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Offers a soup kitchen program to people who need a a hot lunch or dinner.

COVID-19: Currently Closed

A local church offering services in the Anglican faith. Also offer a community meal once per month.

A United church offering worship, fellowship, outreach and ministries. Offer a free community meal once per month.

COVID-19: No meal is being provided during COVID. Mom's Baby Cupboard available on Facebook.

An outreach ministry offering the following programs:

• Community Meal - a free meal offered to anyone in the community in need
• Mom's Baby Cupboard - support mothers and babies by offering free diapers, wipes, creams, formula, baby food and clothing
• Sharing the Warmth - free hats, mitts and scarves are available at a mailbox located outside of St James Church. Winter coats are also available by contacting Janice - text 519-446-2085.

Community meal program

Lunch to Go meal program each Monday between 11am and 12pm we provide a bag lunch for those in our community that need it.

The Clothesline is open for anyone to come and get clothes, shoes and linens for all ages on the first Saturday of each month between 9am & 1pm. A light snack is available.

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.

Offers a free takeout breakfast to the public every Saturday.

COVID-19 - Providing a take out meal on Wed 11:30 am-12:30 pm

A Protestant Church offering worship, fellowship, outreach and ministries. Operate a soup kitchen providing a free community meal to those in need.

COVID-19: No hot meal programs until further notice. Food pantry stocked at various times throughout the months to ensure service, located at the bottom of the stairs leading to the Church Hall (beside the bus depot)

Provides a hot meal to individuals in need throughout the fall, winter and spring months. Brown bag lunches are available for pickup in the summer. Food pantry available outside church.

Non-denominational Full Gospel Church. Runs a soup kitchen as well as a clothing program for those in need.

A catholic church offering worship, fellowship, outreach and ministries.

Offer a community meal twice per month and individuals in need and living within the parish boundaries can also receive assistance through the St Joseph/St Ursula St Vincent de Paul Conference.

Offer free community meals to those in need.

Provides suppers to members of a community throughout the county

Drop-in centre for youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

• the aim is to be a low-threshold service provider, offering to meet the basic and immediate needs of homeless youth.
• Hot meals provided
• distribution of toiletries and underwear
• referrals to other social service agencies
• use of computers
• homework and resume help

Parents Support Group

• For new and expectant parents who get together once a week to provide each other fun and support
• Hot Lunch offered
• Access to grocery supplements such as milk, eggs and yogurt
• help finding the baby items needed
• referrals to other services for housing, employment, education and Parenting
• safe place to spend the evening between 5 pm-10 pm
• Parents Support Group
• Addiction and Relapse Prevention Support Group

COVID-19 Important Information: Hours of operation have been reduced to 11 am-5 pm Monday to Sunday. Operating with a takeout window service. Also, clothing donations must be new only - not accepting used clothing at this time.

Street Help / Unit 7 Homeless Services, is a Self-Help organization run primarily by and for persons who are or who have been homeless.

Provides outreach street patrol services to the homeless such as:

• sleeping bags
• back packs
• socks
• seasonal clothing
• Dinner to Go (see details here)
• information on local services for the homeless

Drop-in centre provides:

• computers
• internet
• breakfast
• hot meals
• bottomless coffee & snacks
• safe storage of personal items
• hygiene products when available
• shower facility during agency hours
• advocacy
• referrals to community services
• daily food distribution to homeless individuals

Most staff are persons who are or who have been homeless and offer an environment of peer fellowship with full comprehension of the issues homeless people face on a daily basis

Accepts donations to provide for the Homeless

A converted trailer, staffed by 3 volunteers, set up to provide hot soup, fresh bread rolls, and warm beverages, as well as:

• help clients get in touch with shelter organizations
• distribute warming items on cold nights
• provide infromation on community resources for those experiencing homelessness

Provides suppers to members of a community throughout the county

A warm evening meal offering a relaxed atmosphere to sit and network with other members in the community

Drop in services for the homeless including:

• community meals
• housing assistance
• health care navigation
• identification
• peer counselling
• church services
• information and referral to other agencies

• A place people can go to cool off during times of extremely high temperatures or warm up during extreme cold temperaturs

Weekly street ministry community meal program * operated out of the Emergency Services Vehicle. Stops include: Dundas St. (opposite the police station), Coffee House Hamilton Rd., and King St. (adjacent to Innovation Works).

Facilitated by The Salvation Army London Citadel (Operation Mobilizing Hope program)
*supported by London community members, inter-denominational congregations, and Hillcrest Community Church.

• Daily café
• Open to the community with affordable/low prices
• Membership/ Day pass not required
• Cafe offers hot lunches, call for details
• Coffee/tea/snacks available

LAF Cafe To Go Meals to Heat 'n Eat (available at both locations)

Low-price and affordable meals and snacks: Click Here for Prices and Menu items