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Program enables older adults and adults with a disability to have access to affordable meals in their home * meals include hot meals (Meals on Wheels), frozen meals (Meals on Ice), volunteers taking people to a local restaurant (Wheels to Meals), and Congregate Dining (designated seniors apartment buildings in Acton and georgetown)

Meals on Wheels - Hot or chilled meals delivered by volunteers at lunch Mon-Fri * special diet types available * nutritionally balanced meals * frozen meals can be delivered along with lunch * planned and prepared by certified cooks at Allendale

Meals on Ice - Frozen meal packages delivered by volunteers * orders are required by Fri at 12 noon for Thu delivery to one's home or for pick up at the office * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * special diet types available * entrees, soup/dessert packages also available * available on a weekly basis through the supplier Apetito * suitable meals for diabetic, low fat and or low sodium diets and other special meals

Wheels to Meals - Luncheons held twice a month at a local restaurant, church or community hall * opportunity to get out and socialize with friends * the cost varies by location * transportation is provided by volunteers for a minimal fee

Worship services Sunday 10 am

Community Outreach

• Food For Life - provides free food to those in need, Thu 9:30-10:30 am
• More Than Meals - provides free, fresh or frozen home-cooked meals to anyone in the community experiencing a difficult time due to medical treatments or recovery, recent loss of a loved one, or other difficulties - call church office or email [email protected] for details
• Cinderellas & Fellas event provides free, gently-used male & female formal attire for Graduation or Prom to students
  • donations of formal wear accepted (Facebook Page)

Special Events

• Concerts
• Breakfasts
• Speakers
• Visit website for more information

Weekly Small Groups

• Bible Studies
• Women's Morning "Coffee Break" Group
• Girls' GEMS
• Boys' Cadets
• Youth Group
• Youth of Yesterday
• Knit and Chat

Annual Vacation Bible School Kids Camp in the Summer
Annual Women's Breakfast

Offers a variety of frozen soups, meals, and desserts delivered directly to the client's home depending on specific postal codes * some conditions may apply regarding delivery * also accept Veterans Affair Allowances

• caters to special dietary requirements including gluten-free, diabetic, low fat, low sodium, low carbohydrates, high fibre, high protein, vegetarian, lactose free, etc.
• free delivery
• no minimum order
• no obligation
• menus available online or call to request a brochure

This listing summarizes all food bank and meal programs in Milton

• some may require proof of residency or income, see each listing for details
• all community meals are free and open to everyone, unless otherwise specified

It is recommended you contact the service agency first, to confirm hours and whether an appointment is required. For more details regarding each program, view the individual listing.

Food Banks and Additional Support

Salvation Army, Khi Community

• 820 Nipissing Rd, Unit 4
• continues to distribute food through a Drive-Thru format
• existing food appointments will continue as scheduled, call 905-875-1022 to book your next food appointment
• first time food appointments, call 905-749-4714 to register and book a food appointment
• provides referral to Infant Food Bank at Milton Community Resource Centre, contact through email [email protected] or call 905-875-1022
• view listing

Milton Bible Church

• 121 Chisholm Drive​, Milton
• 905-876-3586​
• Food for Life Program Thu 12 noon-1 pm, operating as a drive-through program with no need to get out of your vehicle
• view listing

Syyidah Aysha Centre

• 50 Steeles Ave E, Unit 23
• Mon-Thu, 1 pm-5 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am-6 pm
• Milton Halal Food Bank
• offering contactless pick-up and delivery
• to setup an appointment for pick-up or drop-off, please call or message 647-470-3499 or 647-250-5512
• view listing

Food for Life - Tremaine Market

• Country Heritage Park
• 8560 Tremaine Rd., South Entrance
• Wed, 1 pm - 6 pm, appointments required for 1-3 pm & 3-6 pm is walk-in only
• Click on this link to create a NEW online Food for Life account and book an appointment. (click on the area where it says 'Don't have an account. Sign up.")
• Bring your own shopping bags
• For inquiries: [email protected]
• view listing

Milton Community Resource Centre

• 410 Bronte Street
• Community Fridge, Food for Life Program
• Mon-Fri 8 am - 4 pm
• good food bags available by calling 905-876-1244 to schedule a pickup
• view listing

Society of St Vincent de Paul

• refer to the Halton Council website to find which conference will help (organized geographically) and contact that conference directly
• view listing

Meal Delivery

Programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves or traveling to a site where a meal is being served

• For a list of meal delivery services serving Milton, see here

This listing gives an overview of programs and services available to older adults, and is also an index to related listings in this directory

• for comprehensive information, please see the Halton Seniors' Services Directory here

FOOD

Community Meals: programs that organize suppers, lunches or other get-togethers that give community residents an opportunity to meet one another in a friendly and informal atmosphere

• see list of providers here

Grocery Delivery: organizations that accept online and/or telephone orders and deliver food and household supplies to the homes of people who are unable to go out and shop on their own behalf or food pantries that deliver to people with illnesses, disabilities, transportation issues or other extenuating circumstances which prevent them from picking it up

