Searching for Free / Low-cost Meals

Operations include food banks, Healthy Meal Program, volunteer opportunities, community garden, Business Incubation Program

Health Meal Program -- healthy prepared meals delivered throughout community at 10 Teesdale Pl and 40 Gordon Ridge

Food Banks -- at 3330 Danforth Ave, 4630 Kingston Rd, 741 Kennedy Rd, 155 Markham Rd and 772 Warden Ave (see separate entries)

Donations accepted, see website for details

Take out meal service -- Tue-Fri 11:30 am-1 pm, lunch and survival supplies served

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Drop-in program

• monthly Homeless Memorial, including community lunch

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 -- hot meals packaged for take away

COVID19 -- hot meals packaged for take away

Outreach and community support services

• drop in
• hygiene supplies, basic need items, snacks, and naloxone available during open hours
• foot clinic
• Friday art and computer access, 10 am-12 noon
• Friday breakfast, 9:30 am-11:30 am

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 Limited takeaway meals; showers and laundry for registered guests only; call ahead

Drop-in services include referrals, counselling, advocacy, and case management

• access to phone, showers, and laundry facilities (call for times)
• breakfast, lunch, supper, refreshments, snacks
• social and recreation activities and outings
• support groups
• harm reduction support and supplies

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

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

COVID19 -- drop in open Fri 1:30 pm-3:30 pm with a choice of dine in (limited capacity) or takeout meals

• foot clinic Fri 9:30 am-3 pm

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Drop-in

• lunch
• Good Food Box distribution -- see separate entry Foodshare
• Foodshare
• emergency clothing
• foot clinic

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID-19-- Hot meal available -- take away

• clothing

Drop-in

• meal program
• emergency clothing and footwear
• shower and laundry facilities
• basic nursing care
• foot clinic
• dental clinic
• barber services
• free wi-fi

Client intervention and assistance

• counselling and crisis support
• friendly visiting and accompaniment
• recreational activities

Library

• computers with free Internet access
• mailing address and telephone service

Crisis Outreach Services for Seniors (COSS), 416-217-2077

• on-call mobile crisis service for adults 65 years and older, with addictions or mental health challenges
• partners include WoodGreen Community Services, LOFT Community Services, and South Riverdale Community Health Centre; see Toronto Seniors Helpline listing for details

**All services to members only**
Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 Building closed to the public, all non-essential services suspended; mental health and justice case management available

• Friends Community Meal Program, takeout food only Mon-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm; take out dinner Mon-Fri 4 pm-5 pm
• access to telephone, washrooms Mon-Fri 2:30 pm-4 pm
• PAID Clinic Thu 1:30 pm-3:30 pm, assistance with ID on first come, first served basis
• visit Fred Victor website for details on available services

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Drop-in services, including information and referral, counselling and advocacy

• access to ID clinic
• access to food, clothing and phones
• mental health and justice workers
• harm reduction equipment and support
• Fair Change Legal Clinic
• seasonal income tax preparation
• creative arts programs and outings
• community garden

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Take-away meals served on first come, first served basis Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun at 5 pm

• capacity 40
• water and toiletries available

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

COVID19 Contact for information on available services, enhanced screening, and guest access to transitional housing

Community Services
Information and referral, housing and shelter supports and outreach, medical clinic, concurrent disorders support services

• drop-in program
• income tax clinic
• Fair Change legal clinic
• nursing clinic
• mental health and justice program
• harm reduction equipment and support
• creative programs
• catering

Friends Restaurant
Low-cost meals, credit available

• brunch Monday-Friday 10 am-12 noon
• supper Monday-Friday 4 pm-5:30 pm

Housing
Permanent, shared accommodation, includes private bedrooms and bathrooms, shared kitchens and living rooms; also transitional housing

• 24 hour support staff

For Safe Injection Site at 139 Jarvis St, with supervised consumption and treatment services, see separate listing

COVID19 --

• Closed Fridays
• access to bathrooms, emergency clothing, computers and phone
• nursing care Mon, Wed-Thu 12 noon-2:30 pm
• all other programs suspended

COVID19 --

• Breakfast (women) - cancelled
• access to bathrooms, emergency clothing, computers and phone
• nursing care Mon, Wed-Thu 12 noon-2:30 pm
• all other programs suspended

COVID19 Drop-in at 323 Dundas St E open, Mon-Sun 7 am-4 pm; takeaway meals available; limited access to public showers, public bathrooms and phones (please call ahead)

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Drop-in centre includes meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks), assistance locating emergency accommodation, form filling assistance, housing support, crisis intervention, and access to phones, showers, and bathrooms

Access to visiting doctors clinic, diabetic clinic, foot care nurse, dental clinic, psychiatric clinic and vaccine clinic

Harm Reduction Supplies and Service
Harm reduction Saturday and Sunday, including clean needles, crack pipes, condoms, counselling

Mental Health and Justice
Information, referral and advocacy, accompaniment, life skills training

