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Promotes the vision to end poverty in the County of Lambton by * building intentional relationships across class and race lines * identifying barriers that keep people in poverty * implementing innovative solutions * creating effective partnerships to help families * changing the goals of the system to support families and economic change
Getting Ahead Training : Facilitated adult learning experience with groups of 5 to 15 participants a few hours a week over 15 week sessions. Members will analyze the impact that poverty at the individual and community level, complete self-assessments of their resources, and develop a support team with plans to stabilize their environment and move forward.
Bridges out of Poverty Training : One day workshop. Examines the impact of poverty on families, explores social norms in the economic class system, identifies ways to improve relationships, and develops tools for individuals to address specific needs.
Getting Ahead Training : Facilitated adult learning experience with groups of 5 to 15 participants a few hours a week over 15 week sessions. Members will analyze the impact that poverty at the individual and community level, complete self-assessments of their resources, and develop a support team with plans to stabilize their environment and move forward.
Bridges out of Poverty Training : One day workshop. Examines the impact of poverty on families, explores social norms in the economic class system, identifies ways to improve relationships, and develops tools for individuals to address specific needs.
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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.
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.
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A group of CK citizens, business, government and not-for-profit representatives collaborating to find innovative solutions to poverty and building an inclusive community for all members. The poverty reduction initiatives of the round table are carried out by aligning with existing organizations and incorporating poverty reduction strategies into everyday life and work.
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Huron County Food Bank Distribution Centre sources, purchases and receives donations of foods from area producers, businesses and wholesalers and redistributes them to food bank and food-aid agencies in Huron County and Perth County (Stratford & St. Marys). Financial and product donations are welcome.
Provide incontinence products for food bank clients in Perth and Huron Counties (including Stratford and St Marys) as well as the HCFBDC Mobile Food Bank program to meet a basic need. Available monthly through mobile program and bi-weekly at the food banks.
2022/2023 Mobile Food Bank (MFB) dates - all are weather dependent:
BRUSSELS - Behind The Barn, delivery made between 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Dates - October 20, 2022, November 24, 2022, December 15, 2022, January 19, 2023, February 23, 2023, March 23, 2023, April 20, 2023, May 25, 2023, and June 22, 2023.
LUCKNOW - Walter Street Housing at 10:30 am, across from the Legion 11 am to 12 noon. Dates - October 18, 2022, November 22, 2022, December 13, 2022, January 17, 2023, February 21, 2023, March 21, 2023, April 18, 2023, May 23, 2023, and June 20, 2023.
HURON PARK - ONE STOP at the former school location, Columbia & Empress Streets, delivery made between 10:30 am and 12 noon. Dates - October 21, 2022, November 25, 2022, December 16, 2022, January 20, 2023, February 24, 2023, March 24, 2023, April 21, 2023, May 26, 2023, and June 23, 2023.
VANASTRA - at the Vanastra CR Church Parking Lot, delivery made between 10:30 am and 12 noon. Dates - October 19, 2022, November 23, 2022, December 14, 2022, January 18, 2023, February 22, 2023, March 22, 2023, April 19, 2023, May 24, 2023, and June 21, 2023.
BLYTH - at the United Church Parking Lot, delivery made between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. Dates - October 20, 2022, November 24, 2022, December 15, 2022, January 19, 2023, February 23, 2023, March 23, 2023, April 20, 2023, May 25, 2023, and June 22, 2023.
HCFBDC began a more focused approach to provide fresh wholesome foods (milk, eggs, meat, fresh fruit & vegetables) as a result of the Tracking, Assessing & Improving the Distribution of Food Aid in Rural Huron County study which was completed in 2018. In addition to the seasonal donations of fresh produce, HCFBDC sources fresh produce throughout the year. In addition to supporting our food-aid agency clients, HCFBDC operates a Mobile Food Bank service in 4 communities (Brussels, Huron Park, Lucknow and Vanastra) as these areas were also identified in the study as areas considered to be food deserts.
Provide incontinence products for food bank clients in Perth and Huron Counties (including Stratford and St Marys) as well as the HCFBDC Mobile Food Bank program to meet a basic need. Available monthly through mobile program and bi-weekly at the food banks.
2022/2023 Mobile Food Bank (MFB) dates - all are weather dependent:
BRUSSELS - Behind The Barn, delivery made between 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Dates - October 20, 2022, November 24, 2022, December 15, 2022, January 19, 2023, February 23, 2023, March 23, 2023, April 20, 2023, May 25, 2023, and June 22, 2023.
LUCKNOW - Walter Street Housing at 10:30 am, across from the Legion 11 am to 12 noon. Dates - October 18, 2022, November 22, 2022, December 13, 2022, January 17, 2023, February 21, 2023, March 21, 2023, April 18, 2023, May 23, 2023, and June 20, 2023.
