Practical support · Ontario pilot
A little support.
A clearer next step.
Find community benefits and assistance for food, clothing, household bills, tax help and ways to connect. Explore Canada-wide starting points and a selected Ontario directory, then check the details with the provider.
Find community supportNo account. No personal details. Just useful next steps.
Small, useful, clearly scoped. Canada-wide public programs and referrals, plus selected Ontario resources. This is not a complete national or local directory.
Community benefits & assistance
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211 Canada
211 — community-service referrals
A free starting point for finding government and community support. This is a referral service, not a grant or a local office.
Coverage: Canada-wide referral starting point; services differ by region
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Canada Revenue Agency
Find a free tax clinic
Find community tax clinics for a modest income and a simple tax situation. This entry links to the official locator, not a verified appointment at a specific clinic.
Coverage: Canada-wide clinic locator; Quebec uses a separate volunteer program
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Ontario Electricity Support Program
Help with monthly electricity bills
On-bill electricity credits for eligible low-income households. Check the official program rather than assuming a credit amount.
Coverage: Ontario-wide program; not a local office
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Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
Emergency utility-bill assistance
Possible emergency help if you are behind on electricity or natural-gas bills and face disconnection. This is not a guaranteed payment.
Coverage: Ontario-wide program, accessed through an intake agency
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Energy Affordability Program
Free electricity-saving measures
Income-eligible households may receive electricity-saving measures such as an assessment or an energy-saving kit. Not every household receives the same measures.
Coverage: Ontario-wide program; eligibility and available measures vary
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City of Toronto — Ontario Works
Basic-cost support, including clothing
Ontario Works financial assistance may include money for clothing and other household costs for people who meet the criteria. This is not a stand-alone clothing grant or a clothing pickup service.
Coverage: Toronto administration of Ontario Works; financial help, not a clothing bank
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City of Toronto
Welcome Policy — recreation fee subsidy
A recreation-fee credit for eligible Toronto residents and families, used towards City recreation programs and memberships. It is not cash or a guarantee of a place in a program.
Coverage: Toronto residents; City-operated recreation programs
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Feed the Need in Durham
The Market Community Food Program
A market-style food bank at Iroquois Park Sports Centre, 500 Victoria Street West, Whitby. The Town describes pre-registration for the shopping-style experience; confirm current booking arrangements.
Coverage: Whitby location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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All Saints’ Anglican Church
All Saints’ Anglican Church — food bank
The Town lists a food bank at 300 Dundas Street West, Whitby. Confirm access before visiting.
Coverage: Whitby location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Kendalwood Food Bank
Kendalwood Food Bank
The Town lists a food bank at 300 Kendalwood Road, Whitby. Confirm access before visiting.
Coverage: Whitby location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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The Salvation Army Food Bank Whitby
The Salvation Army Food Bank Whitby
The Town of Whitby lists this public-facing location as a food bank. Confirm eligibility and access arrangements before travel. Address: 710 McQuay Blvd, Whitby, ON L1P 1R3.
Coverage: Whitby location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Whitby Baptist Church Food Bank
Whitby Baptist Church Food Bank
The Town of Whitby lists this public-facing location as a food bank. Confirm eligibility and access arrangements before travel. Address: 411 Gilbert St E, Whitby, ON L1N 1R6.
Coverage: Whitby location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church Food Bank and Support Programs
Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church Food Bank and Support Programs
The Town of Whitby lists this public-facing location as a food bank. Confirm eligibility and access arrangements before travel. Address: 209 Cochrane St, Whitby, ON L1N 5H9.
Coverage: Whitby location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Eden Food for Change — Battleford
Eden Food for Change — Battleford
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 3051 Battleford Rd, Mississauga, Ontario.
Coverage: Mississauga location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Eden Food for Change — Unity
Eden Food for Change — Unity
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 3185 Unity Dr, Unit 2, Mississauga, Ontario.
Coverage: Mississauga location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Seva Food Bank — Wolfedale
Seva Food Bank — Wolfedale
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 3413 Wolfedale Rd, Unit 10, Mississauga, Ontario.
Coverage: Mississauga location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Regeneration Marketplace
Regeneration Marketplace
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 253 Queen St E, Brampton, Ontario.
Coverage: Brampton location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Knights Table
Knights Table
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 73 Hale Rd, Brampton, Ontario.
