is:
- to empower women from all walks of life not just to support themselves but also to help them mold and create a better society
- to build meaningful partnerships and strongly connected collaborative networks through connecting neighbors and facilitating outreach to eliminate stereotypes
- in partnership with Food For Life, prepare Halal meals for families in need of additional food support
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Staffing
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
- Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- companionship workers
Staffing hours
- shifts
- days evenings overnight
In Home Assistance
Friendly visiting
Home delivered meals
Homemaker assistance:
- menu planning
- budgeting
- shopping
- in home meal preparation
- light housekeeping
Personal Care:
- personal hygiene
- dressing
- mobility
- transfers/seating
- toileting
- changing beds
- nutrition/food preparation
- cueing
- reminding
- directing activities of daily living
Telephone reassurance
Nutrition assessment services by a dietician
Activities of daily living assessment by an occupational therapist
Errands and appointments
- errand running/shopping assistance
- escort programs
- medical appointments transportation
In Home Nursing Care
- home nursing
- geriatric home nursing
- medical/surgical home nursing
- oncology home nursing
- psychiatric home nursing
- rehabilitative/restorative home nursing
- medication administration
Other Home Health Care Case Management
- long term home health care
- in home hospice (end of life) care
- palliative care
Podiatry/foot care
- general foot/nail care
- nail conditions
- diabetic foot care with an RN/RPN
Therapies
- occupational therapy
Respite
- adult respite care
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A recreation centre for older adults, providing programs promoting physical, social and emotional well-being
Programs include:
- fitness
- dance
- art & crafts
- general interest programs
- special events
- guest speakers
- income tax program for members
Facility includes:
- auditorium
- multi-purpose room
- activity rooms
- cafeteria
- library/lounge
- billiard room
Lunch Counter (Wednesdays)
- hot lunch including entree, dessert and beverage for $10 (members), $12 (non-members)
- Pre-Registration required, no refunds
Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold
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Hot meals - available Mon-Fri and delivered between 11am-1pm * meals are $6 and include a soup and salad, bread and crackers, entree and dessert * special diet types available * can receive meals for a short duration if recuperating from illness or longer as needed
Frozen Meal Service - Frozen meal packages are delivered * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * two companies (Apetito and Allendale) provide food * meals sold in bulk and need to be ordered by noon on Wednesday for a Friday delivery * orders can be done once a week or once a year * program designed for either daily meals or occasionally
Congregate Dining - Residents to meet in a common room for a lunch with main entree, soup and dessert
Grocery Program - Offers items that can be delivered as a supplement to the meals program
Volunteer opportunities available
Frozen Meal Service - Frozen meal packages are delivered * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * two companies (Apetito and Allendale) provide food * meals sold in bulk and need to be ordered by noon on Wednesday for a Friday delivery * orders can be done once a week or once a year * program designed for either daily meals or occasionally
Congregate Dining - Residents to meet in a common room for a lunch with main entree, soup and dessert
Grocery Program - Offers items that can be delivered as a supplement to the meals program
Volunteer opportunities available
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Programs include
- Anger Management course
- trustee services
- seniors' program -- social interaction, including a light lunch and education on various relevant topics such as internet safety, food education
- Pathway of Hope program -- a holistic approach to end poverty one person/family at a time
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Community-based volunteer driven programs to help people build relationships across the diversity of income, education, age, ability and health to enhance their capacity for meaningful lives
Offers programs (all are drop-in unless otherwise mentioned) related to:
Food
- Tuesday Dinner: in-person dining, 6 pm
- Seniors Thursday Lunch: in-person dining, 12 noon
- Community Market: Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
- Community Garden: seasonally harvested food used to prepare community dinners or for pick up in the market
- Seniors' Garden Social: Thu 10 am-11 am during the growing season
Clothing Store
- offers seasonally-appropriate clothing and shoes Tue 3:30 pm-6 pm and Sat 9:30 am-12 noon
- donations of clean, gently-used, seasonal clothing and footwear are accepted Wed and Thu, 9:30 am-4 pm
Seasonal Programs
- Christmas Families: gift giving program for families (registration required)
- Backpack Program: children receive new backpacks and school supplies (registration required)
Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)
- provides assistance in applying using OESP's online application system (by appointment only)
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Tuesday Dinner:
- offers a hospitality hour prior to in-person dining
- no pre-registration required
Seniors Thursday Lunch:
- in-person dining
- no pre-registration required
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How to Find - Food Banks & Community Meals
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This listing summarizes all food bank and meal programs in Milton
- 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.
