Health & Wellness (Display All)
- Abuse/Violence Related Support
- Addictions Support
- Bereavement Support
- Condition Specific Care and Health/Disability Support Groups
- Dementia/Alzheimer Supports and Services
- Falls Prevention Programs/Education
- Hospitals and Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology
- Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care and Homemaker Assistance
- Mental Health Services and Adult Protective Services
- Physiotherapy Programs and Rehabilitation
- Physician Referrals and Medical Information Services
- Podiatry/Foot Care
- Walk-In Medical Clinics
- Warmlines and Crisis Lines
- Wellness Programs
Local Community Leisure Guides in Niagara
Economic Prosperity
Food Banks
Community Care of West Niagara
4309 Central Ave Lincoln, ONL0R 1B6
Programs include:
Food Bank: Available once per month for perishable and non-perishable grocery pickup, and once per week for perishable items such as fresh produce, bread and any items we may have an excess of.
Housing: Provides support in completion of Niagara Regional Housing applications. Assesses the need for and makes referrals to partners and emergency shelters.
Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Niagara Emergency Energy Fund (NEEF) for emergency financial assistance for low income households facing disconnection (gas or hydro). Also provides intake for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) to lower electricity bills for low-income households.
Dental Assistance: Brushed Aside partner agency. Provide access to dental care for adults in need of dental treatment for pain/infection or dentures.
Identification Clinic: In partnership with Community Care St Catharines, assists clients with replacing birth certificates, citizenship cards, records of landing, marriage certificates, health cards, and delayed statements of birth. Clients can also access safe storage of identifications.
Trusteeship: In partnership with Community Care St Catharines, provides money management and direct distribution of funds to eligible clients.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart: Provides financially disadvantaged children, aged 4-18 years, with the opportunity to participate in sports and recreational activities.
Back to School Program: Provides a backpack filled with school supplies to children and youth from low-income families. Works in partnership with the Jumpstart Sneaker Program in providing a new pair of sneakers. Clients can call the main number or email clientservices@communitycarewn.ca to register.
Birthday Program: Registered clients can select gifts for their children's birthdays.
CCWN gratefully accepts donations of fresh perishable and nonperishable food items. Please drop off donations at receiving area (rear of building) Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm.
https://www.communitycarewn.ca
reception@communitycarewn.caOffice: 905-563-5822
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Client Food Room Tue-Thu 9 am-3 pm, Fri 9 am-12 noon
Community Care of West Niagara
3831 Victoria Ave Vineland , ONL0R 2C0
Programs include:
Food Bank: Available once per month for perishable and non-perishable grocery pickup, and once per week for perishable items such as fresh produce, bread and any items we may have an excess of.
Housing: Provides support in completion of Niagara Regional Housing applications. Assesses the need for and makes referrals to partners and emergency shelters.
Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Niagara Emergency Energy Fund (NEEF) for emergency financial assistance for low income households facing disconnection (gas or hydro). Also provides intake for the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) to lower electricity bills for low-income households.
Dental Assistance: Brushed Aside partner agency. Provide access to dental care for adults in need of dental treatment for pain/infection or dentures.
Identification Clinic: In partnership with Community Care St Catharines, assists clients with replacing birth certificates, citizenship cards, records of landing, marriage certificates, health cards, and delayed statements of birth. Clients can also access safe storage of identifications.
Trusteeship: In partnership with Community Care St Catharines, provides money management and direct distribution of funds to eligible clients.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart: Provides financially disadvantaged children, aged 4-18 years, with the opportunity to participate in sports and recreational activities.
Back to School Program: Provides a backpack filled with school supplies to children and youth from low-income families. Works in partnership with the Jumpstart Sneaker Program in providing a new pair of sneakers. Clients can call the main number or email clientservices@communitycarewn.ca to register.
Birthday Program: Registered clients can select gifts for their children's birthdays.
CCWN gratefully accepts donations of fresh perishable and nonperishable food items. Please drop off donations at receiving area (rear of building) Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm.
https://www.communitycarewn.ca
reception@communitycarewn.caOffice: 905-563-5822
Outreach Program Tue-Thu 1 pm-5 pm * FEED Niagara: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Community Care, St Catharines and Thorold - Food Bank
12 North St St Catharines, ONL2R 2S3
Accepts donations of and distributes food to residents facing financial challenges.
