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Emergency food assistance

There are a number of organizations in Tillsonburg that provide assistance for people in immediate need of food.

Food Bank

Helping Hand

Emergency Services

Salvation Army

Emergency Assistance

St. Vincent de Paul

Meal Programs

Community Kitchen

St. Paul's Church

Friendship Dinners

St. Vincent de Paul

Upper Deck Youth Centre
19 Queen Street 

  • Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Drop in meal; no appointment necessary.
  • Access to free food and clothing items

Faith Presbyterian Church
101 Bidwell Street

  • Fridays
  • Volunteers welcome guests at 5:00 p.m. for refreshments and conversations.
  • At 6:00 p.m. a time of prayer, Scripture reading, and devotion begins; a hearty meal prepared by volunteers follows

Upper Deck Youth Centre
19 Queen Street

  • Sundays at 5:00 p.m
  • Hosted by four different churches 

The Inn (Operation Sharing) emergency shelter operating at Avondale United Church
60 Harvey Street

  • Daily
  • Take-out meals (November 1 - April 30)

St. Paul's United Church
88 Bidwell Street

p. 519-403-4192

  • Saturdays (October 14 - April 27)
  • Coffee & drinks will be available at 10:30 a.m.
  • Meal starts at 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Church (basement)
51 Venison Street W.

  • Second Monday of the month (until April)
  • Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
  • Dinner served at 5:00 p.m.

More services

Need more assistance? Oxford County Human Services can assist you in finding, understanding and applying for social and community services.