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A chapter member of Youth for Christ Canada, an international, non-denominational Christian ministry. The centre provides faith-centered programs for children and teens.

• Baby Boutique - provides essential items for babies and provides essential items for babies and pregnancy at no cost. Items include: Baby Clothing (newborn-2T), diapers, wipes, maternity clothing, blankets and swaddles *Furniture and other large equipment is available upon request
• Young Mom Support Group Support - group for pregnant and parenting moms up to age 25 focusing on life skills, mentoring workshops, resources and parenting support. Child minding via children's programs available during meetings
• Prenatal Classes - An 8 week program for young moms up to age 25 and their support person to learn about the pregnancy experience, starting from conception to newborn care. Some material that will be covered in this program includes: stages of pregnancy/ labour, parenting, physical and mental health, hazards during pregnancy, feeding, and after care.
• The Deck Drop-in Youth Centre - a youth centre for teens providing peer mentorship by adult volunteers.
• Children's Programs - space for babies and children to learn and explore while their moms are participating in the program.
• Girl's Only (GO) - Social and skill-building support group for girls involving activities and group discussions.
• Summer Camp - children's summer camp programs

Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living

• immunization and screening for communicable diseases
  
• health education programs
  
• family and child health
  
• dental health
  
• sexual health
  
• injury prevention
  
• environmental health
  
• physical activity
  
• public health standards enforcement

Provides diapers, pull-ups, wipes, formula, baby food, cereals, and feminine hygiene products

Provides emergency food assistance, by appointment only

• non-perishable food items
• diapers and baby food/formula available
• contact through email at tsaoakvillecfs@gmail.com or call for assistance

Food Bank

• If you are in need of food assistance please come to the Food Bank during operating hours
• no appointment needed
• can assist with baby food, formula and diapers
• program participants are eligible to receive a food order once each calendar month
• currently provides food to approximately 700 Oakville families

Donations

• non-perishable food can be dropped off at all Oakville Fire Stations and most Oakville Grocery stores, in their collection bins
• bulk of non-perishable food comes from food drives held at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas
• for a list of currently needed items, see here
• financial donations are vital and needed to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, eggs, cheese, milk, and a variety of other items
• tax receipts are issued on site
• please call to make sure someone is there to receive your donation

This listing summarizes the day-by-day open hours for all food and meal programs in Burlington

• food banks usually have a wide selection and stock of items, food cupboards/pantries may have a smaller number and selection
• some may require proof of residency or income, see each listing for details
• all community meals are free, open to everyone and drop-in, unless otherwise specified

CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM, AS HOURS MAY CHANGE, OR BE SUBJECT TO VOLUNTEER SCHEDULES

Monday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722
• 1 pm-4 pm by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556

Tuesday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 10 am-6 pm by appointment only Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
• 9:45 am-11 am Food for Life Neighbourhood Food Program at St Luke's Anglican Church, 1371 Elgin St, 905-634-1826
• 2 pm-6 pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick, Our Community Cares - Food Pantry, 702 Surrey Lane
• 2 pm-6 pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Warwick, Our Community Cares - Infant Food Bank, 702 Surrey Lane
• 2 pm-6 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Burloak, Our Community Cares - Food Pantry, 356 Burloak Dr
• 2 pm-6 pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Burlington ROCK Hub - Burloak, Our Community Cares - Infant Food Bank, 356 Burloak Dr
• 3:30 pm-6 pm Open Doors Community Market at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
• 6 pm Open Doors Community Dinner at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809

Wednesday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-12 noon by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556
• 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 10 am-4 pm by appointment only Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
• 11:30 am, 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of the month (Oct-May) St Luke's Anglican Church Community Lunch, Parish Hall 1382 Ontario St
• 4 pm-7 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722

Thursday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-12 noon and 1 pm-4 pm by appointment only Salvation Army Burlington, Food Bank, 5040 Mainway, 289-230-2556
• 9 am-9 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 10 am-6 pm by appointment only Food for Life Mountainside Market, 2258 Mountainside Drive, 905-635-1106
• 11:45 am-1:15 pm Next Door Social Space Lunch, 650 Plains Rd E
• 12 noon Open Doors Seniors Lunch at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809
• 5 pm-7 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273

