Searching for Food Banks And Referrals

Community services

• home visitations may provide food, clothing and furniture or referrals to other community services
• community stores selling low-cost used clothing and household goods

Residential housing -- see separate listings

Marygrove Camp -- residential camps for girls and boys

Gower Park Place -- non-profit housing, 164 units, apply through Housing Connections, see separate listing

No food vouchers provided at this location, callers must contact their local SSVP for assistance

Food bank

• member of Daily Bread Food Bank)
• recipes and nutrition information
• general community information and referrals

Crisis intervention centre, residential, non-residential and community support services, including education, pastoral ministry, runaway prevention program, day program and community youth meal programs

For full details on Emergency Shelter, see separate listing

Community Support Services, 416-204-7037
Drop-in for ex-residents and non-residents

• hot meal or food package
• clothing and hygiene necessities
• showers and laundry
• assessment and referrals
• counselling
• health care
• housing help
• legal resources, ID clinic
• literacy and life skills
• assistance in finding and keeping a job
• computers and free wifi
• recreation

BensKids Health Centre
Health services, including primary medical care

• diagnostic services and referrals
• access to health and mental health professionals
• health education
• assistance in obtaining medical coverage

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN), and member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Organization has resumed operations at the office post-COVID and clients are welcome to the organization for one-on-one appointments.
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Advances the dignity and well being of children and their families affected by HIV/AIDS by providing:

• practical support including access to infant formula, diapers, Welcome Baby Bag, food hampers, grocery vouchers, TTC tokens for medical appointments, new winter clothing, toys and gift cards for children and youth
• counselling and case management, family and child support groups, external referrals, and resources for children and their families around HIV
• overnight camp for children

Community health centre * information and referral * primary health care * reproductive health care * prenatal and postnatal workshops * pre-abortion and post-abortion counselling * advocacy assistance * individual and group mental health counselling * nutritional counselling * foot care * diabetes prevention and education * HIV/AIDS prevention, education and advocacy * health promotion workshops * healthy living programs * no Ontario Health Insurance required for primary health care services

Food Bank - Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Diabetes Education Program - Supports for people living with prediabetes or diabetes * one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blood sugar levels, medications, healthy eating, exercise, and other lifestyle choices * registered nurse and dietitian on staff

HIV/AIDS Services - COVID19 -- essential primary care available on site -- call ahead, non-essential service available by phone * Food bank -- hampers available for pick up, Tuesday 2 pm-4 pm, Thursday 10 am-12 noon * group activities cancelled

Mental Health Services - COVID19 -- essential primary care available on site -- call ahead, non-essential service available by phone * Food bank -- hampers available for pick up, Tuesday 2 pm-4 pm, Thursday 10 am-12 noon * group activities cancelled

Pre/Post Natal Link - Midwifery - Primary Health Care Services - Clinical team includes: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Chiropodists, Nurses, Dietitians, Mental Health Therapists, and Social Workers. We customize our programs and services to meet individual needs of clients. We attempt to provide all available information, education and support to allow women to make informed choices regarding all aspects of their health and health care, and to promote health and well being. Clients are also encouraged to be very involved and advocate for their health care needs

Deliver various programs and services for Metis people * education & training, healing & wellness, intergovernmental relations, lands, resources & consultations

Education and Training - Offer a range of supports and services for the educational success of all Métis across Ontario beginning in early childhood, continuing through elementary school, middle school, and high school through to post-secondary education and into adulthood

Healing and Wellness - Facilitates and coordinates programs, services, and activities to address the holistic needs of Métis people in Ontario at the provincial, regional, and local levels

Food Bank -- for Indigenous women and their families

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

COVID19 -- Food bank open, take out meals, indoor dining limited to 20 people at a time

• clothing bank open, accepting donations placed in clear plastic bags, drop off only no pick up services

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Food programs -- hot meal, also bag lunches

Women and Family Ministry -- food and clothing bank by appointment

• for women and their families or single fathers with custody of children
• baby food and formula
• layettes for newborns, household items, bedding, female hygiene products
• supportive counselling and referrals
• Christmas grocery and toy program
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Children and youth -- after school clubs

• licensed child care centre -- see separate entry

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 -- Contact or visit PWA website for information

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Treatment, practical support services, assistance navigating and accessing complex system of care, education and outreach

Treatment and Therapeutic Programs

• one to one consultation on sexual health, medication and HIV information
• medication access assistance
• harm reduction information and supplies including needle exchange, crack kits, condoms and lube
• complementary therapies including vitamin supplements, yoga, reiki, massage, acupuncture

Support Programs

• practical assistance and income supports including financial assistance, benefits assistance, internal and external referrals, advocacy, immigration assistance, holiday programs such as children's gift cards, hair-cutting services
• assistance caring for pets, referral to veterinarian and short term foster program in partnership with Toronto Humane Society
• translation and interpretation services available, call for details