HURON PARK - ONE STOP at the former school location, Columbia & Empress Streets, delivery made between 10:30 am and 12 noon. Dates - October 21, 2022, November 25, 2022, December 16, 2022, January 20, 2023, February 24, 2023, March 24, 2023, April 21, 2023, May 26, 2023, and June 23, 2023.
VANASTRA - at the Vanastra CR Church Parking Lot, delivery made between 10:30 am and 12 noon. Dates - October 19, 2022, November 23, 2022, December 14, 2022, January 18, 2023, February 22, 2023, March 22, 2023, April 19, 2023, May 24, 2023, and June 21, 2023.
BLYTH - at the United Church Parking Lot, delivery made between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm. Dates - October 20, 2022, November 24, 2022, December 15, 2022, January 19, 2023, February 23, 2023, March 23, 2023, April 20, 2023, May 25, 2023, and June 22, 2023.
HCFBDC began a more focused approach to provide fresh wholesome foods (milk, eggs, meat, fresh fruit & vegetables) as a result of the Tracking, Assessing & Improving the Distribution of Food Aid in Rural Huron County study which was completed in 2018. In addition to the seasonal donations of fresh produce, HCFBDC sources fresh produce throughout the year. In addition to supporting our food-aid agency clients, HCFBDC operates a Mobile Food Bank service in 4 communities (Brussels, Huron Park, Lucknow and Vanastra) as these areas were also identified in the study as areas considered to be food deserts.
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COVID19 Important Information: The food bank is closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but people can park and walk in to the counter where they give contact information and are served with a food hamper.
Food bank:
Food bank:
- provides nutritional food including meat, dairy, bread, fresh vegetables, and shelf-stable goods
- provides infant formula and baby food as supply permits
- donations of food items, monetary and canned goods accepted
- Hub for the Windsor-Essex County Food Bank Association; click here to see member list
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Provides assistance for at-risk community members and transitions them from poverty to productivity
- Counselling includes one-on-one life coaching, faith based influence and professional counselling
- Women's Home includes a 6 month recovery program managed by Windsor Christian Fellowship
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Collaborative community-based Housing First program * works to improve health and housing outcomes for people experiencing chronic and persistent homelessness
The Street Outreach and Informed Response Team provide the following services:
Housing Selection Workers identify private-market landlords and property groups interested in making apartments available to people experiencing homelessness
Housing Stability Workers provide intensive case management support to people that have experienced persistent homelessness who are now housed
Services and Programs:
The Street Outreach and Informed Response Team provide the following services:
- advocacy to access services
- campsite tracking and engagement
- first point of contact for people sleeping on the streets
- diversion to natural supports
- support through the housing process
- harm reduction, Naloxone distribution and syringe recovery
Housing Selection Workers identify private-market landlords and property groups interested in making apartments available to people experiencing homelessness
Housing Stability Workers provide intensive case management support to people that have experienced persistent homelessness who are now housed
Services and Programs:
- London Cares Resting Place
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Community collaborator and facilitator of food related projects that promote community gardening sustainability and self-sufficiency * advice and assistance regarding the issue of food security * arranges programs including community gardens, meal planning, and healthy eating advice
Services and Programs:
Services and Programs:
- Grow, Cook, Learn
- Westview Community Garden
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Distributes a monthly meal calendar listing meals and food banks available in the London area
View and print the current month's calendar by visiting the Information London website
Service providers interested in joining the monthly email distribution list to receive the calendar or can email:
CommunityMeals@mlhu.on.ca
Questions about a specific community meal or food bank should be directed to the organization providing the food
View and print the current month's calendar by visiting the Information London website
Service providers interested in joining the monthly email distribution list to receive the calendar or can email:
CommunityMeals@mlhu.on.ca
Questions about a specific community meal or food bank should be directed to the organization providing the food
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Team of community volunteers and agency representatives working to reduce poverty * workshops educate community members and organizations on the factors that contribute to and sustain poverty, as well as the barriers that low-income individuals experience when trying to move beyond poverty
Circles - Program offering a community of support to build intentional, friendship-based relationships between people in generational poverty and middle class volunteers * goal is to gain a better understanding of both the valuable resources and systemic barriers that exist in our community so that people experiencing poverty can have the best possible chance to create life changes resulting in permanent self-sufficiency * Circle members also advocate for change with regard to the systemic barriers that sustain poverty in our community
Getting Ahead - Program for people experiencing poverty * involves work done in a safe learning environment, supported by experienced facilitator and co-facilitator * enables participants (investigators) to examine their own experience of poverty, as well as explore issues in the community that impact poverty (banking, housing, jobs, transportation), providing critical information the community can use to take action to end poverty * guides investigators through an assessment of their own resources, and how to build those resources as part of their move toward self-sufficiency * puts the concepts, tools, and relationships in the hands of people in poverty to make a difference in their own lives and in the life of their community