- meal kits (pre-shopped bags including recipes and ingredients)
- hygiene products
- diapers
- emergency bags of food
https://www.communitycarestca.ca
Office: 905-685-1349
Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm
Community Care, St Catharines and Thorold - Food Bank
19 Albert St W Thorold, ONL2V 2G2
Accepts donations of and distributes food to residents facing financial challenges.
- meal kits (pre-shopped bags including recipes and ingredients)
- hygiene products
- diapers
- emergency bags of food
https://www.communitycarestca.ca
Office: 905-227-9240
Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm
Community Outreach Program Erie
32 Dufferin St Fort Erie, ONL2A 2T5
A referral agency and resource centre. Offers a community emergency food bank.
outreach@becon.orgOffice: 905-871-2526
Fax: 905-871-8430
Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm
GBF Community Services
40 Elm St Grimsby, ONL3M 4G3
A registered, not for profit community agency that provides social service assistance to members of the Grimsby community who are experiencing financial hardship. Services ensure those in need receive the basic provision of food security (i.e. food bank and holiday hampers), housing assistance (i.e. rent and utility assistance), health and wellbeing support (i.e. medical and dental assistance), an school life programs. GBF's retail thrift store is available for all in the community and surrounding areas.
Utility Assistance: Intake agency for processing Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) for emergency financial assistance for low income households at risk for gas and/ or hydro (Grimsby Power) disconnection. Intake agency to support with Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) applications.
info@gbfgrimsby.comOffice: 905-309-5664
Fax: 905-945-6233
Food bank Tue-Fri 10 am-2 pm
Retail Store Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am-4:30 pm * Thu 10 am-8 pm
Receiving Donations Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30 am-3:30 pm * Thu 9:30 am-7 pm
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Welland
77 Division St Welland, ONL3B 3Z8
Offers ministry and Anglican worship in a traditional setting.
Hygiene & Food Pantry available once per month for those in need. Upon registration, clients will be able to shop for supplies from the available product on shelves in the pantry. Can visit food bank once a month, ID is required for each family member during each visit.
Some of the items available at the pantry include, but are not limited to, the following:
- perishable and non-perishable food
- shampoo
- laundry detergent and cleaning products
- toilet paper
- deodorant and other personal care items
- diapers
- feminine hygiene products
- bladder control products
Donations are always welcome and can be dropped off at the church office.
Now offering a daily takeout breakfast to those in need. Also offer a Christmas Day Community Dinner to anyone in need. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, please contact the church for information about each program.
http://www.holytrinitywelland.ca
holytrinitywelland@cogeco.netOffice: 905-734-3543
Fax: 905-734-9344
Office Hours Tues. Wed, Fri 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Worship Services Sun 8 am, 10 am,
Hygiene & Food Pantry Tue, Wed or Thu 9:30 am-11:30 am
Breakfast Program Mon-Sun 7:30 am-8:30 am
Hope Centre (The) - Food Bank
570 King St Welland, ONL3B 3L2
Provides supplementary groceries, including fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy products, (when available) to registered members once per month. Supply will depend on the donated products that are received.
info@thehopecentre.netOffice: 905-788-0744
Fax: 905-788-0748
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:30 am-11:30 pm, 12:30 pm-3 pm * Wed 11:30 am-6:15 pm
Newark Neighbours
1534 Niagara Stone Rd Niagara-On-The-Lake, ONL0S 1T0
A volunteer run organization and the only food bank and thrift store serving Niagara-on-the-Lake. The thrift store sells gently used clothing and footwear for women, men and children as well as jewelry, accessories, household items, small appliances, bedding and towels, collectibles and more at a low cost. All thrift store revenue is used to support the food bank.
Non-perishable food supplies are provided twice a month to registered clients; holiday hampers are distributed at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
https://www.newarkneighbours.ca
grantcis347@gmail.comOffice: 905-468-3519
Food bank Tue, Thu 9:30 am-1 pm
Thrift store Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri Sat 10 am-4 pm * Thu 10 am-7 pm
Niagara Falls Christian Ministries
St John the Evangelist Church; 3428 Portage RdMain Sanctuary Niagara Falls, ONL2J 2K4
Weekly ministries include bible teachings, worship, and music, as well as weekly Bible study groups.
