Searching for Baby Items

• bi-monthly food hampers ; bread, baked goods and produce
• clothing, personal care items ; small household items
• baby items
• utility support ; transportation
• prescriptions ; glasses
• emergency accommodations ; mattresses
• referrals
• Christmas Hampers
• backpacks/School Supplies ; summer camp

• The Monday cafe at 41 Macdonell St. is open from 10 am to 12 pm
• The Tuesday cafe at 41 Macdonell St. is open from 10 am to 12 pm.

• Food pantry services are open at both Chalmers Downtown and Chalmers West locations at regularly scheduled times.
• Guests are asked to bring their own bags to carry food home in.

• 2-3 days' of nutritious food accessible every two weeks, mending service

• 2-3 days of nutritious food accessible every two weeks

• Oversees St Andrew's Presbyterian Church diaper program; diapers available during Chalmers Downtown / Chalmers West hours -- contact 519-822-8778 for information
• Accepts financial donations by mail or canadahelps.org or call the office to set up monthly givings (PAR)

A Christian organization which provides community programming and Christian teaching for both children and adults

Community and Family Services include:

• food bank
• spiritual needs
• subsidized Summer Day Camp
• youth programs
• Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), providing one time help with those struggling to pay their hydro arrears
• diaper voucher program (in partnership with MCRC Infant Food Bank)
• clothing and household voucher program
• Christmas assistance
• volunteers always welcome, contact office for more information

A program that partners with the Milton Community Resource Centre (MCRC), to house and distribute infant supplies.

Available supplies include:

• diapers
• formula
• baby food

• personal products such as shampoo and soap
• cleaning products
• baby items including formula, diapers, blankets, clothes
• linens and household items
• clothing
• back to school supplies
• Christmas assistance

• confidential support to help pregnant women carry their babies to term
• licensed adoption services, and post adoption support for birth parents, adoptees and adoptive families
• individual, couples and family counselling
• individual and group support for young mothers, including parenting counselling
• Care Cupboard support includes diapers, formula, toiletries, non-perishable food, children's clothing, maternity clothing (monthly visit by appointment)
• Nobody's Perfect Parenting education and workshops, registration required

Provides diapers, pull-ups, wipes, formula, baby food, cereals, and feminine hygiene products - as available

• program operates from donations

Provides emergency food assistance, by appointment only

• non-perishable food items
• diapers and baby food/formula available
• contact through email at [email protected] or call for assistance

Crisis pregnancy services and supports for girls and women to carry their unplanned pregnancy to term

• counselling, information and referrals on community resources
• assistance in finding accommodation
• free pregnancy testing
• clothing for mother and baby
• confidential

Food Bank

• If you are in need of food assistance please come to the Food Bank during operating hours
• no appointment needed
• can assist with baby food, formula and diapers
• program participants are eligible to receive a food order once each calendar month
• currently provides food to approximately 700 Oakville families

Donations

• non-perishable food can be dropped off at all Oakville Fire Stations and most Oakville Grocery stores, in their collection bins
• bulk of non-perishable food comes from food drives held at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas
• for a list of currently needed items, see here
• financial donations are vital and needed to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, eggs, cheese, milk, and a variety of other items
• tax receipts are issued on site
• please call to make sure someone is there to receive your donation

Provides diapers, pull-ups, wipes, formula, baby food, cereals, and feminine hygiene products - as available

• program operates from donations

Free Tutoring

• for children or youth who are struggling with their academics
• for more information, see listing (OAK0454)

Music Program

• one-to-one piano, guitar, violin and drum lessons designed for children and youth who show an aptitude and interest in music but whose parents may not have the means to afford lessons

Clothing bank

• for infants to adults, including business suits for men and women re-entering the work force
• diapers available Mon-Fri, 9:30 am-12 noon
• donations can be dropped off 9:30 am-1 pm or can be left in the two orange drop boxes located in the parking lot
• also accepts donations of sheets, blankets and towels
• arrangements can be made to bring diapers or clothing to those who cannot access the office

Furniture bank

• offers furniture, household goods, small appliances and bicycles
• furniture donations can be picked up for a small fee or dropped off after prior arrangements are made by email to [email protected]

Donation Bins

• 166 South Service Rd East (9 am-6 pm)
• 186 Morrison Rd (available 24/7)
• you can leave gently used clothing, shoes, packaged diapers, and fabric recycling
• please bag all items

• counselling and referrals
• assistance in finding accommodation
• free diapers and formula (when donations allow)
• free maternity and baby clothes (newborn to 2 years)
• free pregnancy testing

A non-profit agency committed to providing hope, compassionate and informative assistance for anyone facing an unexpected pregnancy. Services are free and confidential. They include:

• Medical grade pregnancy tests
• Pregnancy options support
• Point-of-care ultrasound
• STI testing and treatment
• Pregnancy and beyond support
• Post-abortion support
• Resources and referrals
• Male mentoring
• Sexual Health and Relationship Education (S.H.A.R.E) for teens, students, and teachers
• Baby Boutique - free maternity and baby clothes (NB - 2T)

• variety of free and confidential services
• staff and volunteers provide fact-based information, advocacy support, mentoring, and practical assistance

• one-on-one client advocacy for men and women
• on-site pregnancy testing
• on-site STI/STD testing
• Point of Care Ultrasound
• prenatal support
• post-natal support
• postpartum support
• post-abortion grief support and recovery
• adoption information and referral
• Growing Hearts Program (weekly mom peer program)
• Eye Spy Squad (Infant-preschool toddlers of moms in Growing Hearts program)
• Practical Fatherhood initiatives
• various workshops on topics such as Parenting and Prenatal
• Care Closet (practical assistance)
• referrals

• referral counseling
• befriending
• diapers, clothing, back to school supplies as available,
• toiletries
• gently used clothing
• Wednesday lunch by registration only

• food including halal options
• diapers and formula for families with age appropriate children

• offer occasional community meals
• counselling and bereavement support with the Pastor
• supplies to those in need (food, clothing, diapers, formula, furniture etc)
• youth groups
• meeting space

Domestic Violence -- coordinate pro bono virtual services with lawyers; online support and counselling via phone calls, emails and video; assistance with EI applications

Senior Programs -- virtual fitness sessions, technology training

For general inquiries: [email protected] or [email protected]
For settlement services and support with applications: [email protected]
For domestic abuse and counselling, support for youth, women and families: [email protected]
For programs and virtual exercise for seniors: [email protected]; [email protected]

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Newcomer Settlement Services - in groups or individually

• needs assessment
• orientation and overview of community and government services
• information and referral and to other service providers
• assistance in form completion and interpretation

Employment Programs including resume and cover letter writing, job search training, interview skills and mock interviews

Reduce Abuse and Freedom from Violence Projects

• counselling services for families
• group sessions and workshops at various locations

Connect Young -- anti-human trafficking program, group therapy/support and workshop series

Clothing Bank, Food -- call ahead to confirm food availability; member of North York Harvest, and support from Brands for Canada

Aging at Home -- recreational, cultural and educational services for seniors

Neighborhood Pod -- connection with community through community leaders

Youth Summer Programs -- recreational activities, leadership development, intergenerational activities for computer skills and gardening

• access to play and inquiry-based learning
• information on child development
• early learning activities
• parent education
• referrals to community resources
• nutrition information
• pre and post-natal resources

• provides diapers and baby food, food aid, clothing and support

• hot lunch two Sundays a month at St Margaret's Anglican Church -- see separate listing

• provides food, hygiene kits, friendly visits and calls, social events and referrals to other services