HOLIDAY HELP 2018 WHERE TO PICK UP DONATED TOYS, WINTER GEAR, FOOD ETC

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1 HOLIDAY HELP 2018 WHERE TO PICK UP DONATED TOYS, WINTER GEAR, FOOD ETC Name Contact Services Offered Toronto Employment & Social Services Christmas Referral info Services Salvation Army Community and Family Services 55 John St, Stn 1123, 12th Fl Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 Website: vices/christmas.htm (416) Ellesmere Rd Toronto, ON M1H 2W6 Registry of persons and families who are eligible to receive Christmas gift boxes from the Star Santa Claus Fund and other organizations * content of gift boxes varies, but may include toys, games, clothing or candy. Emergency food, support, fellowship, Christmas Assistance Program Extra Info. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Operates from beginning of November until December 22th Walk-in s on Dec 12, 13, 14, 18, AM-3PM Bring ID, proof of income, proof of lease agreement Eligibility Low income families, including those receiving Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) * boxes are for children 0-12 years. Toys for children ages 12-14yrs Covering the following postal code areas: M1B, M1C, M1E, M1G, M1H, M1J, M1X, M1P

2 The Salvation Army Donation/General Services 2 Overlea Boulevard Toronto, Ontario M4H 1P4 Hunger relief through food banks and feeding programs. Shelter for people experiencing homelessness and support for those needing housing. Christmas assistance such as food hampers and toys. Food bank clients select the food they want, like shopping at a grocery store. Recovery Support for substance abuse. newcomers who don t know anyone, the unemployed or underemployed, the lonely, addicted, mentally ill, and/or physically disabled. Meadowvale East Apostolic Church Food Bank Warden Ave Toronto, ON M1R 2S8 Intersection: Warden Ave. & Ellesmere Rd. meadowvaleeast@bellnet.ca Drop in * initial intake assessment discussion -- income and address information, and identification for household members, may be requested - call for details. Member of Daily Bread Food Bank. Hours: Mon 4pm-7pm Thu 9:30am- 12:30pm Everybody is welcome to eat in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Intake assessment required. West Hill Community Food Bank Lawrence Ave E Toronto, ON M1E 4S6 Intersection: Morningside Ave and Lawrence Ave E Drop in * initial intake assessment discussion -- income and address information, and identification for household Member of Daily Bread Food Bank. Hours: Thurs 2pm-5pm Anyone in area.

3 members, will be requested. Scott Mission (general info) Family Food and Clothing Bank: Donation Line: O'Connor Dr, East York, ON M4B 2V3 Hot meals: served six days a week (Monday to Saturday) at 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Daytime bag lunches: served at 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. The clothing service is closed on Wednesday afternoon and on all statutory holidays. Everyone is welcome. Men s clothing room is open to women only in the afternoon from 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m Canadian Red Cross Drop-in Centre Bluffs Food Bank info@scottmission.com Markham Road, Toronto, ON M1J 3C Clothing: available at no cost for families in need Mon-Fri from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Offer fresh and hot meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and food bank services every Saturday. Also offer harm reduction tools, a community paramedic, a general nurse and specialized foot-care nurse, rent bank, clothing bank, ID clinic, housing services, furniture bank, art therapy, recreational programs. Meal Program: Thursdays: Meals: Mon, Wed, Fri Breakfast: 10-11:30 am 12-1:30 pm Tue & Thu Breakfast: 10-11:30 am 12-1:30 pm Dinner: 5-7 pm Ending food insecurity for children through the Anyone. New to Canada, those who have may have recently lost

4 Centre for Healthy Communities 33 East Road, Toronto, ON M1N 1Z Lawrence Ave E,, ON M1E 2S2 (Food & Clothing) 1960 Ellesmere Road, ON M1H 2V9, Unit 5 (furniture) ask@schcontario.ca Nutritious meal and provides time to socialize with us and each other. Clothing Program: Provides gently used clothing, small housewares. Clothing bank, Food bank, meals on wheels program. Clothing Bank: Community Kitchen: Food Bank: development of comprehensive family and community partnerships. During initial visit, individuals can expect to have a conversation with a staff or volunteer about their household members, sources of income and living expenses. Delivery fees for furniture range from $ their job, receive Ontario Disability, Ontario Works, Employment Insurance and/or recovering from addiction. Anyone in need. New Circles Fax: Bartley Drive Toronto, ON M4A 1E6 info@newcircles.ca GLOW (Gently Loved Outfits to Wear) is a free service that provides quality clothing to help those with limited income, meet their clothing need. We stock clothing for men, women and children, including specialty items such as *Volunteer employment opportunities. Settlement Support Program offers personalized information, referrals, workshops, and support to clients who are immigrants to Canada. Friendship Circle is a free program that provides a safe Individuals, families.

