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Food in Haldimand: Emergency & Low Cost Support
Emergency Food Services
| Program Information | Where and When | Frequency/Eligibility | Service Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caring Hands Food Cupboard 905-774-7225 |
First Baptist Church 114 Broad Street East Dunnville, Ontario2nd Wed of every month 10am -1pm |
Individuals in Need Registration form, ID and proof of income statement required. |
Provides perishable and non-perishable food to families and singles in need. |
| Caledonia and District Food Bank 905-765-9287 |
103 Inverness St West, Caledonia
Fri 9:30am-12 noon |
Max two visits per month if necessary. Low income individuals and families living in Haldimand County, Caledonia area. Residents must register in person and provide proof of income and residency (rental agreement/lease, tax bill, etc) |
Clients receive four to five days of food at no cost. |
| Cayuga Food Bank (serves Ward 2 of Haldimand county) 289-370-0320 cayugafoodbank@rogers.ca |
8 McKay Street West, Cayuga
Food drop: Wed 9am – 12 noon and last Fri of the month from 9am-12 noon |
Individuals in need.
Registration form, ID, proof of residency and income statement required. |
Provides food, clothing and other miscellaneous items to clients in need. |
| Hagersville Food Bank 1-289-758-3789 hvillefoodbank12@shaw.ca |
5 Marathon St, Hagersville
Thurs 12 noon – 4pm |
No restrictions, all are eligible
New clients require government issued ID, proof of income and expenses for last 2 months |
Local food bank for residents of Hagersville and the six rural routes. |
| Jarvis Caring Cupboard (serves Fisherville, Hagersville, Jarvis, Nanticoke, Selkirk, Townsend, Walpole)905-779-3542 After Hours: 289-377 8555 bookdalefarms@gmail.com |
Parish Centre of the Anglican Church, 136 Rainham Rd, Nanticoke
Fri 11am-2pm |
No restrictions, all are eligible.
Rent receipt, utility bill, income stub and ID required with present address. |
Provides non-perishables to families and singles in need. |
| Salvation Army Community and Family Services (serves Dunnville)Office: 905-774-4251 Toll free:1-866-882-9910 |
108 Bridge St, Dunnville
Tues and Thurs 11am-3pm |
Once a month but flexible, additional inquiries and requests can be made with Joy Quail, ext 25.
No restrictions, all are eligible, apply in person. |
Food bank program for low income individuals and families in crisis.
Refers to other programs. |
| St Vincent de Paul Society 905-765-2729 stpatschurch@rogers.com |
St Patricks Church, 107 Orkney St East, Caledonia4th Mon of each month |
No restrictions, all are eligible
Call office to arrange home visit to access the individual situation |
Provides visits to the sick, poor, elderly and offers emergency food and shelter. |
| St Vincent de Paul Society 905-701-9999 svdp-dunnville@outlook.com |
116 Lock St. E, Dunnville
Open Mon-Fri, food vouchers available 2nd, 3rd and 4th Fri of the month, 10am-12 noon. |
Apply in person. If assistance has been received from other agencies, this information is required. | Food bank and food vouchers. |
Meal Programs
| Program Information | Where and When | Frequency/Eligibility | Service Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels Haldimand-Norfolk Community Senior Support Services Inc. (serves Hagersville, Caledonia, Waterford, Port Dover, Simcoe, Delhi, Dunnville) 1-800-265-2818 |
Mon-Fri | Delivery available 1-5 days/week | Healthy meal home delivery for seniors 60 years and older and adults with disabilities 18 years and older.
Provides daily or weekly meals. |
| Diner’s Club Haldimand-Norfolk Community Senior Support Services Inc. (serves Hagersville, Caledonia, Waterford, Port Dover, Simcoe, Delhi, Dunnville)1-800-265-2818 |
Multiple locations
Monthly or bi-monthly |
Seniors | Provides transportation to a central location for nutritious meals, socialization, information and entertainment. Cost: $11 or $13 with transportation. |
| Agape’s Door Soup Kitchen
905-701-1214 |
210 Forest St. West, Dunnville (Located in basement of Dunnville Word of Faith Fellowship Church)Wed 11:30 am to 1pm |
No restrictions, all are eligible
Drop-in, no referral required |
A soup kitchen that provides clients with a free meal. |
| Salvation Army and Flyers Bakery and Café
905-774-4251 |
Flyers Bakery and Café, 144 Queen St, Dunnville
One Tuesday per month (call at start of month for specific date) |
No restrictions, all are welcome | Free community dinner. Pick up tickets from The Salvation Army (108 Bridge St, Dunnville) any time after the 1st of the month. |
| Join Us For Dinner & Community Café
Community Support Centre |
103 Inverness St.,Caledonia Join us for dinner at 5:30 on the third Wed. of the month (except Dec. & summer months)Café runs Fri. mornings from 9:30-12:30 |
No restrictions, all are welcome.
Please call to RSVP for Dinner. |
Free community meals. |
Community Gardens
| Program Information | Where and When | Frequency/Eligibility | Service Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Let’s Eat Right Dunnville, Shared Harvest Community Farm and Education Center 905-701-7255 |
834 North Shore Dr., Dunnville
June – Jan 15th |
Low income families | Low income families receive a basket of food every week for 32 weeks at a subsidized rate of $10 per basket (regular price: $25). |
| Thompson Creek Community Garden
905-774-2529 |
550 George Street, Dunnville
Open May – Oct |
Community members | Free communal community garden or private plot ($10) with possible reimbursement. Most plants/seeds are provided by the group. |
Prenatal Nutrition Programs
| Program Information | Where and When | Frequency/Eligibility | Service Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Moms Eating Well for 2 1-800-265-8087 |
Program delivered at home as needed. | Pregnant women | Home visiting program providing food gift cards, prenatal vitamins and counselling from a dietitian. |
*This list may not be complete. It is meant to be a useful guide for persons in immediate need of food.
*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 churchoutserving@gmail.com, 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.