There are a large number of resources in the Guelph area for people in need.

If I've forgotten something, please let me know and I will add it!

  1. Huge list of Emergency Food Access programs in Guelph - https://www.gwpoverty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COVID-19-Guelph-Food-Access-January-2022-update.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0AMN7bjo4MAhb2zE5Wd1WcHBGw2NaYJgIRH7JfiFNmzDRxlexkAbatffc
  2. There are lots of resources available through the Guelph Neighborhood Support Coalition - go to their main page at http://guelphneighbourhoods.org/neighbourhood-groups/ to enter your address and locate your neighborhood group!
  3. New for summer 2022 - Community FEWD (Food Equity With Dignity) - https://sites.google.com/guelphneighbourhoods.org/fewdca/home
  4. Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis - https://www.facebook.com/gwwic
  5. Guelph Community Poverty Relief, aka The Bench - https://www.facebook.com/groups/oops.guelph
  6. Facebook Group - Hungry Guelph - https://www.facebook.com/groups/HungryGuelph/
  7. Facebook Group - A Little Relief - https://www.facebook.com/groups/alittlerelief/
  8. Facebook Group - Guelph Diaper Relief Project - https://www.facebook.com/groups/3648963718664457/
  9. The Seed - https://theseedguelph.ca
  10. List of social assistance programs through the Province of Ontario, including Ontario Works and ODSP - https://www.ontario.ca/page/social-assistance
  11. Access guides for Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination - https://www.gwpoverty.ca/resources/access-guides/
  12. Facebook Group - Guelph Food Share - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2685972098382959/
  13. Hope House - https://www.facebook.com/HOPEHouseGuelph/
  14. The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington - https://www.facebook.com/ChildrensFdnGW/
  15. Shelldale Family Gateway - https://www.facebook.com/ShelldaleFG/
  16. Royal City Mission - https://www.facebook.com/rcmguelph/
  17. Child Care Subsidies - https://www.ontario.ca/page/child-care-subsidies
  18. Public school funding for field trips, coats, boots - approach your school administration
  19. Scouts may have subsidies - https://www.scouts.ca/
  20. Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County (IDAWC) - https://ldawc.ca/
  21. New Life Christian Reformed Church of Guelph - https://www.newlifecrc.net/
  22. Facebook Group - Before it Hits the Landfill Guelph - https://www.facebook.com/groups/490467991518605
  23. Database for Canadian scholarships - ScholarshipsCanada.com
  24. Blessings4Babies - https://www.facebook.com/Blessings4BabiesGabrielProject/
  25. You can try trading on many FB trade groups for what you need
  26. Living better on less - website http://www.livingbetteronless.ca on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livingbetteronless
  27. Guelph Tool Library - The Guelph Tool Library is a lending library of tools where you can borrow items for food preparation, food preservation, gardening, renovation, arts, etc. - website - https://guelphtoollibrary.org/ - on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/guelphtoollibrary
  28. Help with pet supplies - the Pet Pantry - [email protected] 
  29. Guelph Humane Society offers several programs including Pet Food Bank, No Cost Spay/Neuter (I think you need to financially qualify), Emergency Pet Boarding and helping house pets from women fleeing domestic violence - https://guelphhumane.ca
  30. County of Wellington Social Services - https://www.wellington.ca/en/social-services/social-services.aspx
  31. County of Wellington Housing Stability Programme - https://www.wellington.ca/en/social-services/emergencyenergyprogramme.aspx
  32. The Salvation Army - Guelph Citadel - https://www.guelphsa.ca/
  33. Ontario Electricity Support - https://ontarioelectricitysupport.ca/
  34. Guelph Hydro Payment Assistance - https://www.guelphhydro.com/en/billing-payments-and-moves/payment-assistance.aspx
  35. North End Harvest Market - http://guelphneighbourhoods.org/programs/north-end-harvest-market/
  36. Free Food Fridays from the Two Rivers Neighborhood group - posted here - https://www.facebook.com/tworiversng
  37. Emergency Assistance Ontario - https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-emergency-assistance?fbclid=IwAR04DhvwR4b3bP44_XIsOONV3pC2LX6wCsL4qlaXxfn7Rhe2MdWxNAMfuf4
  38. Lutherwood - https://www.lutherwood.ca/
  39. Facebook Page - Your Downtown Guelph Friends - https://www.facebook.com/downtownguelphfolks - Your Downtown Guelph Friends is a youth led initiative providing meals on the streets of Guelph on Friday and Sundays, groceries, grocery bag program downtown, supplies amongst other supports. We are trauma informed, culturally sensitive and operate services with no barriers or questions asked. All are welcome!
  40. You may be eligible to receive emergency financial assistance under the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). Please contact the United Way Simcoe Muskoka at 1-855-487-LEAP (5327) for more information.