Circles - Program offering a community of support to build intentional, friendship-based relationships between people in generational poverty and middle class volunteers * goal is to gain a better understanding of both the valuable resources and systemic barriers that exist in our community so that people experiencing poverty can have the best possible chance to create life changes resulting in permanent self-sufficiency * Circle members also advocate for change with regard to the systemic barriers that sustain poverty in our community
Getting Ahead - Program for people experiencing poverty * involves work done in a safe learning environment, supported by experienced facilitator and co-facilitator * enables participants (investigators) to examine their own experience of poverty, as well as explore issues in the community that impact poverty (banking, housing, jobs, transportation), providing critical information the community can use to take action to end poverty * guides investigators through an assessment of their own resources, and how to build those resources as part of their move toward self-sufficiency * puts the concepts, tools, and relationships in the hands of people in poverty to make a difference in their own lives and in the life of their community
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Multi-disciplinary health and social service organization with five branches providing housing support and alleviation of poverty through emergency shelter for men, family emergency shelter, addiction recovery treatment, community mental health programs, and household needs through our community voucher program
Community Mental Health Programs - Provides support to individuals, and their family members, who are experiencing symptoms of mental illness or addiction, and who may also be experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless
Men's Mission - 146-bed emergency and domiciliary shelter providing accommodation, rehabilitation, crisis counselling and food
Mission Store - Distributes clothing free of charge through the Emergency Voucher Program * sells gently used items in ten departments * sales tax not charged
Quintin Warner House - Men's live-in addiction treatment centre and after-care services
Rotholme Family Shelter - 24-hour emergency shelter for homeless parents and their children. Rotholme can accommodate up to 20 families or 64 unique individuals.
Community Mental Health Programs - Provides support to individuals, and their family members, who are experiencing symptoms of mental illness or addiction, and who may also be experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless
Men's Mission - 146-bed emergency and domiciliary shelter providing accommodation, rehabilitation, crisis counselling and food
Mission Store - Distributes clothing free of charge through the Emergency Voucher Program * sells gently used items in ten departments * sales tax not charged
Quintin Warner House - Men's live-in addiction treatment centre and after-care services
Rotholme Family Shelter - 24-hour emergency shelter for homeless parents and their children. Rotholme can accommodate up to 20 families or 64 unique individuals.
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Group of community volunteers and representatives working to reduce poverty by uniting the strengths and passions of people living in St Thomas and Elgin County
Circles - Weekly meetings offering a community of support to build supportive, intentional relationships between people in generational poverty and middle class volunteers * goal is to unite strengths in our community to create life changes for those living in poverty to permanent self-sufficiency and to advocate for changes in the system barriers that keep poverty in place
Getting Ahead - Program for people in poverty * goal is to examine the impact that poverty has on people, families and their communities * structured for adults to reflect on and examine their lives, investigate new information that resonates with them, plan for their future, create ideas for building a prosperous community, and choose a team to help them on their path
Circles - Weekly meetings offering a community of support to build supportive, intentional relationships between people in generational poverty and middle class volunteers * goal is to unite strengths in our community to create life changes for those living in poverty to permanent self-sufficiency and to advocate for changes in the system barriers that keep poverty in place
Getting Ahead - Program for people in poverty * goal is to examine the impact that poverty has on people, families and their communities * structured for adults to reflect on and examine their lives, investigate new information that resonates with them, plan for their future, create ideas for building a prosperous community, and choose a team to help them on their path
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- Uses Ontario's surplus of produce to reduce global hunger
- Makes dehydrated soup and fruit mixed for international distribution
- Makes good of produce, reducing waste
- Funds can be donated
- request to receive updates can be accommodated
- Presentations available for Community Agencies
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Nutrition Workshops and Community Gardening
The ACCESS Nutrition Workshops
The ACCESS Nutrition Workshops
- introduces participants to simple, healthy and economical recipes to develop new skills; to handle and store food safely; and to expand nutritional knowledge.
- provides the food, the recipe and the instruction
- Participants leave with a healthy meal for their families, healthy substitutions ideas, knowledge about health and safety in the kitchen; and new social networks
- helps reduce food insecurity and promotes better nutrition and health
- promotes exercise, neighbourhood beautification, social interaction, contact with nature, better nutrition and health, stress reduction, stronger communities, increased green space, cultural and youth opportunities.