Coverage: Brampton location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Food Bank
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 44 Church St E, Brampton, Ontario.
Coverage: Brampton location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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North York Harvest — Bathurst-Finch Community Food Bank
North York Harvest — Bathurst-Finch Community Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 580 Finch Ave W, Herb Carnegie Arena, Toronto, Ontario.
Coverage: North York location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Community Share Food Bank
Community Share Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 33 Overland Dr, Church of the Ascension, Toronto, Ontario.
Coverage: North York location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Flemingdon Community Food Bank
Flemingdon Community Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 10 Gateway Blvd, Basement Unit 154, Toronto, Ontario.
Coverage: North York location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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The Salvation Army — Yorkwoods Food Bank
The Salvation Army — Yorkwoods Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 20 Yorkwoods Gate, Toronto, Ontario.
Coverage: North York location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Oakdale Community Centre Food Bank
Oakdale Community Centre Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 350 Grandravine Dr, Oakdale Community Centre, Toronto, Ontario.
Coverage: North York location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Daily Bread — New Toronto Street Food Bank
Daily Bread — New Toronto Street Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 191 New Toronto St, Toronto, Ontario.
Coverage: Etobicoke location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Norseman Community Food Bank
Norseman Community Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 763 Royal York Rd, Toronto, Ontario.
Coverage: Etobicoke location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities Food Bank
Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 4100 Lawrence Ave E, Main Floor, Toronto, Ontario.
Coverage: Scarborough location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Markham Food Bank
Markham Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 190 Bullock Dr, Unit 11, Markham, Ontario.
Coverage: Markham location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Richmond Hill Community Food Bank
Richmond Hill Community Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 55 Newkirk Rd, Richmond Hill, Ontario.
Coverage: Richmond Hill location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Vaughan Food Bank
Vaughan Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 5732 Highway 7, Units 3 & 4, Woodbridge, Ontario.
Coverage: Vaughan location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Fare Share Food Bank Oakville
Fare Share Food Bank Oakville
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 1097 North Service Rd E, Unit 1, Oakville, Ontario.
Coverage: Oakville location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Burlington Food Bank
Burlington Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 1254 Plains Rd E, Unit 1A, Burlington, Ontario.
Coverage: Burlington location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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The Salvation Army Khi Community Food Bank
The Salvation Army Khi Community Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 820 Nipissing Rd, Unit 4, Milton, Ontario.
Coverage: Milton location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Caledon Community Services — The Exchange
Caledon Community Services — The Exchange
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 55 Healey Rd, Unit 10, Bolton, Ontario.
Coverage: Caledon location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Durham Community Action Group Food Pantry
Durham Community Action Group Food Pantry
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 91 Station St, Unit 8, Ajax, Ontario.
Coverage: Ajax location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Community Food Bank
St. Paul’s on-the-Hill Community Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 1535 Pickering Parkway, Pickering, Ontario.
Coverage: Pickering location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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The Salvation Army Oshawa Food Bank
The Salvation Army Oshawa Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 45 King St E, Oshawa, Ontario.
Coverage: Oshawa location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Newmarket Food Pantry
Newmarket Food Pantry
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 1251 Gorham St, Units 8 & 9, Newmarket, Ontario.
Coverage: Newmarket location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Aurora Food Pantry
Aurora Food Pantry
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 16 Mary St, Unit 6, Aurora, Ontario.
Coverage: Aurora location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Georgetown Bread Basket
Georgetown Bread Basket
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 49B Mountainview Rd N, Georgetown, Ontario.
Coverage: Halton Hills location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank
Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 86 Ringwood Dr, Unit 24, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario.
Coverage: Whitchurch-Stouffville location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Georgina Community Food Pantry
Georgina Community Food Pantry
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 20849 Dalton Rd, Sutton West, Ontario.
Coverage: Georgina location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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The Salvation Army Bowmanville Food Bank
The Salvation Army Bowmanville Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 75 Liberty St S, Bowmanville, Ontario.
Coverage: Clarington location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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King Township Food Bank
King Township Food Bank
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 518 Main St, Schomberg, Ontario.
Coverage: King location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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Holland Landing Food Pantry
Holland Landing Food Pantry
A source-listed public food-support location. Confirm eligibility, registration and current access before travelling. Address: 19513 Yonge St, Holland Landing, Ontario.
Coverage: East Gwillimbury location; catchment and eligibility require provider confirmation
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