• see list of providers here

Meal Delivery Providers: programs that prepare and regularly deliver meals to older adults, people with disabilities and others who have difficulties shopping and/or preparing food for themselves

• see list of providers here

HOUSING

Affordable Housing and Help for Rent, Utilities or Property Taxes: information on programs that make rental housing more readily available to low-income individuals, programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off, and programs that provide financial assistance to enable people to pay all or a portion of their property taxes

• see separate listing here

Long-Term Care Homes: inpatient health care facilities that provide nursing and personal care over an extended period of time

• for full list see here

Retirement Homes: residential facilities, apartments and/or planned communities for older adults, people with disabilities or other populations that are available at market rates and designed to enable those who are eligible to have a form of independent living in a secure environment while sharing common interests and having access to supportive services

• for full list see here

IN HOME ASSISTANCE

For individual types of services, such as shopping assistance, home maintenance, housekeeping assistance, personal care and yard maintenance, see here (in each category, click 'View Programs and Services' to see all providers)

Some personal care is available for free under Ontario's health care system, by applying to your local Home and Community Care Support Services

• for contact details see full listings here

Veterans Affairs Canada provides funding for eligible veterans to help pay for the cost of in-home care and housekeeping/home maintenance services

• see separate listings here

Assistive Devices Program: programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with acquiring assistive technology products and/or obtaining support services such as customization, fit/modification services or repairs

• see separate listings for the Assistive Devices Program and March of Dimes

Friendly Outreach Programs: programs that reach out to people who are hospitalized or in another institutional setting, are socially isolated due to disability or old age, or otherwise lack companionship with the objective of brightening their day and helping them to maintain contact with the outside world

• for full list see here

Homebound Services: services that are provided in-home for Individuals are unable to leave their homes because of illness, disability or frailty

• see list of providers here

Personal Alarm Systems and Locator Aids: programs that provide electronic equipment which connects people with sources of emergency assistance or that facilitate the ability of caregivers to determine the whereabouts of people who have Alzheimer's disease or other similar conditions

• see list of providers here

INCOME SUPPORT

Income Programs and Financial Assistance: information on income supports and benefits from federal, provincial or territorial governments

• see separate listing here

LEGAL SERVICES

Legal Help and Information: information on programs that provide legal counselling and/or representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in routine legal matters

• see separate listing here

MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE

Ontario Drug Benefit Program: program that pays all, or a portion, of the costs for prescription drugs required by people who meet eligibility requirements for the program

• see separate listing here

Canadian Dental Care Plan: program that pays all, or a portion, of the costs of dental care required by people who meet eligibility requirements for the program

• see separate listing here

TAX ORGANIZATIONS AND SERVICES

Income Tax Clinics: programs that provide tax preparation services for people who meet income and/or other eligibility criteria

• see list of providers here

TRANSPORTATION

Disability Related Transportation: programs that provide transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation

• see list of providers here

Escort Programs: programs that accompany people who have limited mobility, cognitive impairments or other problems to specified local destinations and provide assistance which may include transportation or driving services, and assisting the individual to enter and leave the vehicle and buildings

• see list of providers here

Full-service Gas Stations: Burlington, Oakville

Local Bus Services:

• see list of providers here

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation: programs that provide transportation for medical appointments, trips from and between hospitals, to nursing homes or other special-care centres or for other non-emergency medical needs for individuals who, because of their physical condition, are unable to use other means of local transportation

• see list of providers here

Senior Driver Renewal Program: programs that evaluate the motor and cognitive functioning of elderly individuals or people with disabilities to determine the person's ability to drive

• see separate listing here

Taxi Services:

• see separate listing here

Hot meals - available Mon-Fri and delivered between 11am-1pm * meals are $6 and include a soup and salad, bread and crackers, entree and dessert * special diet types available * can receive meals for a short duration if recuperating from illness or longer as needed

Frozen Meal Service - Frozen meal packages are delivered * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * two companies (Apetito and Allendale) provide food * meals sold in bulk and need to be ordered by noon on Wednesday for a Friday delivery * orders can be done once a week or once a year * program designed for either daily meals or occasionally

Congregate Dining - Residents to meet in a common room for a lunch with main entree, soup and dessert

Grocery Program - Offers items that can be delivered as a supplement to the meals program

Volunteer opportunities available

Program enables older adults and adults with a disability to have access to affordable meals in their home * meals include hot meals (Meals on Wheels), frozen meals (Meals on Ice), volunteers taking people to a local restaurant (Wheels to Meals), and Congregate Dining (designated seniors apartment buildings in Acton and georgetown)

Meals on Wheels - Hot or chilled meals delivered by volunteers at lunch Mon-Fri * special diet types available * nutritionally balanced meals * frozen meals can be delivered along with lunch * planned and prepared by certified cooks at Allendale

