COVID-19 Where to Donate/Volunteer
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN0064 | Last Full Update: 24 Nov 2020 |
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| Public Comments | If you have an Emergency, please call 9-1-1 (Police, Fire, Ambulance) Non-Emergency Halton Regional Police Service: 905-825-4777 (non-emergency) Halton Regional Police Service COVID-19 Hotline: 905-825-4722 Halton Region Public Health, toll free 1-866-442-5866 or 905 825-6000 or 3-1-1 Telehealth Ontario, toll free 1-866-797-0000 Health Canada's Novel Coronavirus Information Line, toll-free 1-833-784-4397 *** Updated as we become aware of changes or new programs being offered. As hours/programs are changing fairly often, it is advised that you call or email prior to attending in person *** |
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| Description (Service) | In this listing, you will find different ways to support your community, including Food & Hygeine donations, Clothing donations, , how to help front line Healthcare Workers, how to support Community Agencies, and where you can Volunteer, to hopefully help you and your community through this COVID-19 pandemic. Support Food ProgramsHalton wide ProgramsFood for Life* donate online here * text FOOD to 41010 to donate $10 * call Food for Life at 905-635-1106 and press 2 to make a financial donation Food4Kids Halton * provides packages of healthy food for kids aged 4-14 years with limited or no access to food * committed to ensuring children involved with Food4Kids have access to food throughout the school closure * will be providing gift cards by mail to families registered in their program * to help support, please donate here BurlingtonBurlington Food Bank* donate online here * call Burlington Food Bank at 905-637-2273 Food Drive Burlington Cares * porch pick up every Friday with no end date currently in site (community driven) * non-perishable food, toiletries and cleaning products * email hello@florianrealtyteam.ca or text your address to 289-218-8119 by Thursday at noon so they can plan their route * put your donation items on your front porch, marked FOOD DRIVE by 10am Friday * supporting Burlington's many Food Banks * drive is happening through the real estate team "The Andrea Florian Group" OakvilleKerr Street Mission* to donate, click here Fareshare Food Bank Oakville * to donate, click here MiltonMCRC - Infant Food Bank* donations, including diapers, formula, and baby food, can be dropped off at the Salvation Army in Milton, 820 Nipissing Rd, Unit 4 * or connect with Nathalie Gallo at nathalieg@mcrc.on.ca to arrange for a drop-off time at the 410 Bronte Street S location * financial donations can be made here Salvation Army, Khi Community - Milton * you can donate to the local Khi Community Food Bank online by clicking on the Salvation Army's donation page * please select 'ONTARIO' then 'KHI (MILTON)' * more details here Halton HillsGeorgetown Bread Basket* please consider donating online here * if you wish to send an e-transfer please send it to treasurer@georgetownbreadbasket.ca * send the password in separate email to same address or in the message/note section of the e-transfer along with your full name and address for a tax receipt Businesses & Non-ProfitsBusinesses can sign-up to donate excess food to local non-profits, or local non-profits can sign up to receive excess food from local businesses. See FoodRescue.ca for more details and to sign-up.Donate Clothing or Household GoodsSalvation Army Thrift Store* beginning to reopen select Donor Welcome Centres and Thrift Store locations * for up-to-date details, search for your local store at here Goodwill Community Donation Centres * Burlington - 4051 New St * Oakville - 407 Speers Rd, Unit A * Oakville - 2387 Trafalgar Rd, Unit B5 Habitat for Humanity ReStore * Burlington - 1800 Appleby Line * Milton - 700 Main St E Other locations to donate in Halton Used Appliances, Clothing, Furniture, and Household Goods * Oakville * Burlington * Milton Giveback Canada * GiveBack Canada is a supply chain crisis-response initiative of PUDO Inc * collecting clean, gently used and new clothing, footwear and accessories for adults, children and babies of all ages * fill a cardboard box, print a FREE shipping label * find the PUDOpoint Counters location nearest you and drop-off at your convenience * PUDOpoint will ship your donations for free to participating Canadian charities * for more information, see here * for questions about the GiveBack Canada program please contact, 1-844-300-8533 or email info@pudoinc.com Support Front Line Healthcare WorkersOntario Health* Workforce Matching Portal * Ontario is seeking those with experience in providing health care who are available to help provincial efforts to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19, if required * looking for health care providers who may be working part-time and want to and are prepared to increase their work hours or former healthcare providers who are retired, or on inactive status with their regulatory college * Individuals - I want to help * Healthcare Institution - I need resources Halton COVID-19 Response * the Chambers of Commerce of Halton Region in partnership with municipal, provincial and federal governments are working hard to