Food and delivery service
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- Newmarket Food Pantry Emergency food supply for 10-14 days for residents of Newmarket and East Gwillimbury. Call 905-895-6825 ext 120 Tuesdays 9am - 1 pm to book appointment for food hamper delivery.
- Take-out meals available from Inn From the Cold and community partners.
- Food Bank of York Region (FBYR) Home delivery of food, household consumables and personal products. First-come, first-served for those eligible. Order online
- Routes Connecting Communities Ride and delivery service. Reduced cost or 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 contactless meal, grocery and prescription delivery orders for CHATS clients. Call 1-877-452-4287 or voicemail box 905-713-3373 extension 7021 or email seniorshelp@chats.on.ca
- Rose of Sharon Find programs for pregnant and parenting young mothers. Call 1-877-516-3715.
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Shelter and crisis support
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- Inn From the Cold offers a Seasonal Overnight Shelter. Service includes dinner, showers, clothing, laundry facilities, voicemail/internet services, social service workers and sleeping accommodations. The shelter serves those 16 years of age and older (minors welcome but Inn From the Cold must notify others).
The shelter opens for intake at 7 p.m. Space is available on a nightly first-come first-served basis till capacity.
Inn From the Cold, 510 Penrose St. Call 905-895-8889 or email info@innfromthecold.ca for more information.
- Belinda's Place Drop-by support and services for women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Call 289-366-4673 or text 905-955-7274 to book appointment.
- Emergency housing for individuals and couples 1-877-464-9675 ext. 76140, families with children 1-888-554-5525.
- Newmarket Drop-By Program to warm up, take a shower, access the Internet, and get lunch and snacks.
Drop by Monday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed weekends and holidays)
Lounge 1 in Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, 100 Eagle Street West, Newmarket (Entrance on the southeast side of the building). Call 647-512-8754 for more information.
- Loft/Crosslinks Outreach van for access to food, clothing and shoes, sleeping bags, tents, tarps and blankets, needle exchange supplies. Information and referrals to shelters and other community support. Call 1-866-553-4053 between 2pm and 9pm 7 days a week to arrange a meeting place and time.
- Here to Help Line offers quick access to free phone counselling services for parents and caregivers and children.
Available Monday to Thursday between 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- COPE Community Crisis Response Service for persons who are having a mental health crisis, and their family or friends call or text 1-855-310-COPE (2673). Online Live text or chat 7 a.m. to midnight.
- Kids Help Phone Free confidential help 24/7 online or call 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868.
- CHATS COVID-19 Support Services Call for support with getting food and groceries, prescriptions, urgent personal support and homemaking services, getting to medical appointments or if you need to talk to someone. Virtual social and wellness programs 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.
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Employment and legal help
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Government assistance
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- York Support Services's Up Hub and Up Your Life guide peer-based guide with contact information for over 400 community agencies and services.
- Regional Municipality of York Programs and resources for people in abusive situations, people experiencing homelessness, supports for tenants and landlords, as well as persons with disabilities, caregivers, seniors and newcomers. Call Access York 1-877-464-9675 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or dial 2-1-1 24 hours a day.
- 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.
- Newmarket Chamber of Commerce's business support resources Information on business supports by the Federal, Provincial, Municipal governments as well as grants, funding, PPE information.
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COVID-19
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- Book a vaccine appointment or get a vaccine receipt:
- Visit trusted sources of information on COVID-19:
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