There are many programs and services available in Elgin St. Thomas and Oxford County. Programs, dates, and times may change. For questions about the programs, please call the organization listed.
To suggest updates to the information listed here, contact us at:
Email: healthyeating@swpublichealth.ca
Phone: 1-800-922-0096
Community gardens are greenspaces and garden plots where community residents can grow food, plant flowers, and enjoy nature.
| Community Gardens |
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Moore Food Garden
St. Thomas Public Library - Seed Library |
Learn more about community meals programs in Elgin County, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas.
| Elgin County |
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The Family Central 62 Talbot St. E, Aylmer
519-765-2444
The Food Security Program: Coffee and meal, Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm
West Elgin Community Health Centre - The Hub 146 Munroe St., West Lorne 519-768-1715 ext. 2319 Soup’s On: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 11:30am (guest speaker & eat in or take lunch to go) cost: donations accepted Pre-registration is required (ext. 2319) |
| Oxford County |
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Avondale United Church
60 Harvey St., Tillsonburg
519-842-5532
Community meal (summer): Thursdays in June and July: 11:30 am - 12:30pm
*Day of the week may vary after June and July
Faith Presbyterian Church (Open Doors)
101 Bidwell St., Tillsonburg
519-401-7495
Community Meal: Fridays 5:00pm
First Baptist Church
603 Adelaide St., Woodstock
519-537-5261
Lunch program: Not running during Covid. Possible restart in October
Operation Sharing- Bullwinkle's Eatery
22 Wilson St., Woodstock (College Ave United Church)
519-539-3361
Take out lunch: Pay as you are able Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 12:00 - 1:00pm
Operation Sharing - The Inn at Old St. Paul's Church
723 Dundas St., Woodstock (back of the hall)
519-537-3912
Overnight shelter and meal: Doors open at 7:30pm, followed by a meal
Hours may change; call for more information
Oxford Community Support Services Network
550 Ingersoll Ave., Woodstock
1-888-866-7518
central Intake: Provides referrals to meals and nutrition services offered in Oxford
St. Paul's United Church
88 Bidwell St., Tillsonburg
519-688-0011
Hot meal/take out meal: Offered October - April, Saturdays 11:30 am-12:30pm
St. Vincent De Paul's, St. Marys
51 Venison St. W, Tillsonburg
519-842-3224 ext. 5
Friendship takeout dinner: 3rd Wednesday of the month: 4:00pm-5:00pm
The Refuge United Church
285 Dundas St., Woodstock (United Church)
519-537-6755
The Refuge Woodstock on Facebook
Take out lunch: Monday - Friday 12:30pm
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| St. Thomas |
| The Elgin St. Thomas Food Providers Network provides take out and dine in meals. To view their calendar of events, please visit their facebook page. |
Learn more about emergency food services and food banks in Elgin County, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas.
| Elgin County |
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Aylmer Food Bank – The Corner Cupboard 29 John St. N, Aylmer
Caring Cupboard Food Bank Port Stanley and Area Community Cupboard St. Paul’s Church West Elgin Community Health Centre – The Hub West Elgin Daffodil Auxiliary Welfare
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| Oxford County |
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Cycles of Life – Community Outreach Table
Faith Presbyterian Church (Open Doors) Helping Hands Blandford-Blenheim Helping Hand Food Bank Tillsonburg Ingersoll and District InterChurch Committee - Caring Through Sharing Operation Sharing - Food for Friends Ingersoll Operation Sharing - Food for Friends Woodstock Salvation Army Ingersoll Salvation Army Norwich Salvation Army Tillsonburg Salvation Army Woodstock St. Vincent De Paul’s, St. Marys Tavistock Assistance Program (TAP) |
| St. Thomas |
| Salvation Army Community Services
105 Edward St., Unit 5, St. Thomas
St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank 24 John St., St. Thomas
St. Thomas Seventh-Day Adventist Church community services 380 Manor Rd., St. Thomas (community services building behind the church)519-673-2377 Giveaway: 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:00-8:00pm, providing clothing, small housewares, and emergency groceries. |
Good Food Box Elgin is a bulk buying food program that provides you with fruits and vegetables at a reduced price.
- St. Thomas location: Destination Church 226-927-5223
- St. Thomas location: Explore Church gfbexplorechurch@gmail.com
- West Lorne location: West Elgin Community Health Centre 519-768-1715 ext. 2224
Learn about local meal delivery services in Elgin County, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas.
| Elgin Community Support Services Network |
| 175 S Edgeware Rd, St. Thomas 1-888-866-7527 Meal delivery service for adults 55 years and older and individuals with developmental disabilities Hot meal program: Monday – Friday Frozen meal program: delivery every 2 weeks |
| Ingersoll Seniors Centre |
| 250 Ingersoll St. S, Ingersoll 519-485-2269 www.ingersollseniors.com Grocery buddy program: Volunteers pick and deliver groceries Frozen meals: delivery or pick up Meals on Wheels: volunteers deliver meals Monday-Friday over the lunch hour Curb side pick-up meal delivery: Tuesdays Call for program details and fees |
| VON Oxford - Meals on Wheels |
| 519-539-1231 press 0 www.vonoxford.ca/meals-on-wheels Meal delivery service for seniors or adults with disabilities that are unable to cook or shop for themselves Hot meal program: Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm Frozen meal program: delivery every 2 weeks Delivery available in Woodstock and Tavistock; pick up also available |