Community Information

Food and delivery service

• Newmarket Food Pantry Call to book appointment for food hamper delivery 905-895-6823 x120
• York Region Food Network - Community Meals take-out meals available from community agencies and churches
• Routes Connecting Communities Ride and delivery service. Free delivery of food hampers, medication and groceries for those eligible. Friendly calls for people who are frightened and/or socially isolated 905-722-4616 or email info@routescc.org
• Meals on Wheels (CHATS) Call for meal delivery orders for CHATS clients - only order what you need 1-877-452-4287
• Rose of Sharon Call for counselling support for pregnant and parenting young moms experiencing higher levels of anxiety and stress. Delivering care packages of diapers, wipes, baby formula and cereal 905-853-5514
• CHATS COVID-19 Support Services Call for support with getting food and groceries, urgent personal support and homemaking services, getting to medical appointments or if you need to talk to someone 1-877-452-4287

Shelter and crisis support

• COPE Community Crisis Response Service for persons who are having a mental health crisis, and their family or friends call 1-855-310-COPE (2673)
• Inn From the Cold Overnight shelter extended to May 31. Shelter is first-come, first-served and opens Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. Daytime Drop-in program closed until further notice. Located at 510 Penrose St, 905-898-1274
• CHATS COVID-19 Support Services Call for support with getting food and groceries, urgent personal support and homemaking services, getting to medical appointments or if you need to talk to someone 1-877-452-4287
• Salvation Army - Northridge Church support with food, clothing, furniture, rent, energy assistance, recovery support and more. Call or visit website to request help 905-895-6276

Employment and legal help

• ACCES Employment Register for online webinars for job seekers and online ESL chats, access online Resource Centre and call 647-827-1241 for help accessing Employment Ontario programs.
• Jobskills Register for online workshops and events. One-on-one employment counselling for jobseekers and employers call 1-866-592-6278 or email info@jobskills.org.
• JVC Youth Reach York Region Over the phone and online employment support for youth ages 15 to 30. Call Tim Greenwood 905-713-6244 or Samia Nuru 647-462-8117.
• RNC Employment Services Offers online workshops, Hot Jobs page for urgent and current local job opportunities. Call 905-727-3777 and press 0 to book phone appointment.
• CONTACT Employment Services Call 905-778-9059 for help with interview skills, job search and resume development. Call 905-778-9059 or email heather@contactsouthsimcoe.ca or natasha@contactsouthsimcoe.ca.
• Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) answers questions about your legal rights related to employment, housing, family and more.

Government assistance

• Ontario Emergency Assistance Apply online or call 1-877-464-9675 for short term financial help to pay for food and housing.
• Federal Government Assistance Programs and services for individuals, families and businesses including increases to government benefits and tax credits, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), student loan relief, small business wage subsidies, business credit and more.

COVID-19 Updates

Visit trusted sources for information and updates:

• Town of Newmarket COVID-19
• Regional Municipality of York COVID-19
• Ontario Public Health COVID-19
• Government of Canada COVID-19 and Covid-19 Support App.