- an ideal place for families, agencies and schools to work alongside one another, taste new foods and learn food safety
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COVID19 All staff and volunteers now required to be fully vaccinated including a booster shot, in order to work directly with the public. Those accessing services are not required to show proof of vaccination. COVID19 Community Meals - Monday from 5pm - 6pm; Wednesday 'Seniors' Lunch from 11:30 - 12:30; Friday Market Cafe from 11am - 1pm The in-person, low-cost Access Market has returned to Fridays from 11am - 1pm. The Friday Market Café resumed on Fri, Jun 1, 2022. COVID19 Peer Advocacy office - if you or someone you know is in need of support services for income, access to healthy food, addictions, mental health, domestic violence, housing, tax filing, or just need someone with whom to talk - remote consults available with Community Connector Matthew by appointment. Contact by EMAIL or Ext 1005. Programs and services: Community Health Clinic Fri from 1 pm-4 pm community paramedics, addictions councilors, peer support available. Compost Club - Wed 9 am- 1 pm, learn about composting and food skills regarding food waste Contact: Lucas Tingle 519-3663 Ext 1002, EMAIL Seniors Green Team - Wed 9:30 am-11 am, start your morning by getting your hands dirty in the greenhouse Contact: Lucas Tingle 519-3663 Ext 1002, EMAIL 13 Grandmother Moons - Held on the fifth day after the new moon each month, we will learn about Indigenous ways together and make some handcrafts. Facilitated by Contact: Matthew Maynard 519-508-3663 Ext 1005, EMAIL Seed, Feed, and Lead - Fri 4 pm-7 pm, a fun hands-on program for youth 9 - 13 yrs to learn how to cook nutritious meals. Participants bring home a batch of what they've made to share with their families. Contact: Ben Ingoldsby 519-508-3663 Ext 1003, EMAIL Loving Spoonfuls - Tue 10 am-1 pm, new and expecting parents learn family-friendly recipes and cooking tips along with access to a family health nurse for any parenting questions. Kid friendly environment with activities by Stratford EarlyOn Centre Contact: Ben Ingoldsby 519-508-3663 Ext 1003, EMAIL Welcome Kitchen - Thu 3 pm-5 pm. Program is focused on cooking and eating a communal meal, get together for a small group of individuals being introduced to The Local for the first time. Contact: Erin Innis 519-508-3663 Ext 1001, EMAIL Kids can create their own pizzas cooked in the Stratford Chefs School wood-fired oven in the back garden at The Local. Families of all configurations welcome. Wed 5 pm-7 pm during the summer months. No registration required - just drop in. Contact Ben Ingoldsby EMAIL or call 519-508-3663 Ext 1003 for more information. A community kitchen to prepare community meals and to teach others how to prepare wholesome meals at home. Also provides The Storehouse that accepts large-scale donations from industry and agricultural sector to distribute to not-for-profit agencies, food banks and school nutrition programs throughout Perth County. Have a low-cost produce market, community meal program plus many other community programming around food and advocacy. For current programming schedule see the website HERE Urban Farming at Dufferin Park - Mon and Tue, 5 pm-7 pm. Program looks at urban farming techniques and participants work in teams. Teams share final produce items from the program. Contact: Lucas Tingle 519-508-3663 Ext 1002, EMAIL |
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Services that are offered through Operation Sharing:
Chaplaincy: crisis counseling, home and hospital visits, advocacy, bible study, and spiritual support * secular and non-secular services offered
Christmas Place Store: Invitational opportunity to shop at minimal cost for families
Coats for Kids / Adults: Donations of new and good condition used coats, boots, hats, and mitts for children and adults accepted year round * special winter outfitting events coordinated by Operation Sharing Woodstock
The Cynthia Anne Centre for Addictions: Individual counselling and group classes
Extended Family Project: Comprised of an individual or family working to get out of poverty and a team of 2 to 3 volunteers * teams focus on interpersonal relationships and moving toward the realization of worthwhile goals * participants are encouraged and supported by volunteers * interactive training and ongoing support.
Food for Friends: Families and individuals in need of emergency food assistance receive a specially designed food card in pre-determined denominations as an alternative or supplement to the food bank * individuals can use these cards to do their grocery shopping at any of the participating grocery stores in Woodstock and Ingersoll
Jackson's Fund: Program to help cover vet bills for people on fixed or low incomes.
The Inn Oxford's Homeless Shelter: Provides shelter for homeless males and females 16 years and older
The Meeting Place Drop-In Centre: Goal of The Meeting Place is to create a safe environment of trust * individuals can drop by for a cup of coffee, snacks, games, a light lunch and talk with staff and build a relationship with members to determine assistance requirements and referrals to community resources * food cards and other services also available through The Meeting Place * Program available in Ingersoll & Woodstock locations
Chaplaincy: crisis counseling, home and hospital visits, advocacy, bible study, and spiritual support * secular and non-secular services offered
Christmas Place Store: Invitational opportunity to shop at minimal cost for families
Coats for Kids / Adults: Donations of new and good condition used coats, boots, hats, and mitts for children and adults accepted year round * special winter outfitting events coordinated by Operation Sharing Woodstock
The Cynthia Anne Centre for Addictions: Individual counselling and group classes
Extended Family Project: Comprised of an individual or family working to get out of poverty and a team of 2 to 3 volunteers * teams focus on interpersonal relationships and moving toward the realization of worthwhile goals * participants are encouraged and supported by volunteers * interactive training and ongoing support.
