Community Services and Support

We offer a child care fee subsidy that helps pay some or all of the cost of childcare for qualifying parents and caregivers that are working, going to school, receiving Ontario Works or have a child with special needs.

Our EarlyON Child and Family Centres also offer free family programming and a place for you and your children to laugh, be curious, play, learn, make friends and feel a sense of belonging.

If you or someone you know is having a hard time paying for rent, utilities or food, our team can offer help with one of our financial assistance programs.

If you have little or no income, you might consider applying for financial assistance through Ontario Works. Emergency as well as temporary sustained supports are available for expenses such as basic needs and shelter.

If you have low to moderate income and are not eligible for Ontario Works or you are a senior with a fixed income, our outreach team may be able to offer help. Please reach out to our team for more information by calling 1-800-354-7051 ext. 2001.

Our Food 4 All warehouse provides food and needed items to local food banks, not-for-profit community agencies and school nutrition programs.

For a list of food support services in our community, including food banks and local food programs, please visit the Food Help in Northumberland County website.

Find your local food bank or food program

Our community outreach program may be able to help if:

• Your teeth hurt and you do not have coverage for the dentist
• You need dentures and you cannot afford them
• You need prescription drugs that you cannot afford
• You need eyeglasses

Please reach out to our Community Outreach team for more information by calling 1-800-354-7051 ext. 2001.

If you are homeless, at risk of being homeless, or need help getting housing, there is support available. We can work with you and help you apply for a shelter benefit. We can also support you in accessing emergency shelter services.

Landlords and tenants can also participate in our free RentSmart training program to learn hands-on skills that will help promote successful tenancies.

If you are at risk of having your utilities cut-off or if they have been cut-off already, there is support available to work with you and help you apply for the shelter benefit.

If you need help with food, clothing or transportation, an outreach worker can connect with you about your needs. Please reach out to our team for more information by calling 1-800-354-7051 ext. 2001.