Christian refugee services- A church member sponsored Christian refugee family program.
Teaching Ministry - Free teaching courses in understanding world religions.
Grace Pantry- An emergency community food bank program.
Office: 289-296-1212
After Hours: 647-464-3774
Services Sun 12 noon, Thu 6:30 pm
Niagara Worship Centre
6846 Frederica St Niagara Falls, ONL2G 1E2
A church offering worship services for the whole family, with children and youth programs on Sun and throughout the week.
office@niagaraworship.caOffice: 905-356-0635
Office Mon-Thu 9 am-3 pm
Services Sun 9 am, 11 am
Open Arms Mission Welland
22 Fifth St Welland, ONL3B 4Z3
Offers the following:
- food bank
- spiritual support
- Redeemed Lives Men's Ministry (933 Forks Rd W)
- sewing classes
- free professional haircuts
Donations of food and hygiene products can be delivered to the OAM Ministry Campus warehouse at 933 Forks Rd Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm. Fresh produce delivered to the Mission Centre at 22 Fifth St, Welland Tue-Fri 9:30 am-4 pm.
https://www.openarmsmissionwelland.com
executiveassistant@openarmsmissionwelland.comOffice: 905-788-3800
Food Bank Tue, Thu 9:30 am-11:30 am, 12:30 pm-3:30 pm, * Wed. Fri 9:30 am-11:30 am
Open Arms of Jesus Outreach Ministry
60 Facer StSide Door St Catharines, ONL2M 5J1
A drop in centre providing the following services:
- Phone (free long distance to Canada and USA) and Internet
- Food bank (Facer St neighbourhood only)
- Individual and family Christian counselling/ addictions counselling
- Funeral services for low income individuals
- Visits for shut-ins and inmates
- Advocacy for workers compensation, housing and programs including Ontario Works and Ontario Disability
- Income tax preparation for low income individuals and families
Office: 289-271-1281
Mon-Fri 9 am-1 pm
Pelham Cares
191 Regional Rd 20 E Pelham, ONL0S 1E6
Provides the following services:
- Emergency and ongoing food
- Personal hygiene items
- Transportation to medical appointmentsSponsors children/youth (birth-18 years) for sports, recreation, and educational activities
- Assistance to families who suffer loss due to fire or other catastrophes
- Referrals to other agencies if unable to assist
Office: 905-892-5300
Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon * Tue, Wed 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Port Cares - Reach Out Centre - Food Bank
61 Nickel St Port Colborne, ONL3K 1B3
Residents can visit during food bank hours for non-perishable food items and weekly for perishable items when they are available.
portcares@portcares.caOffice: 905-834-3629
Fax: 905-834-5805
Tue, Wed, Fri 10 am-3 pm
Project SHARE - Food Bank
4129 Stanley AveUnit 2 Niagara Falls, ONL2E 7H3
Emergency food is provided free of charge to residents of Niagara Falls. Families can come once per calendar month for their perishable and non-perishable grocery pickup.
info@projectshare.caOffice: 905-357-5121
Fax: 905-357-0143
Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm
Project SHARE - Food Bank
Chippawa Presbyterian Church, 8280 Willoughby Dr Niagara Falls, ONL2G 6X2
Emergency food is provided free of charge to residents of Niagara Falls. Families can come once per calendar month for their perishable and non-perishable grocery pickup.
info@projectshare.caOffice: 905-357-5121
Fax: 905-357-0143
Wed 1 pm-6 pm
Salvation Army (The) - Food Bank
255 Gilmore Rd Fort Erie, ONL2A 2M4
Clients may come for assistance once per calendar month for full food bank services, as well as any food bank day for perishable items such as bread, fruits, and vegetables.
http://salvationarmyforterie.org
fort.erie@salvationarmy.caOffice: 905-871-1592
Mon, Wed, Fri 12 noon-3:30 pm
Salvation Army (The) - Food Bank
Seaway Mall; 800 Niagara StUnit JJ Welland, ONL3C 5Z4
Provide a food bank to those in need.
Office: 905-735-5700
Fax: 905-735-8713
By appointment only, Mon, Thu, Fri 9 am-12 pm
Silver Spire United Church
366 St Paul St St Catharines, ONL2R 3N2
United Church offering regular worship services and community outreach. Offers shower and laundry services to those in need.