Food for Friends: Families and individuals in need of emergency food assistance receive a specially designed food card in pre-determined denominations as an alternative or supplement to the food bank * individuals can use these cards to do their grocery shopping at any of the participating grocery stores in Woodstock and Ingersoll
Jackson's Fund: Program to help cover vet bills for people on fixed or low incomes.
The Inn Oxford's Homeless Shelter: Provides shelter for homeless males and females 16 years and older
The Meeting Place Drop-In Centre: Goal of The Meeting Place is to create a safe environment of trust * individuals can drop by for a cup of coffee, snacks, games, a light lunch and talk with staff and build a relationship with members to determine assistance requirements and referrals to community resources * food cards and other services also available through The Meeting Place * Program available in Ingersoll & Woodstock locations
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Circles helps people living with low-income to take charge of their life by giving them the right tools and support needed to move up and out of poverty successfully. This can be done through individualized support, the dedication of staff and volunteers, and resources provided by community partners to create an environment that educates empowers and equips Leaders for success. At each meeting, all Circles members enjoy a meal together, connect, share and learn from one another. Members form long-lasting, real relationships built on mutual respect, and the goal of growing social skills, tools and understanding.
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Services that are offered through Operation Sharing:
Chaplaincy: crisis counseling, home and hospital visits, advocacy, bible study, and spiritual support * secular and non-secular services offered
Christmas Place Store: Invitational opportunity to shop at minimal cost for families
Coats for Kids / Adults: Donations of new and good condition used coats, boots, hats, and mitts for children and adults accepted year round * special winter outfitting events coordinated by Operation Sharing Woodstock
The Cynthia Anne Centre for Addictions: Individual counselling and group classes
Extended Family Project: Comprised of an individual or family working to get out of poverty and a team of 2 to 3 volunteers * teams focus on interpersonal relationships and moving toward the realization of worthwhile goals * participants are encouraged and supported by volunteers * interactive training and ongoing support.
Food for Friends: Families and individuals in need of emergency food assistance receive a specially designed food card in pre-determined denominations as an alternative or supplement to the food bank * individuals can use these cards to do their grocery shopping at any of the participating grocery stores in Woodstock and Ingersoll
Jackson's Fund: Program to help cover vet bills for people on fixed or low incomes.
The Inn Oxford's Homeless Shelter: Provides shelter for homeless males and females 16 years and older
The Meeting Place Drop-In Centre: Goal of The Meeting Place is to create a safe environment of trust * individuals can drop by for a cup of coffee, snacks, games, a light lunch and talk with staff and build a relationship with members to determine assistance requirements and referrals to community resources * food cards and other services also available through The Meeting Place * Program available in Ingersoll & Woodstock locations
Chaplaincy: crisis counseling, home and hospital visits, advocacy, bible study, and spiritual support * secular and non-secular services offered
Christmas Place Store: Invitational opportunity to shop at minimal cost for families
Coats for Kids / Adults: Donations of new and good condition used coats, boots, hats, and mitts for children and adults accepted year round * special winter outfitting events coordinated by Operation Sharing Woodstock
The Cynthia Anne Centre for Addictions: Individual counselling and group classes
Extended Family Project: Comprised of an individual or family working to get out of poverty and a team of 2 to 3 volunteers * teams focus on interpersonal relationships and moving toward the realization of worthwhile goals * participants are encouraged and supported by volunteers * interactive training and ongoing support.
Food for Friends: Families and individuals in need of emergency food assistance receive a specially designed food card in pre-determined denominations as an alternative or supplement to the food bank * individuals can use these cards to do their grocery shopping at any of the participating grocery stores in Woodstock and Ingersoll
Jackson's Fund: Program to help cover vet bills for people on fixed or low incomes.
