Support Calendar
Support for unsheltered individuals continues to be an ongoing collaborative effort between the Region, City, service agencies and the faith community. The following information lists social services agencies and faith-based organizations that can give unsheltered residents access to food options, washrooms, showers and a safe place to sleep.
Warming / Cooling options
View all Region of Durham overnight and cooling options for unsheltered individuals
Meal options
Organization | Hours | Additional Information |
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227 Simcoe St. S. 905-431-1796 |
Monday to Friday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
Meal tickets available from:
Meal tickets can be purchased at the door for $1.50 or provided free for individuals with no ticket and no money. |
64 Albany St. 905-432-5316 |
Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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Mission United via Back Door Mission 66 Simcoe St. S. 905-728-4664 |
Take out meals Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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300 Court St. 905-404-2420
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Breakfast Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lunch Monday to Friday 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. |
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Find food bank options in our community
Shelters
The Region of Durham is responsible for social housing. It has shelters for single men, women with and without children, and youth. In addition, individuals can stay at an emergency shelter throughout the year if they have lost their housing and have no other place to go. View the Region of Durham's Housing-Focused Shelter Locations or visit the Emergency Shelters for Victims of Violence webpages for more information.
If you see or know someone in need of immediate emergency shelter, call 9-1-1.
Additional resources are available on the Durham Region Social Services Department webpage for vulnerable individuals, including those concerned about income, shelter, food security, mental health or transportation.
Food banks
Organization | Location and Contact | Hours |
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1170 King St. E. 905-433-8800 |
By appointment Call Monday to Thursday before 3:30 p.m. to place order and receive time for pick up. |
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Mission United via Back Door Mission
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66 Simcoe St. S. 905-728-4664 |
Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
227 Simcoe St. S. 905-431-1796 |
Saturday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
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Knox Presbyterian Church |
147 Simcoe St. N. 905-728-8673 |
2nd and 4th Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
Note: Proof of identification and income required at preregistration. |
33 Olive Ave. 905-922-6633 |
Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
45 King St. 905-723-7422 ext. 221 |
By appointment only. |
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Note: Proof of identification for yourself and all members of your household |
387 Simcoe St. S. Phone: 905-728-7525 |
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Note: Closed the 5th Tuesday of the month |
1175 Cedar St. 905-728-8080 |
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. |
Willow Park |
610 Beatrice St. E. #15 289-600-2265 |
Every other Monday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
409 Adelaide Ave. E. 905-436-3255 |
Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. |