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
Tue-Thu 1 pm-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.
https://www.communitycarestca.ca
bettylou@communitycarestca.caOffice: 905-685-1349
Mon-Fri 10 am-12 noon, 1 pm-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.
https://www.communitycarestca.ca
bettylou@communitycarestca.caOffice: 905-227-9240
Mon-Fri 10 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-Thu 8:30 am-4 pm * Fri 8:30 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), a Back-to-School Program, and a retail store that is available for all in the community. Utility Assistance: Provides intake for the Niagara Emergency Energy Fund (NEEF) and the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) for emergency financial assistance for low income households facing gas or hydro (Grimsby Power) disconnection. |
Office: 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
Donations Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 10 am-4 pm * Thu 10 am-7:30 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 given a individual shopping list. Items will be shopped for them on a monthly basis. Changes to shopping list can be made monthly. Items be bagged and handed out once a month.
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
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 Wed, Fri 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Worship Services Sun 8 am, 10 am, Wed 12 noon (30 min)
Hygiene & Food Pantry Third Thu 3:30 pm-6 pm
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 Road 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
COVID19 - The Food Bank and Hygiene Program is still available. The Drop in Centre is closed.
Offers the following:
- food bank
- hygiene program
- spiritual support
- Redeemed Lives Men's Ministry (933 Forks Rd W)
- sewing classes
- free professional haircuts
https://www.openarmsmissionwelland.com
stacy.o@openarmsmissionwelland.comOffice: 905-788-3800
Food Bank and Hygiene Program Tue-Thu 9 am-4 pm, Fri 9 am-12 noon * Drop in Centre Closed
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 (local community)
- 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-2 pm
Pelham Cares
191 Regional Rd 20 E Pelham, ONL0S 1E6
| COVID-19 - During the Pandemic our services remained Essential. Pick ups are contactless outside. All our services continue to run. If in need please contact the office to be given a time, pick up by appointment to keep confidentiality and safety as our driveway is small. Covid Screening process along with adhering to Public Health Guidelines Provides the following services: * Emergency and ongoing food * Personal hygiene items * Transportation to medical appointments * Sponsors children/youth (birth-18 years) for sports, recreation, and educational activities * Assistance to families who suffer loss due to fire or other catastrophies * Referrals to other agencies if unable to assist |
Office: 905-892-5300
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon * after hours by appointment
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
Mon, Wed, Thu 12:30 pm-2:30 pm
Project SHARE - Food Bank
4129 Stanley AveUnit 2 Niagara Falls, ONL2E 7H3
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 10 am-3 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
Salvation Army (The) - Food Bank
255 Gilmore Rd Fort Erie, ONL2A 2M4
COVID-19: All inquiries call 905-871-1592
- The food bank is open. Prepackaged hampers are being handed out at the door.
- Perishable pick up is suspended
- Utility appointments are now available
- OESP may be completed if required. Call first
- Virtual Tax Clinic (CVITP) available to residents of Niagara Region
http://salvationarmyforterie.org
fort.erie@salvationarmy.caOffice: 905-871-1592
COVID-19:Food bank Mon, Wed, Fri 12 noon-3:30 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 lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gendered 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.caToll Free: 1-844-769-7333
Pick up Wed-Sat 11 am-2 pm * Delivery Thu-Sat 3 pm-7 pm
St Alfred's Roman Catholic Church
272 Vine St St Catharines, ONL2M 4T3
COVID-19: The food bank remains open and clients will now be asked to use the back door of the food bank.
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
COVID-19 - 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: 905-894-2853
Fax: 905-894-2279
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
- Ontario Energy Support Program (OESP) intake office
- Vouchers available for clothing or household items
- Resource materials
- Referrals for personal counseling
Backpack Program: Offers backpacks filled with school supplies to children in JK-Grade 12.
Christmas Program: Provides food, toys and clothing to individuals and families in need at Christmastime.
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
Food Bank Tue, Thu 9:30 am-4 pm, Wed 2 pm-6 pm
Thrift Store Mon-Sat 10 am-4 pm
Westview Centre4Women
Westview Christian Fellowship; 124 Queenston St St Catharines, ONL2R 2Z7
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
Office: 905-687-4848
Cell: 905-351-2822
Tue-Thu 10 am-4 pm * Mon, Thu 7 pm-9 pm