The Inn Oxford's Homeless Shelter: Provides shelter for homeless males and females 16 years and older
The Meeting Place Drop-In Centre: Goal of The Meeting Place is to create a safe environment of trust * individuals can drop by for a cup of coffee, snacks, games, a light lunch and talk with staff and build a relationship with members to determine assistance requirements and referrals to community resources * food cards and other services also available through The Meeting Place * Program available in Ingersoll & Woodstock locations
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It Takes A Village is a community resource centre, supporting people in the application of social justice principles. We have a moneyless second hand store, a self attesting food pantry and help community members navigating paths with addiction, mental illness, hunger and food insecurity and other struggles, to access supportive resources in the community. We assist people to access technologies to enable attendance at Zoom court appearances and other appointments. . Organization has a volunteer team of approximately 30 people. Do not do reference or back ground checks for volunteers, as we hope to give people a safe and supportive environment in which to reintegrate and re establish a current work/volunteering history. Moneyless thrift store is a conduit for what the community wants to give to their people. All items are donated and we are grateful for good, clean gently used items that people would use everyday. In season clothing ( no rips, stains or broken zippers), basic housewares (pots, plates, bowls, can openers), linens(blankets, sheets, towels, kitchen linens and curtains), children's toys/books/DVDs. Please DO NOT drop items off when we are NOT OPEN! It is so important that the community help us to keep our location looking as tidy as the other storefronts! |
Community Access Market - runs from Jun to Oct, located in Livingstone Park in Listowel.
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Mobile food truck providing fresh food outreach and support to individuals and families.
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Online resource that lists free and low-cost places to get, grow, learn about, and eat food in Brantford and the County of Brant. Lists upcoming events and community projects to connect with others who are involved in the Brant County food system.
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Food is acquired from neighbours (residents and the food industry) for neighbours (residents needing food assistance). Food donations (both perishable and non-perishable) are shared with community agencies and hamper programs.
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Nutrition for Learning supports and feeds Waterloo Region children and youth in over 174 schools
School | Address | City/Town |
St. Brigid Catholic School | 50 Broom St | Ayr |
Baden Public School | 155 Livingston Blvd | Baden |
Carizon | 3601 Sandhills Road | Baden |
Waterloo Oxford District Secondary School | 1206 Snyder's Road West | Baden |
Breslau Public School | 58 Joseph Street | Breslau |
St. Boniface Catholic School | 225 Starlight Ave. | Breslau |
Alternative Program (Z by the Y) | 60 McDonald Avenue | Cambridge |
Avenue Road Public School | 40 Gail Street | Cambridge |
Blair Road Public School | 85 Sunset Boulevard | Cambridge |
Blue Heron Public School | 749 Grand Valley drive | Cambridge |
Centennial Public School (Cambridge) | 100 Weaver Street | Cambridge |
Central Public School | 175 Main Street | Cambridge |
Chalmers Street Public School | 35 Chalmers Street | Cambridge |
Choices for Youth (Cambridge) | 60 McDonald Avenue | Cambridge |
Christ the King Catholic School | 70 Acorn Way | Cambridge |
Clemens Mill Public School | 335 Saginaw Pkwy | Cambridge |
Coronation Public School | 757 Concession Road | Cambridge |
Elgin Street Public School | 685 Elgin Street North | Cambridge |
Galt Collegiate Institute | 200 Water Street North | Cambridge |
Glenview Park Secondary School | 55 McKay Street | Cambridge |
Grand View Public School | 1144 Hamilton Street | Cambridge |
Hatts Off Alternative Program | 20 Haddington Street | Cambridge |
Hespeler Public School | 300 Winston Boulevard | Cambridge |
Highland Public School | 125 Salisbury Avenue | Cambridge |
Hillcrest Public School | 31 Renwick Avenue | Cambridge |
Holy Spirit Catholic School | 15 Gatehouse Dr | Cambridge |
Jacob Hespeler Secondary School | 355 Holiday Inn Drive | Cambridge |
Manchester Public School | 455 Dundas Street | Cambridge |
Moffat Creek Public School | 710 Myers Road | Cambridge |
Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School | 185 Myers Road | Cambridge |
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School | 55 Hammet Street | Cambridge |
Parkway Public School | 436 Preston Parkway | Cambridge |
