Searching for Food Banks And Referrals

COVID-19 - 1st Come 1st Serve for Food Bank. If unable to pick up food due to illness, we will arrange for Red Cross to deliver to you but you MUST be home or you could loose your Red Cross delivery privileges.

Provides temporary assistance to individuals or families in need by way of

• food
• rent assistance
• ER medical and dental
• financial help
• budgeting
• furniture
• clothing
• appliances
• children's summer camp
• spiritual help

Yule Glow Christmas Hamper Program - Nov 12-Dec 3 - Call 519-336-2323 to register for Christmas assistance.

Irish Miracle Food Drive - Dec 3, St Pat's students will be collecting door to door.

People living outside Sarnia must contact their nearest Catholic Church or St. Vincent de Paul store in their community to request assistance.

Provides a local help line which mobilizes volunteers from 22 local churches to work together to respond to needs of their Lambton County neighbours * Refers callers to existing services and agencies initially, and will try to fill the need if no other area can help *
When able, Neighbourlink volunteers can offer clients help with food, used beds and bedding, linking used furniture donors with callers in need.

Operates a homeless sanctuary where currently 24 beds are available. Emergency food bank items and snack packs, showers, personal hygiene items and clothing is also offered to any person in need.

Offers the following services to the community:

• Church services
• Recreational activities
• Homeless shelter
• Community Garden
• Clothing for adults and children
• Food bank
• Shower facilities
• Hygiene supplies
• Room rentals available

Donations of clothing, household items, personal hygiene supplies, and food are gratefully accepted.

A Food Bank that can be accessed once every 21 days. Funded by donations from the Community, the Food Bank provides food packages full of staples and fresh foods. Access to the food bank is determined through an intake process. The food bank is run on a grocery store model where clients are given points and spend those points to select the items they need.

Emergency Shelter assistance during times of Emergency/Disasters

Community and Family Services provides emergency assistance such as food and clothing vouchers.

Also assist with:

• Rent
• Utilities
• Medical financial assistance (including hearing aids)
• Dental financial assistance
• Coats for everyone
• Christmas Hampers (Sarnia Residents only)

Distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough food to avoid hunger.

COVID-19 - Services have been suspended but the foodbank is still open.

Presbyterian church offering worship, fellowship and ministries. Also run a community food bank offering food and clothing to those in need.

A volunteer run, non-profit organization that helps people in need by providing assistance with food.

Food bank for anyone in need living in Lambton County offering non-perishable and frozen foods. Donations can be dropped off during food bank hours or call/email for more information.

A community-funded emergency food bank.

COVID-19: Food bank remains open Wednesdays. Clothing drive closed due to Covid-19.

A United church offering worship, fellowship, outreach and ministries. Operate a food bank and winter clothing program. Also run a free monthly drum circle.

Services offered include a food bank. Offer Christmas assistance by providing families with food hampers and toys (for children up to age 12). Application required in with identification, proof of income and expenses.

Municipal Office for the Municipality of Brooke-Alvinston. Also operate the Alvinston food bank.

COVID-19 - Open. Foodbank supplies available for curbside pick up only. Please call ahead or schedule an appointment through the office phone line.

Provides canned and packaged foods, some frozen meat and food vouchers for groceries and formula or diapers if requested.

Community Cupboard - Perishable food, non-perishable food items and toiletries available to any women and their families *supported by donations and community garden

Community Garden - addresses food security and creates a healing space * organized and maintained by volunteers

Holiday Hamper Program - Program supports women and their families during the holiday time * hampers to be filled with items on the family's wish list and grocery store gift cards also recommended * call 519-246-1526 or email info@wrrcsa.org for more information

Vouchers for clothing and household items available at no cost for women accessing other services

Provides community services

Family Service Centre - Food bank (at least 1 calendar month between visits) * provides emergency services such as clothing and food * emergency counselling available * budget assistance * assistance with income tax returns (March and April) * Christmas Hamper program

Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) - Ongoing assistance applied directly as credit on the bills of eligible low-income electricity consumers/households * credit amount based on the number of people living in the home and total household income * consumers may apply online (OntarioElectricitySupport.ca), or with the assistance of Community and Family Services * contact Salvation Army Community and Family Services for more information

LEAP Emergency Financial Assistance - Access centre to apply for LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) one-time emergency financial assistance * LEAP representative for Entegrus

A Roman Catholic church offering worship, fellowship, outreach and ministries.

Individuals in need and living within the parish boundaries can receive food vouchers through the Blessed Sacrament/St Agnes St Vincent de Paul Conference.

A Roman Catholic church offering worship, fellowship, outreach and ministries.

Serve a free community lunch every week. Individuals in need and living within the parish boundaries can receive food vouchers through the Blessed Sacrament/St. Agnes St Vincent de Paul Conference.

COVID-19 - Providing up-to-date service information for emergency food providers and grocery and meal delivery services.

Provides information on events, organizations and happenings related to food in Chatham-Kent. Information food skills opportunities, community gardens, student nutrition programs, CK Food Strategy and more can be found here. Additionally the CK Meal Calendar and Food Resource can be found on this website as well as an up to date listing on all food banks, soup kitchens, food voucher programs and other community food resources.

COVID-19 - Offer drop in COVID-19 testing every Wednesday and other days by appointment. No health card is required.

Agency assisting those experiencing homelessness in Chatham Kent. Various community events operated, including food and clothing drives. Services available include:

• meal programs
• laundry services
• clothing assistance

Operate as a cooling centre when an extreme heat alert has been issued. The cooling station will be open from 9 am-5 pm. Vulnerable people in need of free transportation to the centre can contact ROCK Missions 519-354-0430 ext 205 and/or NeighbourLink 519-352-5647.

Also operate as a warming shelter when temperatures drop below -15.

A Roman Catholic church offering worship, fellowship, outreach and ministries.

Individuals in need and living within the parish boundaries can also receive assistance through the St Joseph/St Ursula St Vincent de Paul Conference as well as a weekly bag lunch.

Food, Clothing and Furniture Assistance: to those in need based on financial need, and current situation.

Operation Cover Up: provide gently used winter coats to families in need.

Housing support program: Provides assistance in matters relating to housing (rental lists, landlord/tenant issues). Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) applications for hydro and gas. Emergency assistance for utility and rental arrears.

Christmas Assistance: Provides families with food hampers and toys (for children up to age 12). Application required with identification, proof of income and expenses.

Shower Facilities: Available for homeless individuals.

Assist with food, clothing, necessities, resumes, filling out forms, etc.

Not for profit agency collecting and distributing food to those in need.