Searching for Non-profit Catering Services And Eating Establishments

COVID19 -- lunch Mon-Fri 12 noon-1 pm, supper Tue-Thu 4:30 pm-6 pm

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St Francis Table -- restaurant providing community and low-cost lunch and supper in a dignified manner to those in need

• service provided by volunteers
• donations of food and supplies accepted
• operated by the Capuchin-Franciscan Friars

St Clare Centre -- drop-in coffee lounge

• community events

Emergency material assistance

• food, vouchers for clothing or household effects

River Street Cafe

• lunch, refreshments, conversation
• weekly dinner requiring sign-up
• Christmas Toy Distribution -- for ages birth-17
• Bible study

Dreaming in Colour -- 12 week Employment Essentials program includes goal setting, life skills, employment/education preparation, placement

Case Management

• assists families in breaking the cycle of poverty, with clients setting the goals
• can include family support, school consulting, volunteer support, spiritual dimension
• education on accessing neighbourhood services
• advocacy with agencies, government offices, schools, landlords

COVID19 -- all programs are now online and virtual, computer training available to access all online programs

General Services

• information and referral
• family violence education
• advocacy
• wrap around stabilization services -- referrals to legal, housing, health, immigration
• form filling
• life skills

Essential Pathways to Employment Program (EPE) or Sector Specific Food Service and Hospitality Program (FSHT), 10 week program -- sector-specific hands-on skills training for participants on social assistance

• in-depth skills analysis, action plan development, skills and workplace training, computer training
• childminding and transportation assistance available through Toronto. Employment and Social Services -- see separate entry
• FSHT includes WHIMS and Food handling licensing and 40 hour placement and hands-on-training in the food and hospitality sector

Violence Against Women and Children Program -- open to all who have experienced violence and trauma

• individual counselling for crisis, abuse, assault and trauma
• safety plans
• stress management, assertiveness training
• referral and support for legal issues
• group and one-on-one counselling for youth experiencing any kind of violence including bullying, child abuse, harassment, girl-on-girl violence, date rape
• space for immigrant and refugee youth of colour to explore their cultural identity and sense of belonging in Canada

Islamophobia Support Line, 416-613-8729, helpline@riverdalehub.ca

• confidential support line for women, non-binary people and youth who self-identify as Muslim and have recently experience a hate crime incident
• supportive counselling, referral to other community resources, and information on the reporting process offered Mon-Thu 10 am-4 pm

Women in the Garden Project -- for seniors to improve overall health and well being

• healthy cooking, yoga/Tai Chi, mindfulness, workshops on health and nutrition, networking and building friendships

Volunteer and Student Placement Program -- for community colleges, universities and foreign trade professionals, to be placed in programs to build skills and gain experience

• opportunities such as settlement services, counselling support, administration, reception, computer training, gardening, leadership training

Global Pantry catering service, social enterprise

Social entrerprise programs addressing food insecurity, homelessness, and barriers to employment

Chance for Change
Cleaning and catering employment with wraparound supports and assistance

• housing stabilization supports
• food security supports
• vocational training and opportunities
• legal supports
• mental health and addiction counselling
• immigration assistance
• health and mental health support
• immigration assistance
• life skills training
• emergency short-term loan

Cleaning Services
Staffed through Chance for Change program, available for private residences and commercial locations; fees

• extreme cleaning and bed bug preparation available, including follow-up cleaning, and weekly or monthly cleaning for private residences

All Dried Up
Food service staffed through Chance for Change program prepares dehydrated foods for seniors; fees

Share the Love
Accepts donations of goods and resources to be used in programs to reduce food waste and food insecurity

Some programs in partnership with other community agencies and local businesses

COVID19 -- Still delivering paid Good Food Box across the City, boxes can be ordered for a fee at goodfoodbox.foodshare.net

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Community Food Programs -- food justice education for children, youth, adults, seniors and educators

Baby and Toddler Nutrition -- training and information on making healthy homemade baby food from fresh affordable food

Community Food Growing Programs -- information, training and resources, growing food and communities, composting, beekeeping, school gardens

Commercial Kitchen -- fully equipped kitchen for community-based groups and small businesses that do not have access to a commercial kitchen, fee

Bulk Produce -- offering fresh produce and pre-packaged snacks to schools, community groups and businesses, fee

• to set up an account, place an order or learn more email orders@foodshare.net

Good Food Box -- fee

• individuals can order fresh produce boxes and other food items online at
  goodfoodbox.foodshare.net
• agencies looking to order Good Food Boxes in bulk and have them delivered to a central location, email orders@foodshare.net

Good Food Markets -- weekly community run produce market selling affordable and culturally appropriate fruits and vegetables

Office open to the public 5 days a week; for more information call 416-422-2225

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Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees

• needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
• sponsorship of refugees
• health workshops, mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
• heritage language classes
• skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
• seniors program for mutual support and education
• youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
• Homework Club with individual assistance and group work
• citizenship test preparation classes

English as a Second Language / LINC -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry

• day or evening classes

Community Connections Mentorship Program

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

Financial Literacy Project -- one month certificate course

• individual counselling and orientation sessions

Family Support and Mental Health Services -- parenting sessions

• mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
• Women's Circle
• Make the First Move -- yoga and zumba fitness classes for women

Community Development

• Afghan Women's Catering Group, Afghan Sewing Circle, media and overseas projects

Childminding available for clients attending sessions

Sports and fitness centre

• health club
• summer day camp
• Italian heritage language classes
• public education seminars
• licensed child care
• Joseph D Carrier Art Gallery -- free
• restaurant
• project of Villa Charities

Office open to the public Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm; for information, call 416-266-1777

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Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees

• needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
• sponsorship of refugees
• health workshops, mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
• heritage language classes
• skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
• seniors program for mutual support and education
• youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events
• Homework Club with individual assistance and group work
• citizenship test preparation classes

English as a Second Language / LINC -- participates in LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) in English, upon assessment by YMCA of Greater Toronto -- see separate entry

• day or evening, full-time and part-time classes

Community Connections Mentorship Program

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

Financial Literacy Project -- one month certificate course

• individual counselling and orientation sessions

Family Support and Mental Health Services -- Parenting Sessions

• mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
• Women's Circle

Food Security Program

• food package distribution to seniors, families on Mondays and Wednesdays 11 am-3 pm

Community Development

• Afghan Women's Catering Group, Afghan Sewing Circle, media and overseas projects

Childminding available for clients attending sessions

COVID-19 -- No change to services received at home, including Meals on Wheels at Overland and Sheppard locations

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Meals on wheels including hot, frozen, and diet specific meals, fruit and vegetable baskets

• case management and social work
• fitness and falls prevention classes
• transportation, homemaking, home help
• in-home respite care (caregiver relief) including persons with Alzheimer Disease
• friendly visiting, telephone security check, client intervention and assistance, caregiver support group, information and referral
• grocery shopping assistance, volunteer services

Better Living Recreation Centre (formerly EP Taylor Place Senior Adult Centre/Overland Club) -- social, recreation and education programs

• computer courses
• seminars
• income tax assistance
• bereavement support
• cafeteria
• recreation programs open to seniors outside catchment area

Adult Day Centre -- day program for frail and disabled older adults, including those with cognitive impairments

• Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3 pm, Saturday 9 am-12 noon, extended hours may be arranged
• social, recreation and therapeutic programs
• lunch, snacks
• transportation available within catchment area

Four Seasons Connections Program 416-447-5074 -- serves North York

• snow shovelling, grass cutting, yard work, odd jobs, fee

5 Deauville Lane -- affordable housing

• 62 units (14 barrier free) for seniors and adults with disabilities * case manager on site 2 days a week
• access to programs and services
• application through website or Intake department
• in partnership with Mahogany Management

All offices are open and all settlement workers are available 4 days in person and 1 day online; call at 416-588-3585

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Settlement Services for Immigrants and Refugees

• needs assessment, information and referral, advocacy, orientation, translation and interpretation, escort, assistance in finding housing
• sponsorship of refugees
• health workshops, mental health -- support groups, counselling, crisis intervention
• heritage language classes
• skills upgrading, adult literacy classes
• seniors program for mutual support and education
• youth program offering services in settlement, counselling, skills development and social events

Employment Related Services - for new immigrants and Convention refugees, legally entitled to work in Canada

• 3 or 4 day job search techniques workshops, covering labour market information, access to trades and professions, resume preparation, networking
• extensive individual assistance

Community Connections Mentorship Program

• group activities for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks
• trained and experienced volunteer mentors assist, with focus on citizenship and civic engagement or skills and career development

Childminding available for clients attending sessions

Community Development

• Afghan Women's Catering Group, Afghan Sewing Circle, media and overseas projects

Covid-19 -- job skills and life skills workshops offered virtually; kitchen training is in-person

Certificate program:

• 16 week program comprised of 96 hours in class and 375 hours hands-on training in essential kitchen skills
• food theory labs, culinary skills demonstrations, life skills workshops
• job skills workshops and post graduate job search support
• Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification
• Toronto Food Handlers Certification
• work clothing provided

YCafe:

• social enterprise, located within Metro Hall, 55 John St, Toronto
• catering and meals available
• Mon-Fri 8 am-3 pm

Affordable, vegetarian home-style meals, snacks, desserts, and fresh-roasted coffee. Prices are set low because the cafe is a space where people can come together on equal footing. By offering food that is affordable, by not requiring that people make a purchase to be in the space, this is a café where all are welcome, no matter their income.

Also provides opportunities for music, gathering, movie nights and conversation.

Covid-19 Update:
Take out is only available.

Bullwinkles Eatery is a restaurant whether you are choosing to eat here on your lunch break from work or relying on Bullwinkles for your hot meal that day.

In affiliation with Hospitality Training Centre

Open to the public for breakfast and lunch and professional catering services * retail for Mushed preserves and gift baskets * youth participate in skills training programs preparing meals and gaining experience for future employment