5 maternity wear and plus sizes. and supportive space for women to connect and exchange information about culture and customs Goods Neighbours Drop-In Markham Rd, Services: Clothing: Yes Food Bank: Yes, limited to families in need Counselling: Yes, trauma, drug addiction and family, certified counsellors only by appointment Harm Reduction: Yes Job Help: Yes Donations Accepted: Yes Hours: Wednesday: 10:00am - 7:00pm Thursday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Other Supports: Community, coffee and snacks all day, fellowship, meditation, open to faith questions and issues. Open to all creeds, and sexual orientations. home visitations. street outreach. Year-round camps for homeless individuals. Music, Art. HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Name Contact Services Offered Children s Provides free Book Bank books and literacy support to children living Extra Info Open the second week of the winter holiday, March Break Eligibility Child and parent.

6 Malvern Recreation Centre Canadian Red Cross Drop-in Centre Nathan Phillips Square Skating 350 Berkeley Street (Gerard Street & Parliament), Toronto, ON M5A 2X5 (416) Sewells Rd,, ON M1B 3G Markham Road, Toronto, ON M1J 3C2 Nathan Phillips Square 100 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2N1 in low-income neighborhoods across Toronto. (Children s books ages 0-12). Provides a variety of free programming for all ages including arts, camps, fitness, youth leadership, skating and sports. Offer fresh and hot meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and food bank services every Saturday. Also offer harm reduction tools, a community paramedic, a general nurse and specialized foot-care nurse, rent bank, clothing bank, ID clinic, housing services, furniture bank, art therapy, recreational. Nov 25th- Mar19th 10am-10pm everyday and all summer. Offer fun familyoriented programming as well as a daily storytime. The indoor ice rink is available for online permitting. Book online. This location is a community centre where programs are free. Meals: Mon, Wed Fri: Breakfast 10-11:30 am 12-1:30 pm Tue & Thu: Breakfast: 10-11:30 am 12-1:30 pm Dinner: 5-7 pm Skate rentals: Children 12 & under: $5 Run Programs: 6-12 yrs old yrs old 19+ yrs Anyone Skates must be returned by 9:45pm

7 Website: open all holidays including Xmas eve & Xmas day New Years Eve: 10AM- 5PM Adults: $10 Skate sharpening: $8 Helmets: $5 (rental is two hour limit). Family Day February 20 th : 10AM- 10PM Scott Mission Holiday Magic Spectacle of Lights on Toronto s Waterfront (General Inquiries) 502 Spadina Ave Toronto, ON M5S 2H1 Family Food and Clothing Bank: Donation Line: Intersection: Spadina Ave and College St info@scottmission.com x24 Village of Yorkville Park 115 Cumberland Street, Toronto The Quay 370 Queens Quay West, Suite 114 Toronto, ON M5V 3J3 info@waterfrontbia.com Faith-based street mission; support and provisions such as meal programs, food bank, overnight shelter, assistance with identification, men's and women's ministries, recreation programs, and child care * ID clinic. Event is in support of Canadian Foundation for Aids Research. View of glittering lights, Christmas tree and festive decorations. Fullyanimated lighting experience where music notes, harps and canopy will be shining bright over 39,000 longlife, low- Contact intake worker; initial intake assessment discussion -- income and address information, and identification for household members, may be requested -- call for details. Holiday Magic Season Light displays and decoration: November 18 th - December 31 st. Runs from November 2017 to April Men and women 16 years and older who are homeless, families with lowincome, children and youth * varies for different programs. Free event for all ages. Annual Flick the Switch lighting, musical programs. Free event for all ages.

