Emergency Resources
Residents who need to access, or are seeking information on, social and community supports and services, should call 211 for non-emergency requests and information.
211 is a 24/7 help line and web service that connects residents to social and community services.
U of T Food Bank
Contact: Terri Nikolaevsky (terri@utsu.ca)
Tel: 416-978-4911 ext. 224
The U of T Food Bank is available in the Student Commons Building, 230 College Street, entrance off of Huron Street. It runs 12-3:00 pm every other Friday. Students must make an appointment online two days prior and check other details at https://www.utsu.ca/food-bank/.
Additional resources can be found: https://utfoodbank.tech/additional-resources/
Salvation Army
Tel: 416-304-1982
72 River Street Emergency food bank.
Proof of need and ID required. Phone in advance; private appointments provided. Showers and washing machines available.
519 Church Street Community Centre
Tel: 416-392-6874
Drop-in lunch and supper on Sundays.
Clothing bank open on Tuesdays from 6pm to 8pm and Thursdays from 10am to 3pm. Family Resource Centre offers a wide variety of support services for caregivers and children, including clothing exchange (Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm). Proof of need and ID NOT required.
Scott Mission
Tel: 416-923-8872 (men)
Tel: 416-923-3916 (women and families)
502 Spadina Avenue Clothing and food bank available.
Proof of need and ID required. Phone in advance; private appointments provided. Specialized services for women and families.
Cecil Street Community Centre
Tel: 416-392-1090
58 Cecil Street Community
Kitchen, cooking and crafts for women and children. Clothing available; toy library.
St. Stephen’s Community House
Tel: 416-964-8747
370 College Street (College and Brunswick)
Drop-in breakfast and lunch. Many additional services; call for further details.
Daily Bread Food Bank
Tel: 416-203-0500
Call for location nearest you.
Proof of address, income and ID often required.
Tel: 416-203-3011
380 College St (College and Borden)
Other Resources For Families in Need
Consolidated Credit Counseling Services of Canada
Credit Counselling Service of Toronto (Credit Canada)