Food Banks and Additional Support
Salvation Army, Khi Community
- 820 Nipissing Rd, Unit 4
- continues to distribute food through a Drive-Thru format
- existing food appointments will continue as scheduled, call 905-875-1022 to book your next food appointment
- first time food appointments, call 905-749-4714 to register and book a food appointment
- provides referral to Infant Food Bank at Milton Community Resource Centre, contact through email info@khicommunity.com or call 905-875-1022
- view listing
Milton Public Library, Beaty Branch
- 945 Fourth Line
- Community Fridge, Food for Life Program
- good food bags are available via Curbside Collection during Beaty Branch Open Hours
- please email information@beinspired.ca call 905-875-2665 ext 3292
- view listing
Milton Bible Church
- 121 Chisholm Drive, Milton
- 905-876-3586
- Food for Life Program Thu 12 noon-1 pm, operating as a drive-through program with no need to get out of your vehicle
- view listing
Syyidah Aysha Centre
- 50 Steeles Ave E, Unit 23
- Mon-Thu, 1 pm-5 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-6 pm
- Milton Halal Food Bank
- offering contactless pick-up and delivery
- to setup an appointment for pick-up or drop-off, please call or message 647-470-3499 or 647-250-5512
- view listing
Tremaine Market
- Country Heritage Park
- 8560 Tremaine Rd., South Entrance
- Wed, 1 pm - 6 pm (No appointment needed)
- Bring your own shopping bags
- For inquiries: tremainemarket@foodforlife.ca
- view listing
Milton Community Resource Centre
- 410 Bronte Street
- Community Fridge, Food for Life Program
- Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pm
- good food bags available by calling 905-876-1244 to schedule a pickup
- view listing
Food for Life - Delivery Program
- available to those who are isolating/quarantined for medical reasons, and/or seniors who have been told to stay at home
- individuals are welcome to reach out to 905-635-1106 ext 7, or goodfood@foodforlife.ca, where staff will discuss their situation, and direct them to the most appropriate food resource
- view listing
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 Milton, 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
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Nonprofit program that provides hot or frozen meals for those who have difficulty preparing food
- fee for meals, billed monthly
- available short-term or long-term
- hot meals delivered daily by volunteers (no delivery on statutory holidays)
- frozen meals delivered weekly (suitable for oven or microwave reheating)
Special diets can be accommodated, including:
- diabetic
- low fat
- low residue
- low cholesterol
- low sodium
- gluten free
- allergies
- renal
- minced
- pureed
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How to Find - Help for Seniors
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This listing gives an overview of programs and services available to older adults, and is also an index to related listings in this directory
* for comprehensive information, please see the Halton Seniors' Services Directory here
FOOD
Community Meals: programs that organize suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere
* see list of providers here
Grocery Delivery: organizations that accept online and/or telephone orders and deliver food and household supplies to the homes of people who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf or food pantries that deliver to people with illnesses, disabilities, transportation issues or other extenuating circumstances which prevent them from picking it up
* see list of providers here
Meal Delivery Providers: 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
* see list of providers here
HOUSING
Affordable Housing and Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes: information on programs that make rental housing more readily available to low-income individuals, programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off, and programs that provide financial assistance to enable people to pay all or a portion of their property taxes
* see separate listing here
Long-Term Care Homes: inpatient health care facilities that provide nursing and personal care over an extended period of time
* for full list see here
Retirement Homes: residential facilities, apartments and/or planned communities for older adults, people with disabilities or other populations that are available at market rates and designed to enable those who are eligible to have a form of independent living in a secure environment while sharing common interests and having access to supportive services
* for full list see here
IN HOME ASSISTANCE
For individual types of services, such as shopping assistance, home maintenance, housekeeping assistance, personal care and yard maintenance, see here (in each category, click 'View Programs and Services' to see all providers)
Some personal care is available for free under Ontario's health care system, by applying to your local Home and Community Care Support Services
* for contact details see full listings here
Veterans Affairs Canada provides funding for eligible veterans to help pay for the cost of in-home care and housekeeping/home maintenance services
* see separate listings here
Assistive Devices Program: programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with acquiring assistive technology products and/or obtaining support services such as customization, fit/modification services or repairs
* see separate listings for the Assistive Devices Program and March of Dimes
Friendly Outreach Programs: programs that reach out to people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, are socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world
* for full list see here
Homebound Services: services that are provided in-home for Individuals are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty
* see list of providers here
Personal Alarm Systems and Locator Aids: programs that provide electronic equipment which connects people with sources of emergency assistance or that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions
* see list of providers here
INCOME SUPPORT
Income Programs and Financial Assistance: information on income supports and benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments
* see separate listing here
Ontario Drug Benefit Program: program that pays all or a portion of the costs for prescription drugs required by people who meet eligibility requirements for the programs
* see separate listing here
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Help and Information: information on programs that provide legal counselling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters
* see separate listing here
TAX ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES
