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Food in Norfolk: Emergency & Low Cost Support
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Simcoe Caring Cupboard Serves Simcoe, Renton, Normandale and Turkey Point 519-428-1713 In an emergency: 519-410-2068 |
23 Kent St. S., Simcoe Donations accepted: Wed. 8 – 9:30 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, 1-4 p.m.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. |
Delhi Serves Delhi 519-426-0887 ext. 7239 Leave a voice message requesting food assistance. Port Dover/Walsh Simcoe |
Our Lady, Queen of Martyr’s Parish, Delhi Deliveries Tues. and Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, Port Dover St. Mary’s Church, Simcoe |
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. |
Delhi Sharing Pantry Serves Delhi, Teeterville and surrounding areas 519-582-2559 (Ruth) |
144 Western Ave., Delhi (the old Laugh and Learn day-care building at the end of the arena parking lot) Thurs. 1 – 3 p.m. (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. |
Emergency supply of food available to those in need at no cost. |
Mission Food Bank (St. Williams) Serves Clear Creek, Houghton, Langton, Port Rowan, St. Williams and Walsingham 519-586-3003 - Mailing address for donations: PO Box 265 Port Rowan N0E1M0 |
67 Queen St. W., St. Williams (former school building) 1st and 3rd Tues. of the month 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
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 9:00-11:45 a.m. |
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 Nova 519-443-5307 |
61 St. James St. S., Waterford (rear entrance) Clients served: Wed. 7 - 8 pm Donations accepted: Monday 8:30 - 11 am |
All in need of assistance are eligible once a month. Clients must complete an application form and show proof of address and ID for all family members. |
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. |
(Visit www.whenisthatagain.weebly.com for postings of additional one-time meal programs.)
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Meals on Wheels - Haldimand-Norfolk Community Senior Support Services Inc. Serves all of Norfolk 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. |
First Serving Community Meal 226-534-1520 |
First Baptist Church of Simcoe, 129 Young St., Simcoe |
No restrictions, all are welcome. |
A free, drop-in community lunch. Dine-in or take-out are available. 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 - April - Tues. Wed. Thurs. Coffee served at 10 am Lunch is 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 May to September Every Tues. 11:30 am |
No restrictions, all are welcome. |
A free, drop-in community lunch. Wheelchair accessible. |
Diner’s Club Haldimand-Norfolk Community Senior Support Services Inc. 1-866-529-0849 |
Monthly meals: Simcoe – 2nd Tues St. Williams – 2nd Wed Delhi – 4th Thurs Waterford – 3rd Tues Port Dover – 4th Tues |
For seniors 60 and older who are clients of Haldimand- Norfolk Community Senior Support Services Inc. |
A 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. S., Simcoe May to end of September Thurs 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
No restrictions, all are welcome. |
Free, drop-in community lunch. Wheelchair accessible. |
Waterford United Church Community Supper 519-443-5261 |
Waterford United Church 135 Main St. S., Waterford 1st Wed. of every month 5 – 6 pm |
No restrictions. All are welcome. |
Free, drop-in community supper. Wheelchair accessible. |
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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 are where people rent a piece of land to grow vegetables, fruit or flowers. Plots are $20 plus, $10 deposit. |
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Church Out Serving Community Kitchen Workshops) |
Riversyde 83 - coming soon |
Contact Riversyde 83 for details 225-534-1520 |
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Haldimand-Norfolk REACH Healthy Moms Eating Well for 2 |
The program is delivered at home as needed. |
Pregnant women over the age of 24. |
Free home visiting pro-gram providing food gift cards, prenatal vitamins and counselling from a dietitian. |
Baby Be Healthy |
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. |
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Ride Norfolk
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Ride Norfolk buses operate Monday to Friday from 7:45 am - 6:30 pm There is no service on weekends, stat holidays, or civic holidays Pay with exact cash on the 1. Norfolk County Libraries with 2. Simcoe Recreation Centre |
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: 11/07/2022