8 energy LED lights. The lights are on from dusk until dawn. Cavalcade of Lights Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West More information: Event offers a fantastic lineup of performers, the lighting of the city's official Christmas tree, and fireworks show. Saturday November 24 th 6PM. Accessible viewing area and ASL interpreter will be onsite. Free Event for all ages. TO DONATE: CLOTHING, BOOKS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, TOYS ETC. Name Contact Services Offered Extra Info Salvation Army ext 3 Fax: Central 2021 Lawrence Ave East, Toronto, ON M1R 2Z2 Emergency material assistance including food, clothing, household effects as available. Pathway of Hope family case Management. Grief support Christmas assistance program Ext 5 familyservices@scarboroughcitadel.ca Food Bank/ Family Services Ext 3 Centre for Healthy Communities (clothing & food) ext. 2 (furniture) Accept donations including food, clothing and household items. Clothing Bank Food/clothing banks provide gently used items and clothing to families in need. Need referral

9 4100 Lawrence Ave E,, ON M1E 2S2 (Food & Clothing) 1960 Ellesmere Road, ON M1H 2V9, Unit 5 (furniture) ask@schcontario.ca Community Kitchen Food Bank from a housing worker from partner agency, residents in for furniture. Winter Support: Value Village Lawrence Ave E Unit 1 ( Golf Club & Lawrence Ave E) ON M1G 1P7 Clothes, outerwear, footwear, accessories and household items. Every donation of gently used clothing and items you make supports a nonprofit in the community Victoria Park Ave, (Victoria Park and Eglinton), ON M1L 2T3 Children s Book Bank Agincourt Community Services Association (ACSA) Muslim Welfare Centre Berkeley Street (Gerard Street & Parliament), Toronto, ON M5A 2X5 info@childrensbookbank.ca Agincourt Community Services Association (ACSA) 4155 Sheppard Ave E Ste 100, ON M1S 1T4 Administration: Free books and literacy support to children living for low-income status across Toronto. (books ages 0-12). Accept donations and books. Items such as rice, dry pasta, peanut butter, canned goods are desperately needed. Cooked food donations that go to homeless. Halal Food and Essential Items Bank: The Book Bank is open the second week of the winter holiday, March Break and summer. Offer fun familyoriented programming as well as a daily story-time. Homeless and outreach services department is looking for sample size hygiene products and new towels are needed for our clients in the shower program. Office: Mon-Sun 9 am-5:30 pm

10 Food Bank: Medical Clinic: McLevin Ave, Unit 4 and 4A Toronto, ON M1B 5K1 Intersection: Markham Rd and McLevin Ave muslim@muslimwelfarecentre.com groceries, furniture and household items, clothing, footwear, winter gear. Meals on Wheels: distribution of bagged lunch in downtown Toronto area each Saturday for individuals who are in need. Halal Food Bank: Mon-Thu, Sat 2pm - 4pm Family Residence Kingston Road, Toronto, ON M1E 2M6 kristy.molnar@toronto.ca leianne.spiteri@toronto.ca Winter Coat Drive: distribution of winter coats, gloves, and clothing in. Items Needed: pajamas, personal hygiene supplies, school supplies, baby items, winter outwear and accessories. Drop Offs: December 5 th 20 th Monday- Friday 9AM- 5PM 24 hours notice CRC Regent Park Community Food Centre (416) Oak Street, Toronto Fax: (416) Items Needed: Gently-used seasonallyappropriate clothing & household appliances. Meals: Monday: Breakfast: (9-10am) (12-1pm) crc@tcrc.ca Limited parking on the east side of our building at 40 Oak Street. Underground paid parking right off Regent Street at the back of Freshco/Royal Bank (corner of Dundas and Regent Street, just east of Parliament). Hours: Monday: 9am-2:30pm Tuesday: 9am-2:30pm Wednesday: 9am-2:30pm Thursday: Tuesday: (12-1pm) Thursday: Lunch (12-1pm) Friday: Breakfast (9-10am) Lunch

11 9am-2:30pm Friday: 9am-2:30pm Saturday: 5-6:30pm Sunday: 11:30am-1:00pm (12-1pm) Saturday: Dinner by "Church In The City"(5pm) Sunday: Lunch by Muslim Welfare Center (11:30am)