General Topics and Information - Central East

Site: Various Locations

Service: Christmas Assistance and Meals in Northumberland

Record #: SHA0893
Last Modified: 14 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Oct 2022

Description

Description (Service)

The following is a list of organizations that have programs or services in place to help individuals and families during the Christmas season, usually through distribution of food hamper or vouchers and in some cases gifts for children or other family members.

Christmas Food Hampers

Residents of Northumberland County can apply for Christmas Food Hampers. Applicants already receiving assistance can be referred to the Salvation Army by staff at Social Services Agencies. Otherwise applicants will be asked to provide proof of income.

Important Information
1. Applicants can only apply at one Christmas provider.
2. Proof of identity for each household member, address and income is required.
3. The Salvation Army is a Giving Tree Member /agency for Children's Toys. If you required toys, please register with The Salvation Army and pick up your toys on the distribution day.
4. Please note application deadlines.

The following indicates where and when residents can apply.

Residents of:

Cobourg, Camborne, Coldsprings - K9A
Plainville, Gores Landing - K0K 2E0
Harwood - K0K 2H0
Roseneath - K0K 2X0
Hamilton Township - K0L 1E0
Baltimore - K0K 1C0
Centreton, Grafton K0K 2G0

Where to Apply:

Salvation Army Community & Family Services

Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, Cobourg


Residents of:

Colborne K0K 1S0 Castleton K0K 1M0
Where to Apply:

Colborne Legion


Residents of:

Campbellford K0L 1L0

Where to Apply:

St. John's United Church


Residents of:

Port Hope, Welcome, Canton, Perrytown L1A
Elizabethville, Campbellcroft, Garden Hill L0A 1E0

Where to Apply:

Salvation Army Community & Family Services


Residents of:

Grafton K0K 2G0, K0K 1S0; K0K 1M0

Where to Apply:

St. Vincent De Paul, Grafton



Residents of:

Brighton K0K 0C1, K0K 1H0

Where to Apply:

Brighton Evangel Pentecostal Church


Throughout Northumberland County

The Giving Tree


Free Christmas Dinners
Community Christmas Dinner, Port Hope
Reservations required.


Service Details

Hours Hours varyDates: Nov-Dec
Dates Nov-Dec
Areas Served Northumberland County
Eligibility Anyone in need
Application If applicant has not been referred by staff of Social Services Agencies, the applicant will have to provide proof of income during intake process.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Address & Map
Coordinates: 44.6073644, -79.4190960
Physical Access Not Applicable

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