Preston High School | 550 Rose Street | Cambridge |
Silverheights Public School | 390 Scott Rd, | Cambridge |
Southwood Secondary School | 30 Southwood Drive | Cambridge |
St. Andrew's Public School | 65 Victoria Street | Cambridge |
St. Anne Catholic School (Cambridge) | 127 Elgin St. North | Cambridge |
St. Augustine CES | 177 Bismark Dirve | Cambridge |
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School | 50 Saginaw Parkway | Cambridge |
St. Don Bosco (Cambridge) | 1425 Bisop Street North | Cambridge |
St. Elizabeth Catholic School | 50 Adler Street | Cambridge |
St. Gabriel Catholic School | 15 Baldwin Avenue | Cambridge |
St. Gregory Catholic School | 34 Osborne Street | Cambridge |
St. Joseph Catholic School | 980 Westminster Drive South | Cambridge |
St. Margaret of Scotland | 210 Cowan Blvd | Cambridge |
St. Michael Catholic School | 1150 Concession Road | Cambridge |
St. Peter Catholic School | 92 Avenue Road | Cambridge |
St. Teresa of Calcutta (Cambridge) | 20 Saginaw Pkwy | Cambridge |
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School | 30 Faial Rd | Cambridge |
Stewart Avenue Public School | 145 Stewart Avenue | Cambridge |
Tait Street Public School | 184 Tait Street | Cambridge |
U-Turn Alternative Program (Cambridge)-CAMBRIDGE HUB | 60 McDonald Avenue | Cambridge |
William G. Davis Public School | 530 Langs Drive | Cambridge |
Woodland Park Public School | 555 Ellis Road | Cambridge |
Elmira District Secondary School | 4 University Avenue | Elmira |
Floradale Public School | 35 Florapine Road | Elmira |
John Mahood Public School | 5 First Street W | Elmira |
Park Manor Public School | 18 Mockingbird Drive | Elmira |
St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School (Elmira) | 69 First Street West | Elmira |
Alpine Public School | 75 Lucerne Drive | Kitchener |
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School | 367 The Country Way | Kitchener |
Bridgeport Public School | 59 Bridge Street West | Kitchener |
Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute | 301 Charles Street | Kitchener |
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School | 50 Confederation Dr | Kitchener |
Chicopee Hills Public School | 300 Chicopee Hills Dr | Kitchener |
Country Hills Public School | 195 Country Hills Drive | Kitchener |
Courtland Senior Public School | 107 Courtland Avenue East | Kitchener |
Crestview Public School | 153 Montcalm Drive | Kitchener |
Doon Public School | 1401 Doon Village Road | Kitchener |
Driftwood Park Public School | 50 Parkland Crescent | Kitchener |
Eastwood Collegiate Institute | 760 Weber Street East | Kitchener |
Ecole David-Saint-Jacques | 80 Burlington Drive | Kitchener |
Forest Heights Collegiate Institute | 255 Fischer Hallman Road | Kitchener |
Forest Hill Public School | 255 Westmount Road North | Kitchener |
Franklin Public School | 371 Franklin Street North | Kitchener |
Glencairn Public School | 664 Erinbrook Drive | Kitchener |
Grand River Collegiate Institute | 175 Indian Road | Kitchener |
Groh Public School | 225 Thomas Slee Drive | Kitchener |
Hillside Public School | 11 Chopin Drive | Kitchener |
Howard Robertson Public School | 130 Morgan Avenue | Kitchener |
Huron Heights Secondary School | 1825 Strasburg Road | Kitchener |
JF Carmichael Public School | 80 Patricia Avenue | Kitchener |
JW Gerth Public School | 171 Apple Ridge Drive | Kitchener |
Jean Steckle Public School | 130 Woodbine Ave | Kitchener |
John Sweeny Catholic School | 185 Activa Ave | Kitchener |
King Edward Public School | 709 King Street West | Kitchener |
Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate Institute (KCI) | 787 King Street West | Kitchener |
Laurentian Public School | 777 Westmount Road East | Kitchener |
Margaret Avenue Public School | 325 Louisa Street | Kitchener |
Meadowlane Public School | 236 Forestwood Drive | Kitchener |
Monsignor R.M. Haller Catholic School | 118 Shea Crescent | Kitchener |
Oak Creek Public School | 80 Tartan Avenue | Kitchener |
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School | 70 Gracefield Crescent | Kitchener |
Pioneer Park Public School | 55 Upper Canada Drive | Kitchener |
Prueter Public School | 40 Prueter Avenue | Kitchener |
Queen Elizabeth Public School | 191 Hoffman Street | Kitchener |
Queensmount Public School | 21 Westmount Road West | Kitchener |
Resurrection Catholic Secondary School | 455 University Avenue West | Kitchener |
Rockway Public School | 70 Vanier Drive | Kitchener |
Sheppard Public School | 278 Weber Street East | Kitchener |
Smithson Public School | 150 Belleview Avenue | Kitchener |
Southridge Public School | 1425 Queen's Boulevard | Kitchener |
St. Aloysius Catholic School | 504 Connaught Street | Kitchener |
St. Anne Catholic School (Kitchener) | 250 East Avenue | Kitchener |
