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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.

Overnight centres

The following organizations offer the overnight opportunities:
Organization	Hours	Additional Information
Do Unto Others (DUO) 454 Simcoe St. S. 905-213-9580	Daily 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Nightly 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.	Doors open at 8:00 p.m. First come, first served

Meal options

The following organizations offer meals and supports:
Organization	Hours	Additional Information
Durham Outlook 227 Simcoe St. S. 905-431-1796	Monday to Friday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.	Meal tickets available from: Gate 3:16 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Back Door Mission – Mission United (Thursdays & Fridays) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meal tickets can be purchased at the door for $1.50 or provided free for individuals with no ticket and no money.
First Light Foundation of Hope 253 Simcoe St. S 289-481-2032	Breakfast meal to go Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.	Cell phone charging available Shower and washrooms available Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gate 3:16 64 Albany St. 905-432-5316	Breakfast Monday to Friday 8:15 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.	Drop-in Age: 24+ Wheelchair accessible Cell phone charging available. (Talk to a Manager first) Washrooms and showers available Free Laundry services Clothing available Tuesday and Thursday
Mission United via Back Door Mission 66 Simcoe St. S 905-728-4664	Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take out meals 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Wheelchair accessible Pantry available 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Washrooms available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cell phone charging available Washrooms available Showers available Monday to Friday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mission United: Medical Walk-in open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: offering Mental Health, Crisis Counselling, Addiction Support Services, Housing Navigation & Supplies, Ontario Works support. Hair stylist: Thursday's 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spiritual care and recovery 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Drop-in after hours recovery group at 3 p.m.: A.A. Meeting. All are welcome Harm Reduction is on-site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Refuge 300 Court St. 905-404-2420	Breakfast Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lunch Monday to Friday 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner Monday to Friday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.	Age: 16 to 26 Drop In/Hangout Meals are served or available for take-out Laundry/Shower 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cell phone charging availability. (Ask before plugging in)

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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

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Food Bank listings
Organization	Location and Contact	Hours
Abundant Life Gospel Centre Food Bank	17 Erie St. 905-433-1438	Saturday 3rd Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Adventist Community Services Centre Note: Call to place order and receive time for pick up.	1170 King St. E. 905-433-8800 [email protected]	Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Carea Oshawa: Food Security Program Note: for clients of Carea by appointment only	115 Grassmere Ave. 905-723-0036	Monday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Durham Outlook	227 Simcoe St. S. 905-431-1796	Saturday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Knox Presbyterian Church	147 Simcoe St. N. 905-728-8673	2nd and 4th Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
New Life Neighbourhood Centre 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.
Salvation Army	45 King St. 905-723-7422 ext. 221	By appointment only.
Simcoe Hall Settlement House Note: Proof of identification for yourself and all members of your household and proof of income required.	387 Simcoe St. S. Phone: 905-728-7525	Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.* (*seniors only) and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday: : 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Peter's Anglican Church 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.
Zion Hope	409 Adelaide Ave. E. 905-436-3255	Thursday 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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