Meals on Ice - Frozen meal packages delivered by volunteers * orders are required by Fri at 12 noon for Thu delivery to one's home or for pick up at the office * clients choose from a menu or can choose standard packages * special diet types available * entrees, soup/dessert packages also available * available on a weekly basis through the supplier Apetito * suitable meals for diabetic, low fat and or low sodium diets and other special meals

Wheels to Meals - Luncheons held twice a month at a local restaurant, church or community hall * opportunity to get out and socialize with friends * the cost varies by location * transportation is provided by volunteers for a minimal fee

Organization's main objective is:

• to empower women from all walks of life not just to support themselves but also to help them mold and create a better society
• to build meaningful partnerships and strongly connected collaborative networks through connecting neighbors and facilitating outreach to eliminate stereotypes
• in partnership with Food For Life, prepare Halal meals for families in need of additional food support

Provides flash-frozen meals for older adults, adults living with a disability or recuperating from surgery, or anyone not able to cook a meal for themselves. Pick-up and delivery options are available. Special diet types available; cooking instructions are provided on the packaging. All meals prepared at Ina Grafton Gage Village in Niagara.

Provides a hot, nutritious meal for people with disabilities, recuperating from surgery, or anyone not able to cook for themselves, delivered to their own home or apartment at lunch time. No deliveries on holidays and weekends, but additional meals may be requested to accommodate. Special diet types available, all meals are prepared at Wentworth Lodge Long-Term Care Facility.

Staffing

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
• Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• companionship workers

Staffing hours

• shifts
• days evenings overnight

In Home Assistance

Friendly visiting

Home delivered meals

Homemaker assistance:

• menu planning
• budgeting
• shopping
• in home meal preparation
• light housekeeping

Personal Care:

• personal hygiene
• dressing
• mobility
• transfers/seating
• toileting
• changing beds
• nutrition/food preparation
• cueing
• reminding
• directing activities of daily living

Telephone reassurance

Nutrition assessment services by a dietician

Activities of daily living assessment by an occupational therapist

Errands and appointments

• errand running/shopping assistance
• escort programs
• medical appointments transportation

In Home Nursing Care

• home nursing
• geriatric home nursing
• medical/surgical home nursing
• oncology home nursing
• psychiatric home nursing
• rehabilitative/restorative home nursing
• medication administration

Other Home Health Care Case Management

• long term home health care
• in home hospice (end of life) care
• palliative care

Therapies

• occupational therapy

Respite

• adult respite care

Community service that offers affordable, nutritious hot meals by volunteers * frozen meals are also available to choose from * delivers 5 days a week, Mon-Fri (except statutory holidays) * meals are prepared in government-inspected kitchens by volunteers or under contract between VON and commercial or institutional kitchens * meals can be adapted to the unique dietary needs of each client * volunteer opportunities available

Services and Programs:

• Chinese Cultured Meals

Community Support Services:

• Meals on Wheels (hot and frozen * volunteers deliver nourishing meals to people unable to cook or shop for themselves)
• SMART Exercise Program (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) * one-on-one in home exercise program that aims to restore frail, elderly, high risk seniors who have had a recent decline in functional abilities
• Supportive Housing Program (provides homemaking, personal support and/or attendant services to elderly individuals who live in designated supportive housing locations and who require services on a 24-hour basis)
• Supports for Daily Living (SDL) provides 24-hour pre-scheduled or urgent on call response for support services including multiple daily visits based on individual needs by trained personal support workers (PSWs) * personal care could include bathing, dressing, grooming, medication assistance/reminders, light food preparation, etc. * eligibility is determined by individual assessment * contact Mississauga Halton Central Registry at 905-281-4443
• Dining programs * bring together community members who are at risk of isolation to socialize and enjoy each other's company * monthly meals could be breakfasts, lunches, dinners or a hot beverage * activities may include music, games or a guest speaker

Services and Programs:

• Dining Programs - Seniors Lunch Bunch
• Meals On Wheels
• Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together (SMART) Enhanced Program
• Supportive Housing
• Supports for Daily Living

• meals on wheels
• supportive housing
• S.M.A.R.T. (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) Enhanced

• care coordination

• Full course meal of meat, vegetable(s), and a starch (pasta, potatoes or rice)
• 10 oz serving of hot soup
• Dessert

Free community drop-in program that offers lunch

• emergency meal bag delivery program available for extenuating circumstances with referral
• food prepared and served by community volunteers

Hot meals:

• delivered Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 1 pm
• prepared by staff at Mo's Family Restaurant, 467 Speers Road, Oakville

Frozen meals:

• seven entree frozen meal packages
• orders should be placed by noon on Wednesday for delivery the following Wednesday
• meals prepared by Apetito

Nonprofit program that provides hot or frozen meals for those who have difficulty preparing food

• fee for meals, billed monthly
• available short-term or long-term
• hot meals delivered daily by volunteers (no delivery on statutory holidays)
• frozen meals delivered weekly (suitable for oven or microwave reheating)

Special diets can be accommodated, including:

• diabetic
• low fat
• low residue
• low cholesterol
• low sodium
• gluten free
• allergies
• renal
• minced
• pureed