There are a number of Regional food assistance and errand programs for those in need.
Good Neighbour Project – GTA
Good Neighbour Project has created a volunteer-based task force who are on standby to support vulnerable residents who require delivery assistance for supplies and groceries. Request assistance by calling 1-855-879-1919. Supports may be provided to those who are elderly, persons with disabilities, those who are in self-isolation or a single parent.
Food for Life is delivering packages of food and essential goods to residents with low-incomes who are self-isolating and/or cannot access food through other channels. Residents can phone: 905-635-1106, press 7, or email: [email protected].
OakvilleReady and Faith and the Common Good
OakvilleReady and Faith and the Common Good are offering community-level assistance such as online/phone/text/messenger check-ins, information about what is ‘open’ in the community, and how to use technology to practice safe social distancing.
Contact by email: [email protected], or Twitter/Instagram: @henhere, or Facebook: Halton Environmental Network. HEN is engaged with faith-based organizations that may be able to assist with direct service provision such as grocery delivery.
Where possible, Kerr Street Mission may deliver bags of food to residents who are experiencing symptoms or otherwise at risk. Contact 905-845-7485 or [email protected].
For residents looking for meal delivery, Oakville Meals on Wheels continues to operate.
Paid Food Assistance & Errand Providers
Oakville has a number of grocery delivery services available including Instacart, Grocery Gateway, Walmart, Amazon and PC Express (order online & pick-up at store service) and.
However, demand for these services is high and as such, some planning is required.
Volunteer Food Assistance & Errand Providers
There is also a local group of volunteers offering to shop for others, you can connect with them via there Facebook Group: Caremongering: Oakville Comes Together - COVID-19:
Halton Community Services Directory has a number of errand running services.