Friday:

• 9 am-12:30 pm Burlington Food Bank, 1254 Plains Rd E, 905-637-2273
• 9 am-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 9:30 am-10:30 am Food for Life Neighbourhood Food Program at Grace United Church, 2111 Walkers Line, 905-335-0090
• 12 noon-2 pm Friday Hub & Lunch, Wellington Square United Church, 2121 Caroline St, 905-634-1849
• 12 noon-3:30 pm Compassion Society Emergency Food Cupboard, 1881 Fairview St, 905-592-3722

Saturday:

• 9 am-10:30 am, 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, Compass Point Bible Church, Food Market, 1500 Kerns Rd, 905-336-0500
• 9 am-11 am Next Door Social Space Toonie Breakfast, 650 Plains Rd E
• 9 am-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E
• 9:30 am-12 noon Open Doors Community Market at St Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, 905-634-1809

Sunday:

• 12 noon-5 pm Community Fridge, Burlington Public Library Aldershot Branch, 550 Plains Rd E

FOOD VOUCHERS may be available from:

• Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, see listing for phone numbers

FRESH FOOD BOX FOR HALTON PROGRAM
This is not an emergency food program, but allows pre-ordering of fresh fruits and vegetables at below-retail cost, available in different sized boxes

• for details, see full listing here

Food bank for local area residents
* can assist clients with diapers, baby formula/food if needed
* call to register

Oak Park
* 2200 Sawgrass Drive
* for people living in postal code areas of L6H & L6M

Churchill
* 215 North Service Rd E
* for immediate neighbours only

Offers free, confidential emergency service for women distressed by pregnancy.
Services include:

• counselling and referrals
• assistance in finding accommodation
• free diapers and formula (when donations allow)
• free maternity and baby clothes (newborn to 2 years)
• free pregnancy testing

Text chat is available through the website.

Provides diapers, pull-ups, wipes, formula, baby food, cereals, and feminine hygiene products

Services are free and confidential. They include:

• Medical Grade Pregnancy Tests
• Pregnancy Options Support
• Point-of-care Ultrasound
• STI Testing & Treatment
• Pregnancy + Beyond Support
• Post Abortion Support
• Abortion Support
• Resources & Referrals
• Male Mentoring
• Community Referrals
• Sexual Health and Relationship Education (S.H.A.R.E) for teens, students & teachers
• Baby Boutique - Free Maternity and Baby Clothes (NB - 2T)

A monthly support program that provides infant formula and baby food for low income families with infants under the age of 12 months.

Provides emergency supply of infant formula, baby food, and diapers to families with children aged 0-3 years. Assistance provided up to once every 2 months.

Emergency services and grocery support for youth in the Hamilton community. Provides food, clothing, hospital care packages, baby products and hygiene items. Also offers nutrition and budgeting programs as well as referrals to Living Rock's Wellness Works Coordinator.

Food bank for local area residents
* can assist clients with diapers, baby formula/food if needed
* call to register

Oak Park
* 2200 Sawgrass Drive
* for people living in postal code areas of L6H & L6M

Churchill
* 215 North Service Rd E
* for immediate neighbours only

Community Resources Listings - general sources for community information

Information, referral and advocacy - help find the right government and community service in South/Central Etobicoke and throughout GTA

Form Filling - access to and support with completing government forms and applications

Legal Advice - summary legal advice and information available on a variety of matters and issues. By appointment only

True Copy/Affidavit - provision of true copy certification and affidavit swearing with a Commissioner of Oath.

Income Tax Clinic (Year Round) - free preperation and filing of income tax returns for low income individuals and families * criteria apply

Settlement Services for Newcomers to Canada - information, referral and orientation services for permanent residents, convention refugees and live-in caregivers

Family support programs * caregiver and child drop-in * clothing program * lending library * parent and caregiver workshops * informal counselling * information and referral * gym program * children's activities include nutritional snacks, early learning activities, story and circle time, arts and crafts * special events * community consultation

Child and family resource centre, including parent/caregiver and child drop-in, parent/caregiver workshops, and early learning activities for children and families

• nutrition programs
• toy/resource library
• daily activities for children
• community information and referral

