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Food in Haldimand: Emergency & Low Cost Support
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Serves Caledonia and surrounding areas Fri. 9 am – 12 pm (Thurs if Fri is a holiday) |
Call to make an appointment. All in need of assistance are eligible up to twice a month.
Clients must register in person with the identification of all household members and verification of address.
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4 – 5 day supply of food available to those in need at no cost. |
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Caring Hands Food Cupboard Fresh Start Program905-774-7225 First Baptist Church
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First Baptist Church 114 Broad Street East, Dunnville 3rd Wed. of the month 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm (while supplies last) | All in need of assistance are eligible. |
Fresh produce at no cost. Clients may stay for refreshments and conversation. |
Cayuga Food Bank289-370-0320 |
8 McKay St. W., Cayuga Donations accepted: Wed. 9 am – 12 pm Clients served: Fri. 9 am – 12 pm *Closed last Fri. of the month | All in need of assistance are eligible. Clients must complete a registration form, and show ID, proof of income and address. | Emergency supply of food available to those in need at no cost. |
| 5 Marathon St, Hagersville Donations accepted: Thurs. 9 am – 12 pm Clients served: Thurs. 12 pm – 4 pm (new clients must register before 3:30 pm) | All in need of assistance are eligible. New clients must show ID, proof of income and expenses for last 2 months. | Emergency supply of food available to those in need at no cost. | |
Jarvis Caring Cupboard(serves Fisherville, Hagersville, Jarvis, Nanticoke, Selkirk, Townsend, Walpole) 905-779-3542 After Hours: 289-377 8555 |
Parish Centre of the Anglican Church, 136 Rainham Rd, Nanticoke Fri. 11 am - 2 pm | All in need of assistance are eligible. Clients must show ID with present address, proof of income, rent/mortgage payment and utility bills. | Emergency supply of non-perishable food available to those in need at no cost. |
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Salvation Army |
217 Broad St. E., Unit 1, Dunnville Tues. & Thurs. 10 am-12 pm, 1-3 pm Wed 10 am-12 pm, 1-4 pm Same as above | Call to book an appointment. All in need of assistance are eligible. Clients must apply in person. Inquiries and requests can be made with Joy Quail, ext. 25. All are welcome, no appointment required | Emergency supply of food available to those in need at no cost. Refers to other programs. Fresh produce is available at no cost. |
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St Vincent de Paul Society |
St. Patrick’s Church, Caledonia |
No restrictions, all are eligible. Call office to request assistance. | Emergency supply of food delivered to the homes of the sick, elderly and those in need of food assistance at no cost. |
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St Vincent de Paul Society |
116 Lock St. E., Dunnville |
All in need of assistance are eligible once a month. Apply in person. | Food vouchers and/or emergency supply of food available to those in need at no cost. |
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Meals on WheelsHaldimand-Norfolk Community Senior Support Services Inc. Serves all of Haldimand County 1-800-265-2818 |
Deliveries Mon. – Fri. |
For seniors 60+ and adults 18+ with disabilities who are clients of Haldimand-Norfolk Community Senior Support Services Inc. |
Healthy prepared meals are delivered 1 – 5 times/week to the homes of clients in need for a fee. |
Diner’s Club
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Held in Caledonia, Cayuga, Hagersville and Dunnville |
For seniors 60+ who are clients of Haldimand-Norfolk Community Senior Support Services Inc. |
Offering a nutritious meal, socialization and entertainment. |
Community Support Centre Haldimand-Norfolk905-765-4408 [email protected] |
Dinner: 3rd Wed. of the month 5:30 pm (temporarily at St. Pauls Anglican Church)
Tasty Tuesday Lunch 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 103 Inverness St, Caledonia |
No restrictions, all are welcome. RSVP by email/phone the week before.
Register by email/phone by noon Monday. |
Free meal for the community.
Suggested donation: $5 (or within means) |
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Thompson Creek Community Garden905-701-5916 |
550 George Street, Dunnville Open May – Oct |
No restrictions. All are welcome. Limit of 1 plot per gardener. |
Community gardens are where people rent a piece of land to grow vegetables, fruit or flowers. Plots are $20 plus, $10 deposit. |
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True Pantry True Experience905-774-6165 [email protected] |
201 Forest Street East, Dunnville Starting in September 2022. |
This free program is 40 hours over 3 weeks (Tues 10 am-1 pm, Wed 10 am-3 pm, Thurs 10 am-3 pm) for people living on a limited income and/or people with limited cooking skills. |
Free classes focusing on healthy eating on a budget using basic ingredients. Participants gain their Safe Food Handling certification and build their own basic pantry. |
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Haldimand-Norfolk REACHHealthy Moms Eating Well for 2 |
The program is delivered at home as needed. |
Pregnant women over the age of 24. |
Free home visiting program providing food gift cards, prenatal vitamins and counselling from a dietitian. |
*Many churches also offer a variety of services to neighbours with need.
* For more information about a specific program, please call the contact numbers listed.
If you have updates for this list, please email [email protected], or call the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit at 519-426-6170 (Simcoe) or 905-318-6623 (Caledonia) and ask to speak with a Registered Dietitian.
Updated: 11/08/2022