Where to Find support in WAterloo REgion

Please note: This page is just a starting point to guide you. Services and aids are provided by the service providers themselves. Please refer directly to the resource to obtain best information. Please also feel free to contact me to correct, add or remove information. Updated on an as needed basis. Built with best intentions, likely missing much. 
REgion of WAterLoo Covid-19 Supports list
Food Assistance

"Shelters, Services, and Outreach" Row Pocket card

Community meals and hamper resources can be found in sheet below:

Above document sourced from Region of Waterloo page HERE
Food (In addition to services listed above)

Ray of Hope
Waterloo Wayside
Food Not Bombs (Facebook) 
  • Take away meals available at City Hall in Kitchener on Saturdays 430-5:30 PM

Tiny Home Takeout
  • "Grab a bite - Give if you can" meals on Tuesday-Saturday from 5-6:30 PM 
  • Located on Young Street, right near Duke in front of St Mary's Church in downtown Kitchener Young street

Food Bank Waterloo Region 
Resource Map and Support services list 
 
519 Community Collective (Facebook)
Community Fridge KW
  • Located at the Downtown Kitchener Farmers Market 
  • ​Facebook

Going Mobile - Unsheltered Food Support
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House of Friendship
Stanley Park Eats
  • Take away meal available from Stanley Park Community Centre on Wednesdays from 11 AM - Noon 

KW Pet Food Bank - Facebook


Emergency Shelter
To seek emergency shelter assistance please call the Prevention and Diversion Line (519) 624-9133. They are available 24/7 to assist in directing you to shelter.
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Shelter services are provided in collaboration between many local agencies and the Region of Waterloo. Some of these partners include:  Overflow shelter is often as well provided in collaboration between the above agencies, the municipality and variety of local churches through the Out of the Cold program. 
Housing
Social Services - Financial
Ontario Disability Supports Program
  • Apply online at the link above
  • The Kitchener-Waterloo office is located at 715 Fischer Hallman Rd., Unit 301, Kitchener
  •  Reach them by phone at (519) 886-4700, or toll free at 1-800-441-9820. 

Ontario Works - Region of Waterloo
  • Applying, Receiving, and appealing a decision found at the link above
  • Phone (519) 883-2100 to apply by phone between the hours of 9 AM and 3PM, Monday to Friday
  • Local office locations are:
    • 235 King St. E., Kitchener
    • 99 Regina St. S., Waterloo
    • 150 Main St., Cambridge
  • Locations are open 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday to Friday

Ontario Energy Support Program
  • Provides low income households with a credit towards their energy costs, applied directly to the bill
  • ​Apply at above link​
Physical, Mental, and Dental Health 
MEdiation. Inclusion, and Community Building
Senior Citizens
Addiction
Families and Children