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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

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Community meals – St. Thomas and Elgin County

St. Thomas Meal Calendar - January 2023

St. Thomas Meal Calendar - February 2023

Community meals – Oxford County


Elgin County and St. Thomas community meals:
Food Providers Network
Holy Angels Church
501 Talbot St, St. Thomas (vestibule entrance)
519-631-3052, 5:30-6:30
Community dinner: Tuesday-Sunday 5:30-6:30pm 

 

Ignite Youth Centre
745 Talbot St., St. Thomas
519-631-8820
www.igniteyouthcentre.ca
After school snack: Monday- Friday, 2:45pm

 

Salvation Army  
380 Elm Street, St. Thomas
519-633-4509
  • Community meal: lunch 3rd Friday of every month, 11:30-12:30pm, 380 Elm St., St. Thomas. Call to confirm dates
  • Mobilize (outreach program) mobile truck providing a hot meal in the community: Mondays 5:30pm. Call for locations and schedule
  • Meal delivery for seniors: Wednesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm within city limits (call to register)
St. Thomas Islamic Centre
55 Southwick St, St. Thomas
519-207-6563
Southwick Takeout kitchen: takeout dinner, 4th Sunday every month (3rd Sunday in December), 4:30-5:30pm

 

The Family Central
62 Talbot St. E, Aylmer
519-765-2444
The Food Security Program: Coffee and meal, Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm

The Grace Café
323 Talbot St., St. Thomas
519-860-2513
The Grace Cafe on Facebook
Coffee, take out or dine in meals: Monday-Saturday 7:00am-11:30am
Clothes and toiletries are available on an as needed basis.

The Inn St. Thomas Elgin (Inn Out of the Cold)
10 Princess Ave., St. Thomas
519-637-9898
www.innoutofthecoldelgin.com
24/7 Shelter: Day time drop in and overnight shelter
Providing food for those experiencing homelessness (3 meals/day)

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 community meals:
Avondale United Church
60 Harvey St., Tillsonburg
519-842-5532
Community meal (summer): Thursdays in June and July: 11:30am-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
www.operationsharing.ca/bullwinke
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
www.operationsharing.ca/services-4
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 meal and nutrition services offered in Oxford

St. Paul’s United Church

88 Bidwell St., Tillsonburg
519-688-0011
Hot meal/takeout meal: Offered October – April, Saturdays 11:30am-12:30am

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
 Cooking Programs
 Coming soon!
 Food Banks and Emergency Food

Food banks and emergency food – St. Thomas and Elgin County
Food banks and emergency food – Oxford County

Elgin St. Thomas food banks and emergency food:

Aylmer Food Bank – The Corner Cupboard
29 John St. N, Aylmer
226-342-7716
cornercupboardaylmer@gmail.com
Tuesdays 9:00am-12:00pm and 3:00-5:00pm (drop in)
Closed August and last 2 weeks of December
Access is once per month.
To register, please bring:
  • ID for all members of the household
  • Proof of address

Caring Cupboard Food Bank
Rodney 221 Stinson St., Rodney
519-785-2026
Call to make an appointment

Port Stanley and Area Community Cupboard
283 Colborne St., Port Stanley
519-782-3122
519-476-4902 (after hours)
Third Tuesday (3:30-6:00pm) and Thursday of that week (10:00am-12:00pm) of each month
Access is once per month.
To register, please bring proof of address (Port Stanley and area)

 

Salvation Army Community Services
105 Edward St., Unit 5, St. Thomas
519-633-4509
Gift cards for FreshCo or Foodland
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm, by appointment only. Please call to book an appointment.
Please bring:

  • ID of all members of household
  • Proof of income
  • Proof of address
St. Paul’s Church
5 Queen St. N., Aylmer
519-773-7152
Community cupboard: anonymous access to a cupboard of non-perishable foods.
Located at the back of the church (parking lot side)

St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank
24 John St., St. Thomas
519-878-3663 (text or call)
operations@stthomaselginfoodbank.org
Monday-Thursday 10:00am-3:00pm
Text or call to order a food hamper
Can access a food hamper every 21 days
To register (or if you haven’t been in over 6 months), please bring:
  • ID for everyone in the household with birthdates
  • Proof of address, if possible
  • Proof of income, if possible (or let them know if employed, or on OW, ODSP, EI, etc.)
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

