The cold weather is here! In an effort to make sure everyone has somewhere warm to go, there are a number of great service providers opening their doors and offering resources this winter season.
The City of Guelph and Wellington County are in the process of finalizing a cold weather alert process in periods of extreme weather. Once finalized, information will be shared with the media, the public, emergency first responders, and social service agencies. The Poverty Task Force will provide updates as information becomes available.
The following resources are currently available throughout the winter:
Chalmers Downtown – 40 Baker Street
www.chalmerscenter.ca | 519-822-8778
Morning Cafe: Mondays & Tuesdays 10am-12pm
(Coffee, oatmeal, and social time)
Pantry: Wednesdays 7-8pm & Fridays 10am-12pm
(Coffee, snacks, clothing, and food)
Chalmers West – 577 Willow Road
(Coffee, pantry open, & social time)
(Coffee/tea, snacks, hot showers, ID clinic, and social time)
Winter Emergency Kits: While supplies last
(Include: Hats, mitts, wool socks, sleeping bags/fleece blankets as needed – boots and shoes separately)
Drop-In Hours: Coming soon!
Lakeside Hope House – 75 Norfolk Street
lakesidehopehouse.ca | 519-265-4299
(Coffee/tea, food, coats, hats, and mitts)
Community Breakfast: Wednesday 10am
(Coffee/tea, breakfast food)
More information
(shelter from the cold and hot chocolate)
royalcitychurch.org | thelifecentre.ca | 226-706-1570
Light fare & Coffee: Fridays 10am-1pm
www.bbbfguelph.ca | 519-824-8498
(shelter from the cold and coffee)
ibvm.ca/works/justice/welcome-drop-in | 519-837-0080
(shelter from the cold and meals)
*A shelter overflow process exists – no one is turned away.
www.wyndhamhouse.org | 519-822-4400
When the shelter closes in the mornings, youth can go to the Resource Centre. On weekends staff ensure youth have a warm place to go. Long term programs are always open before the shelter is closed.
*A shelter overflow process exists – no one is turned away.
www.40bakerstreet.org | Fresh Start: 519-822-2887
(Take away tables in lobby with food and clothing. Socks, coats, sweaters, foot wear, and hats – child sizes available)
Fresh Start: Tuesday to Friday 12pm-5pm
Art Gallery: Saturday & Sunday 12pm-5pm
Suppers: Tuesday to Friday & Sunday at 4:30pm