St. Bernadette Catholic School | 245 Lorne Avenue | Kitchener |
St. Daniel Catholic School | 39 Midland Drive | Kitchener |
St. Dominic Savio Catholic School | 3 Westforest Trail | Kitchener |
St. Don Bosco (Kitchener) | 77 Young Street | Kitchener |
St. Don Bosco (School Within A College) | 299 Doon Valley Drive | Kitchener |
St. John's Catholic School | 99 Strange Street | Kitchener |
St. Mark Catholic School | 240 Autumn Hill Crescent | Kitchener |
St. Mary's Secondary School | 1500 Block Line Road | Kitchener |
St. Paul Catholic School | 45 Birchcliffe Avenue | Kitchener |
St. Teresa Catholic School (Kitchener) | 270 Edwin Street | Kitchener |
St. Timothy Catholic School | 15 Bechtel Drive | Kitchener |
Stanley Park Public School | 191 Hickson Dr | Kitchener |
Suddaby Public School | 171 Frederick Street | Kitchener |
Sunnyside Public School | 1042 Weber Street East | Kitchener |
Trillium Public School | 79 Laurentian Drive | Kitchener |
W.T. Townshend Public School | 245 Activa Avenue | Kitchener |
Westheights Public School | 429 Westheights Drive | Kitchener |
Westmount Public School | 329 Glasgow Street | Kitchener |
Wilson Avenue Public School | 221 Wilson Avenue | Kitchener |
Young Adult Alternative Program | 850 King Street W. | Kitchener |
Linwood Public School | 50 Pine Street | Linwood |
Holy Family Catholic School | 313 Huron Street | New Hamburg |
St. Clements Catholic School | 3639 Lobsigner Line | St. Clements |
Abraham Erb Public School | 710 Laurelwood Drive | Waterloo |
Bluevale Collegiate Institute | 80 Bluevale Street North | Waterloo |
Bridges North Alternative Program | 300 Hazel Street | Waterloo |
Cedarbrae Public School | 230 Cedarbrae Avenue | Waterloo |
Centennial Public School (Waterloo) | 141 Amos Ave. | Waterloo |
Choices for Youth (Waterloo) | 151 Weber Street South | Waterloo |
Ecole L'Harmonie | 158 Bridgeport East | Waterloo |
Edna Staebler Public School | 450 Bernay Drive | Waterloo |
Elizabeth Ziegler Public School | 90 Moore Avenue South | Waterloo |
Empire Public School | 83 Empire Street | Waterloo |
Holy Rosary Catholic School | 485 Thorndale Drive | Waterloo |
Keatsway Public School | 323 Keats Way | Waterloo |
Laurel Heights Secondary School | 650 Laurelwood Drive | Waterloo |
Lexington Public School | 341 Forestlawn Road | Waterloo |
Lincoln Heights Public School | 270 Quickfall Drive | Waterloo |
Lutherwood | 285 Benjamin Road | Waterloo |
Lutherwood 12 and Under Program | 285 Benjamin Road | Waterloo |
MacGregor Public School | 32 Central Street | Waterloo |
Mary Johnston Public School | 475 Brynhurst Boulevard | Waterloo |
N A MacEachern Public School | 580 Rolling Hills Dr. | Waterloo |
New Dawn Alternative Program-ROSEMOUNT | 151 Weber St S | Waterloo |
Northlake Woods | 500 Northlake Dr. | Waterloo |
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School | 55 Roslin Avenue | Waterloo |
Pine Grove 1- ROSEMOUNT HUB | 151 Weber Street South | Waterloo |
Pine Grove 2-ROSEMOUNT HUB | 151 Weber Street South | Waterloo |
Pine Grove 3- ROSEMOUNT HUB | 151 Weber Street South | Waterloo |
Sandowne Public School | 265 Sandowne Drive | Waterloo |
Sir Edgar Bauer Catholic School | 660 Glen Forrest Blvd. | Waterloo |
St. Agnes Catholic School | 254 Neilson Avenue | Waterloo |
St. David Catholic Secondary School | 4 High Street | Waterloo |
St. Luke Catholic School | 550 Chesapeak Drive | Waterloo |
St. Nicholas CES | 525 Laurelwood Drive | Waterloo |
Temenos-ROSEMOUNT HUB | 151 Weber Street South | Waterloo |
U-Turn Alternative Program (Waterloo) | 151 Weber Street South | Waterloo |
U-Turn Connect Waterloo | 151 Weber Street South | Waterloo |
U-Turn Re-Engagement | 151 Weber Street South | Waterloo |
Vista Hills Public School | 314 Sweet Gale Street | Waterloo |
Waterloo Collegiate Institute (WCI) | 300 Hazel Street | Waterloo |
Westvale Public School | 265 Westvale Drive | Waterloo |
Winston Churchill Public School | 100 Milford Avenue | Waterloo |
Wellesley Public School | 1059 Queens Bush Road | Wellesley |
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Short Description
Provides packages of healthy food for kids aged 4-14 years with limited or no access to food each weekend
- packages of healthy food are prepared by volunteers and delivered to schools weekly to ensure children have nourishment over the weekend
- food package is placed in student's backpack to shield from any stigma associated with receiving food assistance
- each child in the home receives their own food package
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Short Description
The Salvation Army Community and Family Services assists individuals and families in need
- Emergency Assistance: Food - by appointment
- Christmas Toy and Hamper Program
- Fresh Air Camp for youth
- Backpacks for Kids
- Fall and Winter Coats
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