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Food in Norfolk: Emergency & Low Cost Support
Emergency Food Services
| Program Information | Where and When | Frequency/Eligibility | Service Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simcoe Caring Cupboard Serves Simcoe, Renton, Normandale and Turkey Point 519-428-1713 In emergency: 519-410-2068 |
23 Kent St. S., Simcoe Donations accepted: Wed. 8 – 10 am Clients served: Thurs. 8:15 am –12 pm |
Frequency of service is based on income.
Clients must show ID, proof of income, rent/mortgage payment, utility bills and drug card (if on assistance). |
Emergency supply of food available to those in need at no cost. |
| Salvation Army Community & Family Services – Emergency Assistance Program Serves all of Norfolk County, Hagersville, Jarvis and Nanticoke 519-426-3640 or 226-567-0255 [email protected] |
184 Colborne St. North, Simcoe
Mon-Fri, 1-4pm Not open holidays or 1st Thurs. of the month |
Clients must show ID and proof of income. | Emergency supply of food and clothing available to those in need at no cost.
Wheelchair accessible. |
| St. Vincent de Paul – Delhi Serves Delhi519-426-0887 ext. 7239 Leave a voice message requesting food assistance. |
Our Lady, Queen of Martyr’s Parish, Delhi
Deliveries Tues. and Thurs. |
No restrictions. All in need of assistance are eligible once every 2 months. | Emergency supply of food and/or grocery store vouchers delivered to homes of those in need at no cost.
Someone must be home to receive food/vouchers. A phone number must be provided. |
| St. Vincent de Paul– Port Dover/WalshServes Port Dover, Walsh and surrounding areas
519-426-0887 ext. 4238 Leave a voice message requesting food assistance. |
St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, Port Dover
St. Michael’s Church, Walsh Deliveries as needed |
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| St. Vincent de Paul – Simcoe
Serves Simcoe and Waterford |
St. Mary’s Church, Simcoe
Deliveries Tues. and Thurs. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
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| Delhi Sharing Pantry
Serves Delhi, Teeterville and surrounding areas 519-582-2559 (Ruth) |
22 Argyle Ave, Delhi(side entrance)
Thurs. 1 – 3 pm (call for emergency food) |
All in need of assistance are eligible once a month.
Clients must show ID and proof of address when registering for the first time, and at the beginning of each year. |
Emergency supply of food available to those in need at no cost. |
| Mission Food Bank
Serves Clear Creek, Houghton, Langton, Port Rowan, 519-586-3003 |
67 Queen St. W., St. Williams (former school building)
1st and 3rd Tues. of the month |
All in need of assistance are eligible twice a month.
Clients must show proof of address, income and rent/mortgage payment. |
Emergency supply of food available to those in need at no cost.
Wheelchair accessible. |
| Life Line Food Bank (serves Port Dover) 226-931-2776 |
215 Market St E, Unit B, Port Dover
Tues from 9:00-11:45am |
Clients must complete an application form, show 2 pieces of ID, proof of income, rent/mortgage payment and utility bills. | Emergency supply of food available to those in need at no cost.
Wheelchair accessible. |
| Waterford and District Food Cupboard Serves Waterford, Bloomsburg, Vanessa, Wilsonville, Hartford and Villa Nova519-443-5307 |
61 St. James St. S., Waterford (rear entrance)Wed. 7 – 8:30 pm |
All in need of assistance are eligible once a month.
Clients must complete an application form, show proof of income, address, and IDs of all family members applying. |
Emergency supply of food available to those in need at no cost.
Not wheelchair accessible, but a staff member or the client’s family member can access food on their behalf. |
Meal Programs
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| Program Information | Where and When | Frequency/Eligibility | Service Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels Haldimand-Norfolk Community Senior Support Services Inc. Serves all of Norfolk County1-800-265-2818 |
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. |
| First Serving Community Meal
COS Office: 519-428-1637 |
First Baptist Church, 129 Young St., Simcoe
Every Monday and Friday 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Take-out only with COVID-19 social distancing being practiced. | A free, take-out meal.
