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 1^st 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. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm	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
St. Vincent de Paul – Simcoe Serves Simcoe and Waterford 519-426-0887 ext. 4239 Leave a voice message requesting food assistance.	St. Mary’s Church, Simcoe Deliveries Tues. and Thurs. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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, St. Williams and Walsingham 519-586-3003	67 Queen St. W., St. Williams (former school building) 1^st and 3^rd Tues. of the month 10 am – 12 pm	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.

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 1^st 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.
8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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

St. Vincent de Paul – Simcoe

Serves Simcoe and Waterford
519-426-0887 ext. 4239
Leave a voice message requesting food assistance.

St. Mary’s Church, Simcoe

Deliveries Tues. and Thurs.

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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,
St. Williams and Walsingham

519-586-3003

67 Queen St. W., St. Williams (former school building)

1^st and 3^rd Tues. of the month
10 am – 12 pm

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 Tues., Wed., Thurs. Coffee served 10 am Lunch served 11 am – 12:30 pm	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 Lunch served 12 pm	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 – 2^nd Tues St. Williams – 2^nd Wed Delhi – 4^th Thurs Waterford – 3^rd Tues Port Dover – 4^th 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 $13 – meal + transportation
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.

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.

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.

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: Mon-Fri: Within Simcoe Mon- Fri: Simcoe to Brantford Mon: Simcoe, Delhi, Windham Centre, Waterford Tues: Simcoe, Walsh, St. Williams, Port Rowan Wed: Simcoe, Delhi, Courtland, Tillsonburg, Langton, Greens Corner, Bill’s Corners Thurs: Simcoe, Delhi, Bill’s Corners, Port Dover Fri: Simcoe, Port Dover, Port Ryerse, Turkey Point, Vittoria 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: Norfolk County Public Libraries (cash or debit) Delhi: 192 Main St. Port Dover: 713 St. George St. Port Rowan: 1034 Bay St. Simcoe: 46 Colborne St. South Waterford: 15 Main St. South Simcoe Recreation Centre (cash, debit or credit) 182 South Dr., Simcoe Community Services office (cash, debit or credit) 95 Culver St., Simcoe	$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.

Program Information

Where and When

Service Details

Ride Norfolk
Public transportation serviceRoutes:

Mon-Fri: Within Simcoe
Mon- Fri: Simcoe to Brantford
Mon: Simcoe, Delhi, Windham Centre, Waterford
Tues: Simcoe, Walsh, St. Williams, Port Rowan
Wed: Simcoe, Delhi, Courtland, Tillsonburg, Langton, Greens Corner, Bill’s Corners
Thurs: Simcoe, Delhi, Bill’s Corners, Port Dover
Fri: Simcoe, Port Dover, Port Ryerse, Turkey Point, Vittoria

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:

Norfolk County Public Libraries (cash or debit)
Delhi: 192 Main St.
Port Dover: 713 St. George St.
Port Rowan: 1034 Bay St.
Simcoe: 46 Colborne St. South
Waterford: 15 Main St. South
Simcoe Recreation Centre (cash, debit or credit)
182 South Dr., Simcoe

Community Services office (cash, debit or credit)
95 Culver St., Simcoe

$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

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