Searching for Food Banks And Referrals

Food bank providing perishable and non-perishable food items depending on supply, bring own bags

COVID19 -- in-person or phone registration

• delivery to elderly or homebound clients possible, call for details

Offering groceries of non-perishable food items to those who are sick, elderly or are self isolated with no one else to care for them

• volunteers available to assist with shopping for the vulnerable population

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Food Bank

• monthly food hampers
• free home delivery service may be available

Also international disaster response, refugee sponsorship and resettlement services

COVID19 -- pre-packaged bags of food given, masks are required

• grocery selection suspended
• register at side door north side of building

Home Delivery Service -- for existing or new clients who are

• seniors 65 years and older experiencing difficulties visiting food bank in person
• persons with disabilities or mobility issues experiencing difficulties visiting food bank in person
• persons isolating due to COVID-19
• call for details

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Food bank, 8 to 10 days of food every 30 days, accepts donations

Community and Family Services

• Meal in a Box emergency food
• emergency clothing, furniture and household necessities
• referrals to community services such as homeless shelters
• newcomer and refugee supports
• Christmas assistance
• children and youth programming, including camps
• programming for adults and seniors
• backpacks and winter coats program
• pastoral support

Kosher food bank

• accepts orders online and delivers weekly kosher non-perishable food, bakery goods, produce, eggs and dairy

Food Bank

• provides a three day supply of food bi-weekly to individuals and families
• operational weekly but members are eligible to access food bank twice a month

Member of North York Harvest Food Bank, partner agency of Second Harvest

Access to food support

• pick-up available
• partners include ANIDA, ABODE, Delta, Elspeth Heyworth Centre, Lumacare and Centre of Spanish Speaking Peoples

Emergency material assistance including

• food, household effects as available
• food bank
• referrals

Christmas assistance program
Residential summer camp for children

Food bank

• information and referral

Food bank providing emergency hampers

Member of North York Harvest Food Bank

COVID19 -- as per government guidelines

• Food Bank -- call to register, also distribution of personal care items, diapers, washable masks, baby food and cereal, accepting donations
• Domestic Violence -- coordinate pro bono virtual services with lawyers; online support and counselling via phone calls, emails and video; assistance with EI applications
• Senior Programs -- virtual fitness sessions, technology training

For general inquiries: info@ehcw.ca or maria@ehcw.ca
For settlement services and support with applications: nissa@ehcw.ca
For domestic abuse and counselling, support for youth, women and families: obioma@ehcw.ca
For programs and virtual exercise for seniors: yougeita@ehcw.ca; monica@ehcw.ca

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Newcomer Settlement Services - in groups or individually

• needs assessment
• orientation and overview of community and government services
• information and referral and to other service providers
• assistance in form completion and interpretation

Employment Programs including resume and cover letter writing, job search training, interview skills and mock interviews

Reduce Abuse and Freedom from Violence Projects

• counselling services for families
• group sessions and workshops at various locations

Connect Young -- anti-human trafficking program, group therapy/support and workshop series

Clothing Bank, Food -- call ahead to confirm food availability; member of North York Harvest, and support from Brands for Canada

Aging at Home -- recreational, cultural and educational services for seniors

Neighborhood Pod -- connection with community through community leaders

Youth Summer Programs -- recreational activities, leadership development, intergenerational activities for computer skills and gardening

COVID19 Update -- Food Bank open

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Food bank
Member of North York Harvest Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee

Food bank, clothing program and household items

• financial education
• counselling for individual, couples and families
• pastoral care

Support for education, housing, employment, mental and physical health, food access and art

• Learning Beyond Adversity education program
• Wraparound Program
• summer employment opportunities
• pre-charge diversion program
• housing assistance
• youth outreach and engagement activities
• music studio
• seniors computer literacy
• community engagement and research

Food Bank
Community food distribution; in partnership with Second Harvest Canada (see separate listing)

COVID19 -- pre-packaged boxes of food given

• no grocery selection
• boxes distributed at front entrance of unit 4

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Food bank
Christmas holiday toy and food basket program

Humewood House Association and Massey Centre have merged, contact Massey Centre for program information at 416-425-6348, or visit www.massey.ca

COVID19 Resident services ongoing, call for information; food bank by appointment

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Family resource centre
Includes food bank and donations room, children's play area, parent and child programs, life skills, access to Internet and telephone, assistance with school, employment and child care, healthy cooking workshops, social and recreation activities

Food Bank

• groceries
• clothing for infants, toddlers, and parents
• household items

Transitional and Supportive Housing
Apartments for young parents 16-19 years (27 units) with maximum stay 4 years, and rent geared to income

• support services
• in partnership with Toronto Community Housing Corporation (see separate entry)

Food bank

Member of North York Harvest Food Bank, supported by Society for the Living Food Bank

Supported by Toronto Public Library and the City of Toronto

Food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank

COVID19 -- Food bank open Wed 1 pm-3 pm by appointment

• masks required to enter building

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Food bank

Member of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Support Committee, referral services as needed

Food bank

Member of North York Harvest Food Bank


Toronto Public Library (TPL) has partnered with the North York Harvest Food Bank, Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest

COVID-19 -- office closed, virtual options available, register through website



Food bank with seasonal income tax clinic

COVID19 -- Food bank open

Food bank

member of Daily Bread Food Bank

COVID-19 -- open with new eligibility, individuals who are 65 years and older who are infirm



Mobile food bank services * monthly food delivery



One time emergency food assistance -- assessed on case by case basis, referral required