Food Security
Feed Scarborough
(416) 936-3975 https://scarboroughfoodsecurityinitiative.com/programmes
Umbrella organization with links to 5 Scarborough in person food banks plus an online food bank. The food banks include:
Clairlea, Oakridge, Rouge Park, Cliffside, Kennedy Road and Markham Road
Black Food Toronto
(416) 832-5639 available from 10am – 6pm https://blackfoodtoronto.com/
The Afri-Can FoodBasket is a community based non-profit organization that champions Food Justice and Food Sovereignty for Toronto’s African, Caribbean, Black (ACB) community. Weekly deliveries of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at no cost to members of the ACB community who need support in accessing healthy culturally sensitive food.
Muslim Welfare Canada
416-335-9994 https://www.muslimwelfarecentre.com/
Operates a food bank that provides individuals and families with non-perishable food items and halal meat.
Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto
416-963-9963 https://nwrct.ca/
Food Bank - for Aboriginal women and their families/emergency supply of milk and diapers. Women must be registered with the Native Women’s Centre and have Indigenous status or a letter verifying ancestry.
Financial Supports
The Financial Relief Navigator
(416) 968-2236 https://cfee.org/the-financial-relief-navigator-prosper-canada/
Online guide to government benefits that can help provide more money to struggling families.
Education Bank and Family Service Centre
(416) 546 -1467 https://www.parentsengagedineducation.ca/family-service-centre
Provides free school supplies, books, basic learning resources and tutoring to children.
Jumpstart
1.844.YES.PLAY (937.7529) https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/pages/individual-child-grants
Provides financial assistance to families in need to enable their kids to participate in a sport or physical activity.
The Housing Help Centre of Toronto
(416) 285-8070 https://www.shhc.ca/housing-help-toronto
The Housing Help Centre works with both individuals and families in the City of Toronto to find and maintain affordable, safe housing.
Toronto Rent Bank
416-397-RENT (7368) https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/housing-support/financial-support-for-renters/toronto-rent-bank/
Toronto Rent Bank grants provide support to Toronto residents who are behind on their rent or need help with a rental deposit.
Non-Urgent Medical Help
Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities
(416) 642-9445 https://schcontario.ca/programs/health-services/community-health-centre/
Three community health centres (CHCs) located across Scarborough staffed by doctors, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, social workers, dietitians, chiropodists (foot care specialists), and medical secretaries. Together, they provide medical care and health-related services such as check-ups, immunizations, diabetic foot care, nutrition counselling, social support services, and harm reduction (free condom program, needle exchange, point of care HIV testing). Families without OHIP can access medical services.
Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries
(416) 423-3099 https://www.toronto-college-dental.org/dental-patient-services.html
Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries Inc. provides affordable dental services to the public. Students under the guidance of registered staff offer a full range of dental services.
University of Toronto - Faculty of Dentistry
(416) 864-8000 https://patients.dentistry.utoronto.ca/contact-information
The Faculty of Dentistry is an educational institution where students, under the supervision of registered dentists, operate 12 different clinics under the regulations of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.
George Brown College WAVE Dental Clinic
(416) 415-4547
Students from the School of Dental Health work with faculty to provide dental services to the public at the WAVE Dental Clinic. Clients provide a learning opportunity for George Brown students and get professional low-cost dental care at the same time! Services include new dentures, a new filling , teeth examinations and cleanings.
The WAVE clinic does not provide emergency dental treatment. Dental services are only available during the school year. Services are suspended during school closures and on statuary holidays.
Download a copy of the WAVE brochure
Toronto Public Health Dental Clinics
(416) 916-0204 https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/dental-and-oral-health-services/free-dental-care/
Free dental services available to eligible children and youth (0-17 years), adults enrolled in selected Toronto Public Health programs, and seniors (65 years and older).
Healthy Smiles
1-844-296-6306 https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-dental-care
Healthy Smiles Ontario is a government-funded dental program that provides free preventive, routine, and emergency dental services for children and youth 17 years old and under from low-income households.
CEE (Careers, Education, Empowerment)
(416) 492-3000 https://ceetoronto.org/
The CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals is a charity dedicated to addressing economic and social barriers affecting black youth ages 14 and over. Our activities are focused on youth workforce development, education, and advocacy to influence systems and policy.