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 centres
| Organization | Hours | Additional Information |
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Back Door Mission Mission United 66 Simcoe St. S. (Bagot St. door)
December 25, 26 & January 1: |
Overnight Program December 1, 2023 until
Warming Centre December 1, 2023 until Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Clinical admission only based on
Drop-In. Bag and coat check is required. |
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Do Unto Others (DUO) Address: 446 Simcoe St. S., Unit D, Oshawa Phone: 905-213-9580 |
Winter Warming Daily: 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. |
Men and women, pets welcome **Additional space coming in January*** |
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. |
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First Light Foundation of Hope 253 Simcoe St. S. 289-481-2032 |
Breakfast to go Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. |
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64 Albany St. 905-432-5316 |
Breakfast Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Lunch Monday to Friday 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday Lunch (2nd & 4th each month) 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday Meal: 3 p.m. |
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Mission United via Back Door Mission 66 Simcoe St. S. 905-728-4664
December 25, 26 & January 1:
December 15 & 29: |
Take out meals Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Saturday available services
Note: Indoor services including washroom access are not available. |
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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. Family Dinner Friday 6 p.m. to 8 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
Find food bank options in Oshawa.
| Organization | Location and Contact | Hours |
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17 Erie St. 905-433-1438 |
Saturday 3rd Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
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Adventist Community Services Centre Note: Call to place order and receive time for pick up. |
1170 King St. E. 905-433-8800 |
Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
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Carea Oshawa: |
115 Grassmere Ave. 905-723-0036 |
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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. |
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Note: Proof of identification and income required at preregistration. |
33 Olive Ave. 905-922-6633 |
Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
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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. |
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Willow Park |
610 Beatrice St. E. #15 289-600-2265 |
Every other Monday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
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409 Adelaide Ave. E. 905-436-3255 |
Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. |