Performs same-sex marriage services for the local 2SLGBTQQIA+ community.
Arts Community Potluck Lunches 2-3 times/year, open to all interested in networking and information.
Rooms of various sizes and amenities are available for rent.
Office: 905-682-8328
Shower/laundry services Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-12 noon
Small Scale Farms - Food Fed Forward
13145 Lundy's Lane Thorold, ONL0S 1A0
A social enterprise/farm share community, working with multiple farmers, businesses and distributors to provide local product to Niagara residents. For every subscription produce box bought, a bag of free produce is provided to various community groups within the region, as well as on site, to those in need.
https://www.smallscalefarms.ca
orders@smallscalefarms.caOffice: 1-844-769-7333
Pick up Wed-Sat 10 am-3 pm * Delivery Thu-Sat 3 pm-7 pm
St Alfred's Roman Catholic Church
272 Vine St St Catharines, ONL2M 4T3
A local church offering services in the Roman Catholic faith. Offers Children's Liturgy during 10:30 am Sunday Mass.
Through the Society of St Vincent de Paul, also offers a food bank for anyone who lives in the parish geography (does not have to be Catholic).
https://www.stalfredcatholicchurch.ca
office@stalfredcatholicchurch.caOffice: 905-934-9703
Fax: 905-934-1155
Food Bank Mon-Fri 9 am-11 am
St George Catholic Church - Food Bank
56 Ridgeway Rd Fort Erie, ONL0S 1B0
A food bank for local residents. Clients can come once a month and receive a food voucher for perishables and one or two bags of canned goods depending on family size.
https://sites.google.com/site/stgeorgecrystalbeach/home
office@stgeorgechurch.caOffice: 905-894-8592
Mon, Thu 9:30 am-12 noon
Village of Hope Niagara
2540 South Service Rd Lincoln, ONL0R 1S0
Food Bank: Walk-in service and home delivery of food (fresh and non perishable) to registered families, individuals and seniors who qualify.
Snack Attack: Offers families with school-aged children better snack choices throughout the week. Snacks are obtained through donations and additional items are purchased.
Shelter/Utility Stability: Provide counsel, mediation and periodic short term financial aid to keep Lincoln residents in their current housing with utilities functioning.
Safe at Home: Provides home furnishings for those in and out of transitional housing and to families in need.
https://www.villageofhopeniagara.org
mail@villageofhopeniagara.orgOffice: 905-562-3113
After Hours: 905-964-3809
Mon-Thu 10 am-4 pm, Fri 12 noon-4 pm
West Lincoln Community Care
2660 Industrial Park Rd West Lincoln, ONL0R 2A0
A non-profit, charitable organization that enhances the quality of life for members of the community who seek assistance and support.
Offers food, clothing, emergency assistance and the following programs:
- Step-Up - funding towards recreational activities for children in low income families
- Medical and Dental Assistance
- Vouchers available for clothing or household items
- Financial Counselling/Income Tax
- Resource materials
- Mental Health Counselling
Backpack Program: Offers backpacks filled with school supplies to children in JK-Grade 12.
Holiday Hampers: Provides hampers filled with food at Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. In addition to the food hamper, each family member receives essential clothing and a special gift in the Christmas hamper.
Thrift Store: A gently used goods store, providing the following at a low cost to the public:
- furniture items
- large and small household goods
- electronics and appliances
- clothing, shoes, accessories
- sporting goods
- toys, books, movies
Office: 905-957-5882
Office: 905-957-5882
Food Bank Tue, Thu 9:30 am-4 pm, Wed 2 pm-6 pm
Thrift Store Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm
Westview Centre4Women
17 Gale Cres St Catharines, ONL2R 3K8
A weekly drop-in centre, providing women of all walks of life with a safe, welcoming and dignified environment.
Provides practical assistance by providing the following free services:
- Haircuts, nails and waxing
- Shower facilities
- Laundry services
- Special events
- Access to a telephone and long distance calling
- Fully staffed child minding for preschool children (parent must stay within the building)
- Afternoon workshops and classes
- Friendship, craft classes
- Upcyle classes
- Guest speakers
https://www.westviewcentre4women.ca/
westviewcentre4women@yahoo.comOffice: 905-351-2822
Mon-Thu 10 am-4 pm
