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Salvation Army (Booth Centre Ottawa) may provide emergency assistance, which includes emergency food bank, emergency clothing, and household items; Christmas assistance through the Toy Centre and referrals when required; and summer camps for children. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Youville Centre offers programs and services for at-risk mothers and their children. They offer addictions, mental health and career counselling; breakfast and lunch programs; a food bank; swap shop; parenting and nutrition programs; housing support; and referrals to specialized services. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Caldwell Family Centre and food bank provides food assistance to low-income families and individuals. Core programming includes: adult drop-in; week day breakfast and lunch; computer with Internet access; employment programs; community kitchen; After-School Programs; Clothing Depot; Baby Depot; Toy Library; Settlement support worker available. Read more...

Foster Farm Family House is a community house. It acts as a resource centre with a variety of services and activities for residents of the Foster Farm community, such as daily drop-in; sewing room; after school programs; youth programs; computer access; bread baskets; food bank; and a gently used clothing items. Read more...

Ontario Social Assistance offers Ontario citizens social assistance such as the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Ontario Works and other benefits. Visit their website for more information. Read more...

Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty is a collaboration between several organizations which offers: A medical clinic with doctors and nurses on site; Crisis counselling, harm reduction, withdrawal management, and a calming rest centre; Daily meals and a food pantry; Use of washrooms and showers; Some clothing; Some housing supports; and financial and social assistance. Read more...

Gate 3:16 offers a drop-in centre for those in need (24+). They provide a variety of basic care services such as: Meals; Clothing; Counselling services; Medical Services (Registered Nurse, Optician, Foot Care Specialist) as well as a community centre with space to sit. Visit their website to learn more. Read more...

Denise House offers: Emergency Shelter for women and children fleeing abuse; a 24/7 crisis and support by telephone or in person at the shelter; Food, clothing and personal necessities; Counselling, safety and goal planning; Children’s Programs; and Legal and court support referrals. Visit their website for more information. Phone: 905-728-7311 Toll-free: 1-800-263-3725 Read more...