Wheelchair accessible at Talbot St. entrance |
| St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen Office: 519-426-0887 |
Knights of Columbus Hall – upstairs
43 Kent St. S., Simcoe October to April |
No restrictions. All are welcome. | A free, drop-in, nutritious, hot lunch. |
| Salvation Army Community & Family Services – Community Lunch 519-426-3640 or 226-567-0255 |
184 Colbourne St. North, Simcoe
Every Tues, May-Sept at 11:30am |
No restrictions. All are welcome. | A free, drop-in community lunch.
Wheelchair accessible. |
| Achieve Mental Health Wellness & Recovery Centre – Meal Program 519-428-0580 or 1-877-909-4357 |
50 Orchard Ave, Simcoe
Tues and Fri |
For people 16 and older living with mental illness, mental health concerns, and/or working towards recovery from additions. Meal program available to members only (membership $3/year). | Meal program offers members lunch twice weekly for $3 per month (8 meals). |
| Diner’s Club – Haldimand-Norfolk Community Senior Support Services Inc. 1-866-529-0849 |
Monthly meals:
Simcoe – 2nd Tues |
For seniors 60 and older who are clients of Haldimand- Norfolk Community Senior Support Services Inc. | Nutritious meal, socialization and entertainment. Transportation available.
$11 – meal only |
| Caring for the Core Community Lunch 519-426-0501 |
Trinity Anglican Church, 80 Colborne St. South, Simcoe May to end of SeptemberThurs 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Doors open 10 am |
No restrictions. All are welcome. | Free, drop-in community lunch.
Wheelchair accessible. |
Community Gardens
| Program Information | Where and When | Frequency/Eligibility | Service Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| The John Race Memorial Community Garden 519-443-4807 (Dave) [email protected] 519-410-2027 (John) |
Gilbertson Drive, Simcoe Open May to Oct |
No restrictions. All are welcome.
Limit of 1 plot per gardener. |
Community gardens where people rent a piece of land to grow vegetables, fruit or flowers. Plots are $20 plus $10 deposit.
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Community Kitchens and Food Skill Programs
| Program Information | Where and When | Frequency/Eligibility | Service Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Community & Family Services – Community Kitchen Workshop 519-426-3640 or 226-567-0255 [email protected] |
184 Colborne St. N, Simcoe Workshops run as needed. Call for information. |
No restrictions. All are eligible. Registration is required. |
Lunch provided. Samples available to take home.
Wheelchair accessible. |
Prenatal Nutrition Programs
| Program Information | Where and When | Frequency/Eligibility | Service Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haldimand-Norfolk REACH Healthy Moms Eating Well for 2 519-587-2441 or 1-800-265-8087 ext. 407 |
Program 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. |
| Baby Be Healthy (Sobey’s Pharmacy) 519-426-6773 www.sobeyspharmacy.com/bbh |
438 Norfolk St, Simcoe Open 7 days a week, apply online or in-store |
Women who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant | Free prenatal vitamins |
Transportation to Food
| Program Information | Where and When | Service Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ride Norfolk Public transportation serviceRoutes:
Check schedules at: https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/transit/schedulesandmaps/ 519-428-3178 or 519-426-8866 ext. 2233 |
Buses run:
Mon. to Friday 7:45 am – 6:30 pm, except holidays Pay with exact cash on the bus or purchase tickets at:
Community Services office (cash, debit or credit) |
$2.50 One-Way within Simcoe ($2.00 for students and seniors)
$6.00 One-Way out of town ($4.00 for students and seniors)
$8.00 Day Pass; unlimited use within Norfolk County
$25.00 Multi Pass; punch card good for 15 rides. $30+ value. No expiry date.
$10 One-Way Simcoe to Brantford Children 5 and under – free. Wheelchair accessible, bike-friendly and service animal-friendly. |
*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 [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: October 2019