Help for the Holidays

List curated by Grandview Kids’ Social Work Services Team

The following organizations offer programs and services to lend a helping hand around the holiday season. They may be able to offer assistance with food, clothing and/or toys. Please contact them directly for further information. Typically registration starts in early November. Registration is either over the phone or online. Families can choose one organization of their choice.

Ajax/Pickering Salvation Army

Tel: 905-427-7123   

Address: 122 Hunt Street, Ajax

Serves residents of Ajax, Pickering and Uxbridge.

To register, email: james.dark@salvationarmy.ca

Bowmanville Salvation Army

Tel: 905-623-2185   

Address: 75 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville

Serves Clarington residents. Call to book a registration appointment any Monday or Friday until December 3.

Oshawa Salvation Army

Tel: 905-723-7422

Address: 45 King Street East, Oshawa

https://saoshawa.ca/ – registration online for Oshawa and Port Perry residents.

Simcoe Hall Settlement House

Tel: 905-728-7525

Address: 387 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa

Serves Oshawa residents.

Toy Program registration is full, families will be placed on a waitlist. https://simcoehall.com/

Holiday food hampers will be available from the food bank as of Monday, November 30, 2021.

Southside Worship Center

Tel: 905-428-1985

Address: 55 Emperor Street, Ajax

Serves Ajax/Pickering residents.

Online registration https://southsideworship.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1055289

St. Andrew’s Community Outreach Program

Tel: 905-668-4022

Address: 209 Cochrane Street, Whitby

Serves anyone in Durham Region.

You can also find out more information on the Region of Durham’s Food Resource Directory website: https://www.durham.ca/en/living-here/food-banks.aspx  

Happy Holidays!