West Elgin Community Health Centre – The Hub

146 Munroe St., West Lorne
519-768-1715 ext. 2210
Free Little Pantry inside at the Hub: Anonymous access to basic food needs
Self serve – no requirements to access

West Elgin Daffodil Auxiliary Welfare
185 C Currie Rd, Dutton
519-762-5757 (leave a message)
wedaffodilauxiliarywelfare@gmail.com
Food hamper available monthly
No regular hours, but messages are checked regularly (volunteer driven)
Please bring:
  • ID of all members of household
  • Proof of income
  • Proof of address

 

Oxford County food banks and emergency food:


Cycles of Life – Community Outreach Table
226-777-4008
cyclesoflife.fstl@gmail.com
Food and toiletries available for pick up at various sites

  • 22 Wilson St. (parking lot), Woodstock: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 1:00pm-3:00pm
  • Heritage Court downtown gazebo, Ingersoll: Tuesdays 1:00pm-3:00pm
  • Upper Deck Youth Centre, Tillsonburg: Thursdays 1:00-3:00pm
Faith Presbyterian Church (Open Doors)
101 Bidwell St., Tillsonburg
519-401-7495
Emergency supplies: call to arrange or pick up on Fridays 5:00-7:00pm

Helping Hands Blandford-Blenheim
519-594-1305
Helping Hands Blandford-Blenheim Foodbank on Facebook
Call, text or message on Facebook to arrange pick up
Service area: Blandford Blenheim township

Helping Hand Food Bank Tillsonburg
55 A Broadway St., Tillsonburg
519-688-3434
www.tillsonburgfoodbank.com
By appointment only: Wednesdays 11:30am-3:30pm
Services: perishable and non-perishable food items
Donations accepted: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8:00am-11:00am (back door)
Service Area: Tillsonburg and area

Ingersoll and District InterChurch Committee - Caring Through Sharing
56 Thames St. S, Ingersoll
519-933-7730 (leave a message)
Interchurch2005@gmail.com
By appointment only. Call and leave a voicemail.
Service area: Ingersoll and area

Operation Sharing - Food for Friends Ingersoll
118 Church St., Ingersoll (Trinity United Church)
519-539-3361
www.operationsharing.ca/food-for-friends
Food cards for various grocery stores: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am-12:00pm
Call for more information

Operation Sharing - Food for Friends Woodstock

22 Wilson St., Woodstock (College Ave United Church)
519-539-3361
www.operationsharing.ca/food-for-friends
Food cards for various grocery stores: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00-11:30am
Call for more information

Salvation Army Ingersoll
48 Charles St. W, Ingersoll
519-485-4961
By appointment only: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00pm-4:00pm
Services: non-perishable and perishable food items. Baby formula and supplies also available
Service Area: Ingersoll and surrounding area

Salvation Army Norwich
18 Main St. W, Norwich
519-863-6375 (call) or 519-532-2935 (text)
By appointment only: Tuesdays-Fridays 1:00-4:30pm
Services: non-perishable and perishable food items. Baby formula and supplies also available. Delivery available.
Service Area: Norwich and surrounding area

Salvation Army Tillsonburg
155 Broadway St., Tillsonburg (upstairs)
519-842-3231 ext. 104
By appointment only: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:30pm
Services: Non-perishable food items available, voucher for perishable foods provided
Service Area: Tillsonburg and area

Salvation Army Woodstock
190 Huron St., Woodstock 519-539-6166
By appointment only: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:30am-12pm and 12:30pm-3:00pm Services: perishable and non-perishable food items. Baby formula and supplies may be available. Service area: Woodstock and area

St. Vincent De Paul’s, St. Marys
51 Venison St. W, Tillsonburg
519-842-3224 ext. 5
Emergency food access: Call and leave voicemail with contact information

Tavistock Assistance Program (TAP)
519-655-3500
tapisforyou@outlook.com
Gift cards for grocery stores provided 
 Good Food Box
 Coming Soon!
 Meal Delivery
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
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