Food Programs

• Essentials Market food bank, including pet food (member of Daily Bread Food Bank)
• Food for Life meal delivery
• peer and professional food and nutrition workshops
• new home start-up kits, holiday bags

Engagement Programs

• HIV/AIDS speakers bureau
• safer sex educational materials
• positive prevention outreach
• peer leaders program and student peer education
• women's programming
• men's peer health navigator
• Circle of Care
• spiritual wellness
• expressive arts therapy
• holiday dinner and social programming
• theatre access
• volunteer training and opportunities

COVID19 -- open weekly

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Food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee

Food bank

• email not being monitored continuously, please allow 24 hours for response

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

COVID19 Building closed and services limited; food hamper delivery and takeout meals available, as well as street outreach with food packages; due to demand, food hamper wait-list may be in effect, contact for details

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Neighbourhood centre for creative enterprise and community learning

• food access projects, community lunch
• food packages distributed in partnership with Toronto Food Not Bombs
• addiction recovery supports and supportive housing
• mental health therapeutic supports
• employment support
• outreach, including street outreach

Food bank - member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Vegetarian food bank for those who are vegan or strict vegetarians

Food bank includes 2-3 days supply of unprepared, non-perishable food, appointment required

• grocery bags available once every 2 weeks by family size
• assistance obtaining resources such as hygiene supplies, baby items, warm wear
• Cornerstone Families and Bridges assists adults with grocery bags via Care Managers
• call 416-929-9614 ext 3200 to book appointment

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank, and member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 -- Food bank open, other services closed

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• Food bank
• year round tax clinic
• Christmas assistance
• associated with NeighbourLink Downtown Toronto
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank
• religious services

Children's Centre, 416-368-6375, fax 416-368-4817 -- after school, March break and summer day programs

• also child care centre (see separate entry)

Drop in -- open for all, children must be accompanied by an adult/caregiver

• lunch

Food bank -- 3 day supply of groceries

• referrals
• advocacy
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee

COVID19 -- Food bank Tue-Thu 10 am-2 pm

• Saturday supper 3 pm-6 pm, meals handed out of the front door
• clothing room, distributed at the door by staff on an as needed/by request basis, adult clothing only, including underwear and socks
• other programs moved online or suspended

Community supper, food bank, clothing bank

• activities for children and youth
• worship services

COVID19 -- Food bank open

Food bank

Service of Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Social, education and recreation programs for all ages ; information and referral

Health

• first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, nutrition programs
• community based health promotion and disease prevention initiative
• screening for specific health conditions
• one on one support addressing diabetes
• certain cancers and cardiovascular disease among newcomers

Employment Services -- career counselling, job club, one on one support

• advocacy
• child minding
• citizenship test preparation
• conflict resolution
• human service worker
• public speaking
• computer access and training
• food handling
• English language basics

Seniors Services

• escort to medical appointments, friendly visiting, telephone reassurance
• health education
• home support
  • food preparation
  • grocery shopping
  • light housework and repairs
  • referral services
  • seniors club

Recreation -- sports and physical activities including swimming and other fitness

Drop-in centre, counselling services and support for LGBTIQ2S youth, including case management, newcomer support, and access to community resources, books, and workshops

Drop-in centre
Includes intake, assessment and individualized support plan; information and referral to emergency shelter, housing options; assistance in applying for government health (OHIP) and social assistance programs (OW, ODSP); assistance in obtaining identification and/or legal support in amending sex markers on official documentation

• light groceries, TTC fare, harm reduction kits, personal hygiene kits
• meals available with snacks throughout opening hours
• employment assistance including resume and job search coaching, and referrals
• computer lab with WiFi
• access to printer, fax, phone

Counselling Centre
Includes immediate crisis response and counselling, suicide prevention, intervention and follow-up care

• individual, group and family counselling
• addiction and mental health supports
• medical, dental and legal aid referrals
• exploration of education opportunities, including high school, postsecondary and trades programs
• gender affirmation, community acceptance support and counselling, including transition planning and trans literacy seminars
• group discussion and learning activities

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Visit website for a list of agencies serving Indigenous communities -- programs and services vary by agency

Recommend that guests wear a mask to keep everyone safe, if experiencing symptoms send a friend or family member to pick up groceries

Food bank
Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Programs and services

• Information and referral
• settlement services and orientation for refugees and immigrants
• life skills
• assistance in accessing government and community services
• advocacy
• income tax clinic
• individual and family counselling
• case management for assaulted women
• parenting groups
• group activities for seniors
• family summer program
• family education and support groups

Food Bank -- groceries for residents of catchment area only * member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee

COVID19 -- food bank open, serving outside, no access to church basement

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Food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank