A life crisis can happen to anyone. When you and your young children need it, help is here!
Our services are free of charge, completely confidential, and available to anyone in need. To become a client, contact the office to make an appointment to register. At your registration we will collect information about your family, financial situation, and needs that we can fill. Once registered, clients may access services by appointment only.
Note: We require some personal information to complete your registration, including proof of identification for you and your children under the age of two, and proof of income and expenses; please bring these documents to your registration appointment.
COVID-19 UPDATE: YES, WE ARE ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE ENSURE YOU PHONE AHEAD TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. 705-673-5003
What service are you looking for?
Infant Food Bank
The Infant Food Bank provides relief to families who may access food and formula, diapers and wipes, as available, once per month by appointment. Call 705-673-5003 to make an appointment or register as a new client. Registered clients are also asked to call to book an Education Class ( Earn While You Learn) or for a visit to the Clothes Closet. 705-673-5003
Milk Program
The Milk Program provides 2% milk twice per month to clients.
Care Closet
The Care Closet is full of gently used clothing (including maternity clothing), shoes, outerwear, blankets, towels, toys and books. Clients can access the Care Closet twice per month and take a maximum of four (4) grocery size bags of needed items. Through the Care Closet we also provide larger items such as cribs, play pens, car seats, high chairs, etc. on a first-come, first-served basis as they are requested on the Wish List. To add an item to the Wish List, call the office today!
Earn While You Learn
The Earn While You Learn program provides pregnancy and parenting education in a private, one-on-one setting with a trained educator. Most classes are video-based and chosen at the request of the client. Clients taking classes earn gift cards to local grocery stores as well as new clothing while they invest in parenting skills. Our available classes begin with pregnancy and include birth preparation, baby care, toddler care, discipline, life skills, and classes for men. Classes are available by appointment only.