The Sharing Place Food Centre

P: 705-327-4273 ext. 102
A: 95 Dufferin Street, Orillia, ON

• Access this foodbank up to 14 times a year.
• Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday.
• Bring valid ID for each family member.

For more information click here.

The Salvation Army – Orillia

P: 705-326-3284
A: 157 Coldwater Rd W, Orillia, ON

• Open Tuesday to Friday – 10am-1pm.
• Call ahead to schedule an appointment.
• Bring valid ID for each family member.

For more information click here.

St. Vincent de Paul (Guardian Angels Church)

P: 705-326-2849 x 132
A: 115 West St. North, Orillia, ON

• Tuesday & Thursday from 1-3pm.
• Bring your own grocery bags.
• Bring valid ID for each family member.
• Vinny’s Thrift at this location also offers free clothing.

For more information click here.

Emergency Baby Needs Depot – EarlyON Centre – Orillia

P: 705-325-1299
A: 80 Colborne St W, Orillia, ON
W: https://www.earlyonsimcoenorth.ca/

• Formula, baby food & snacks.
• Call to book an appointment.

For a list of all foodbanks and meal times available in Orillia, click here.

Green Haven Shelter

Phone: 705-327-7319
Toll-Free: 1-888-285-6958
Email: crisis@ghws.ca

• Contact the Crisis Team listed above to access shelter space.

The Lighthouse

Phone: 705-327-4273 ext. 102
Address: 95 Dufferin Street, Orillia, Ontario, L3V 5S9

• Emergency Shelter Program – Anyone seeking emergency shelter can drop in or call our intake line: 705-329-2265 ext 1 for Adult Shelter ext 2 for Youth Shelter.
• Supportive Housing Program – Registration for this program is facilitated by The County of Simcoe via Coordinated Access. For all inquiries contact: 705-329-2265 x200

For more information click here.

New Path Orillia

P: 705-725-7656
A: 169 Front Street, Orillia, ON L3V 4S8
W: https://newpath.ca/contact/orillia/

• In-Person & Virtual Counseling.
• Free.

Mental Health Crisis Line

P: 1-888-893-8333

EarlyON Centre – Orillia

P: 705-325-1299
A: 80 Colborne St W, Orillia, ON
W: https://www.earlyonsimcoenorth.ca/

• In-Person & Virtual Programming.
• Free drop in play.
• Emergency Baby Needs Depot.

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