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

Drop-in -- showers, laundry, clothing, shoes, feminine hygiene products

Meal programs -- lunch Monday to Friday

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Support services including anonymous, confidential counselling, information and referrals for individuals, couples, and partners of individuals with HIV. Counselling for cis and trans, gay, bi, queer men regardless of HIV status

• HIV gay men's coffee night for HIV-positive gay men over 40
• women's coffee night for HIV-positive cis and trans women
• support, health and wellness groups
• income tax clinic for people with HIV
• weekly hot lunch programs for people with HIV (registration required)
• social support events for people with HIV
• workshops and community health forums for those living with or at risk of HIV

HIV/STI Prevention Education and Outreach
Information on HIV/STIs (sexually transmitted infections), safer sex and safer substance use

• outreach to at-risk youth and gay and bisexual men
• free condoms and lubricant - available at the offices or in queer community venues
• harm reduction kits for cis and trans gay, bi, queer men
• online outreach on social and sexual dating apps used by cis and trans gay, bi, queer men
• discussion groups, workshops
• service provider training for agencies serving women

Employment ACTion, www.employmentaction.org
For people with HIV and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities on ODSP Income Supports considering entering or re-entering the workforce

• career assessments
• skills development
• self-employment development
• job placement
• information sessions

Positive Youth Outreach (PYO)
Peer-based support and education for youth 16-29 years living with HIV

• social support
• workshops
• weekly evening drop-in

Gay Men's Health Programs:
Group-based programs for HIV-negative and HIV-positive ci and trans gay, bi queer men addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, substance use and body image

• Wellness Group
• Meth and Sex Group
• Magnetic Couples' Group
• Substance use support group for cis & trans gay/bi/queer men

Community Counselling Program

• free confidential counselling about issues concerning HIV, sexual health, mental health and substance use for HIV negative and HIV-positive cis and trans gay, bi, queer men; intake required
• onsite bathhouse counselling program for gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with men (MSM)

Women's Programs:
Social support programs for cis and trans women with HIV

• WomenZone social spaces and learning support
• Women's Coffee Night informal social support

Some programs and services in collaboration with other community agencies; for more information, visit www.actoronto.org

COVID19 Modified services and enhanced screening; for information on drop-in hours, services and safety measures, call 416-929-9614 ext 2200, or visit Evergreen Centre website

Drop in Mon-Fri 12 noon-5 pm

• meals to go, coffee, snacks and bottled water
• staff can assist with clothes, hygiene supplies, sleeping bags, warm wear
• staff can also coordinate housing support or mental health appointments
• closed only on statutory holidays

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Drop-in centre

• hot meals
• informal and formal counselling
• access to emergency clothing, nursery
• referrals and advocacy
• legal advice
• ID clinic
• other specialized programs, including employment assistance (see separate listing)

Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN)

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

• Primary Care and Clinical Services: Mon: 9 am- 8 pm; Tue-Wed, Fri: 9 am-5 pm, Thu 9 am-1 pm, 4 pm-8 pm; virtual appointments where possible
• appointments with mental health counsellors, dietitians and SOY youth resource workers virtual where possible
• some community groups and drop-ins operating, visit website or call for details
• to connect with the Hep C program, call 647-327-2839; group members can access food, honorariums and support group Wed 10 am-12 noon
• harm reduction supplies available 24 hours, outside main entrance
• Mental Health Services accepting referrals from existing clients only
• Acute Respite Care (ARC) accepting referrals from community and hospital providers, as well as self-referrals

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Family Health Team and Community Programs

• primary health care services
• community Diabetes and Hepatitis C education, support and treatment
• no Ontario Health Insurance required for general services
• not currently accepting new clients for Family Health Team; most community programs are accessible to non-clients - contact organization for details

Mental Health Services

• counselling for persons who have experienced trauma
• specialized counselling for target populations
• Brief Therapy Services
• currently accepting referrals for existing clients only

HIV Services

• primary care
• drop-in clinic for registered clients
• naturopathic clinic for persons with HIV/AIDS

Trans Health Care

• transition related surgery information and referrals
• support groups
• training for health care providers, guidelines and protocols

WINK (Women In Need Klinik)

• drop-in clinic and support for women who are street-involved and/or are experiencing homelessness
• light breakfast, mental health and primary care support

Acute Respite Care (ARC) -- short term inpatient infirmary for individuals who are under-housed, experiencing homelessness or who are socially-isolated recuperating from an acute medical condition, illness, injury or surgery

Supporting Our Youth (SOY), see separate listing

Sherbourne Health Bus, Interprofessional Primary Care Program and Specialized Community Program, see separate listing

Take out hot meal served at door

Take out hot meal served at door

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

Drop-in crisis centre includes addiction and mental health case management and crisis intervention, medical clinic, Happy Feet clinic

• hot take-away meal Wednesday and Friday 4 pm, Saturday 3 pm, and every other Tuesday 4 pm
• resource access: telephone, ID clinic, Monday 10 am-12:30 pm
• Women's Social Club Tuesday 1 pm-4 pm
• recreation and craft activities, yoga, self-care workshops
• outreach services including substance abuse support
• liaison with other community agencies and government services