Income Tax Clinics: programs that provide tax preparation services for people who meet income and/or other eligibility criteria
* see list of providers here
TRANSPORTATION
Disability Related Transportation: programs that provide transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation
* see list of providers here
Escort Programs: programs that accompany people who have limited mobility, cognitive impairments or other problems to specified local destinations and provide assistance which may include transportation or driving services, and assisting the individual to enter and leave the vehicle and buildings
* see list of providers here
Full-service Gas Stations: Burlington, Oakville
Local Bus Services:
* see list of providers here
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centres or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation
* see list of providers here
Senior Driver Renewal Program: programs that evaluate the motor and cognitive functioning of elderly individuals or people with disabilities to determine the person's ability to drive
* see list of providers here
Taxi Services:
* see separate listing here
* for comprehensive information, please see the Halton Seniors' Services Directory here
FOOD
Community Meals: programs that organize suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere
* see list of providers here
Grocery Delivery: organizations that accept online and/or telephone orders and deliver food and household supplies to the homes of people who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf or food pantries that deliver to people with illnesses, disabilities, transportation issues or other extenuating circumstances which prevent them from picking it up
* see list of providers here
Meal Delivery Providers: 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
* see list of providers here
HOUSING
Affordable Housing and Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes: information on programs that make rental housing more readily available to low-income individuals, programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off, and programs that provide financial assistance to enable people to pay all or a portion of their property taxes
* see separate listing here
Long-Term Care Homes: inpatient health care facilities that provide nursing and personal care over an extended period of time
* for full list see here
Retirement Homes: residential facilities, apartments and/or planned communities for older adults, people with disabilities or other populations that are available at market rates and designed to enable those who are eligible to have a form of independent living in a secure environment while sharing common interests and having access to supportive services
* for full list see here
IN HOME ASSISTANCE
For individual types of services, such as shopping assistance, home maintenance, housekeeping assistance, personal care and yard maintenance, see here (in each category, click 'View Programs and Services' to see all providers)
Some personal care is available for free under Ontario's health care system, by applying to your local Home and Community Care Support Services
* for contact details see full listings here
Veterans Affairs Canada provides funding for eligible veterans to help pay for the cost of in-home care and housekeeping/home maintenance services
* see separate listings here
Assistive Devices Program: programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with acquiring assistive technology products and/or obtaining support services such as customization, fit/modification services or repairs
* see separate listings for the Assistive Devices Program and March of Dimes
Friendly Outreach Programs: programs that reach out to people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, are socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world
* for full list see here
Homebound Services: services that are provided in-home for Individuals are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty
* see list of providers here
Personal Alarm Systems and Locator Aids: programs that provide electronic equipment which connects people with sources of emergency assistance or that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions
* see list of providers here
INCOME SUPPORT
Income Programs and Financial Assistance: information on income supports and benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments
* see separate listing here
Ontario Drug Benefit Program: program that pays all or a portion of the costs for prescription drugs required by people who meet eligibility requirements for the programs
* see separate listing here
LEGAL SERVICES
Legal Help and Information: information on programs that provide legal counselling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters
* see separate listing here
TAX ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES
Income Tax Clinics: programs that provide tax preparation services for people who meet income and/or other eligibility criteria
* see list of providers here
TRANSPORTATION
Disability Related Transportation: programs that provide transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation
* see list of providers here
Escort Programs: programs that accompany people who have limited mobility, cognitive impairments or other problems to specified local destinations and provide assistance which may include transportation or driving services, and assisting the individual to enter and leave the vehicle and buildings
* see list of providers here
Full-service Gas Stations: Burlington, Oakville
Local Bus Services:
* see list of providers here
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centres or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation
* see list of providers here
Senior Driver Renewal Program: programs that evaluate the motor and cognitive functioning of elderly individuals or people with disabilities to determine the person's ability to drive
* see list of providers here
Taxi Services:
* see separate listing here
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Short Description
An intergenerational program bringing seniors and youth together in the kitchen and around the dinner table.
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Short Description
Offers a positive experience for any socially-isolated senior in the community, supporting social participation and inclusion of seniors
- transportation and meal provided
- over a hot meal, participants and senior volunteers converse and discuss topics of interest
Volunteers welcome for driving, program, technical support and transport scheduling
Program is sponsored by multiple partners including the municipality, five other downtown Burlington churches of various denominations, School of Nursing McMaster University and Acclaim Health
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