The program designed to help children and families from the pre-natal stage to six years of age * offers preparation for parenting and pre-natal and post-natal care * assist all Indigenous families in providing an environment for the healthy development of children through home visits, service coordination, and referrals

Counselling, housing, health, parenting and child development supports, including in-person drop-in and virtual services; visit website for programs calendar

• virtual prenatal group Mondays 4 pm-5 pm
• feeding support group Virtual Boobs, Bellies and Bitchin Wednesdays 3 pm-4 pm

Counselling/case management
Personal counselling, information, advocacy, and referrals to other services about sexuality, birth control, abortion, adoption, and parenting

Health Services

• free pregnancy tests, specialized prenatal classes, individual health counselling and nutrition group
• on site nurse, doctor visits once per week
• help to find a health care provider

Housing Support

• help to search rental listing, contact landlords to arrange site viewings and interviews, and accompaniment to view units
• help to fill out applications for subsidized and specialized priority housing

Practical Help

• help with practical life details
• free lunches and public transit trip to and from Jessie's Centre
• accompaniment to appointments
• help filling out applications and forms

Swap Shop
Free items such as baby clothes and equipment, maternity clothes, toys and small household items

Parenting Groups
Discussions on infant and child development, parenting skills, fun activities

High School Education
Individualized programs allow students to earn high school credits from grade 9-12

Community Education
Leadership training includes high school presentation on healthy sexuality and pregnancy options

Multiservice agency

Haven's Closet -- selection of seasonal clothing

First Care -- for pregnant women and parents of newborns to age 3

• provides diapers and baby food, food aid, clothing and support

Food Bank -- see separate record

Hope with Wheels -- mobile outreach van providing food, hygiene products, sleeping bags twice a week to homeless in downtown Toronto

• hot lunch two Saturdays a month at St Margaret's Anglican Church -- see separate listing

Seniors program -- for isolated or less fortunate seniors

• provides food, hygiene kits, friendly visits and calls, social events and referrals to other services

Family resource program * EarlyON Child and Family Centre * caregiver and child drop-in * early learning activities including song/story circle * early literacy, including library visits * daily snacks * parenting workshops -- child care available * parenting library * toy library * prenatal and postnatal resources and information * clothing exchange * community information, consultation and referral * informal counselling * organized outings and multicultural events * newsletter

COVID19 Modified services via phone, email, video calling, or screened on-site services by appointment with enhanced safety protocols

Health Centre
Nurses or nurse practitioners available for phone consultations and referrals, or by appointment; urgent psychiatry visits can be arranged; call 416-929-9614 ext 2238 or email healthcentre@ysm.ca

Mental Health Services
Telephone counselling by appointment, call Nazreth 416-929-9614 ext 2269 or email nmebrahtu@ysm.ca

Nursery
Appointments available for supplies for young families in need; current registered families may receive a 2 week supply of child supplies, to coordinate pick up call Ruth 416-929-9614 ext 2232 or email rroblin@ysm.ca

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Health Services
Including primary medical care, dental care, check ups, lab tests (including HIV testing), referrals, and ID replacement; no Ontario Health Insurance or identification required; child care available

• access to diapers, formula, baby food
• birth control, pregnancy tests
• prenatal care, perinatal services
• prenatal and parenting classes
• immunization
• optometry, eye glasses
• chiropractor, physiotherapist, naturopath, psychiatrist
• addictions counselling
• traditional Chinese medicine
• foot care, socks and shoes
• health education and counselling on health issues

Parent/caregiver and child drop-in centre, including early learning activities, music and movement, creative activities, parent education, and information on parenting, child development and community resources

• toy library
• parenting workshops, parent relief
• clothing exchange
• care provider support groups
• prenatal program
• babysitting registry

Call for information on satellite location

Food Bank -- for Aboriginal women and their families

• emergency supply of milk and diapers
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank

COVID19 -- taking in-person client visits as of June 1, 2022, by appointment only; client must be given a building access number from their community coordinator or social worker in order to enter the building. ​

• practical support including diapers, grocery vouchers, TTC fare, gently used clothing
• counselling, support groups, referrals, and resources for parents on children and HIV (such as disclosure of HIV status)
• overnight camps for children