ensure local businesses connect to fulfill urgent supply * donate PPE supplies * request PPE supplies * donate non PPE items for front line healthcare workers * volunteer to assist with senior care in Halton (i.e. grocery delivery) * for full details, see website Joseph Brant Hospital * for an updated list of ways you can help, see here * detailed listing of Personal Protective Equipment that the Hospital is seeking * if you can support, contact coviddonations@josephbranthospital.ca or call 905-632-3730 ext 1314 Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital * needs donations to enable front line healthcare workers to protect lives in our community and minimize the spread COVID-19 * to support the OTMH COVID-19 Response Fund, click here * Longo's is matching all gifts up to $10,000 Canada Sews * a movement of volunteers across Canada providing fabric masks and scrub caps to front line workers in need * if you are in need of masks, please reach out through request page here * if you can donate, please see here * for more local information, visit the Hamilton/Halton Group Facebook page * for more information see here Film.ca Cinemas * 171 Speers Rd, Oakville * drop-off and distribution centre for drive organized by medical students and local physicians * donations accepted Mon-Sun, 3 pm-8 pm * pick-up can be arranged by email, OakvilleCommunityDrive@gmail.com Halton Hills Community Drive * front line healthcare workers are asking for Personal Protective Equipment (gloves, masks, shoe covers etc) * to drop them off at the Town Hall, email HaltonHillsCommunityDrive@gmail.com Support our Community AgenciesUnited Way Halton & Hamilton* have created the COVID-19 Emergency Fund to support the work of their front line partner agencies * help the most vulnerable as our communities respond * to donate, see here * for more details, see here Burlington Foundation * Pandemic Response Grants will be provided to local agencies on the front-line that are serving high need, vulnerable people and families including those experiencing food insecurity, isolated seniors, childcare supports, disability, mental health and safe housing * if you have any questions regarding eligibility, please contact 905-639-0744 ext 222 * for more information, see here Oakville Community Foundation * have launched the Oakville Resiliency Fund, which will first focus on “Community Heroes” charities on the front lines who are helping our neighbours meet their basic need of Health, Well-Being, Food, Shelter and serving vulnerable populations * join the Physician’s Challenge or view their list of Identified Priority Charitable Organizations * for more information, see here * contact information can be found here Community Foundation of Halton North * office is closed, but available to chat via email or phone Or, if you wish to chat face to face, we can arrange an online meeting * reach out if you have any questions: Email: info@cfhn.ca or call 905-864-9211 * to donate, see here * for more information, see here CanadaHelps.org * Acton * Burlington * Milton * Oakville VolunteerCommunity Development Halton* COVID-19 Community Response Halton * developing a roster of concerned citizens who are wanting to help and connecting them to organizations needing it * volunteer duties may involve driving to deliver basic needs to homes, gardening and spring cleanup, make wellness check calls to people who are isolated or help prepare meals * residents interested in registering for volunteer positions or to donate can sign up here, and will be connected with opportunities as they become available SPARK Ontario * SPARK and the Government of Ontario are connecting volunteers with community response efforts to the COVID-19 Pandemic * discover volunteering opportunities and connect with non-profit organizations * for more information and to sign up, see website National COVID-19 Volunteer Recruitment Campaign * the Government of Canada is working with provincial and territorial governments to respond to COVID-19 * building an inventory of volunteers from which governments can draw upon as needed * seeking volunteers to help in the following areas: case tracking and contact tracing; health system surge capacity; case data collection and reporting * to apply, click here * for more information, see here Red Cross Canada * there is a current – and critical – need for volunteers to join the Emergency Management Team * see here for more details Kids Help Phone * Crisis Responders for Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone are trained and volunteer remotely, so you can support young people while practicing social distancing * to volunteer, click here * to donate, click here |
| Hours | Hours vary |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English |
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| Located In Community | Halton Region |
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| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | COVID-19 ; Community Programs |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Donation Drop-off/Pick-up ; Information & Referral Resources |
| Service Categories | Donation Drop Off Points ~ COVID-19 ; Food Donation Programs ~ COVID-19 ; Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs ~ COVID-19 |