Real support. Real impact.
What We Do
Support here goes far beyond food. From daily meals to safe shelter, we’re here to help people navigate some of life’s hardest moments with dignity and care.
Food
Nobody in our community should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.
Food Bank
Run like a grocery store, so people choose the food they need. Over 2,475 people rely on it each month, and 940 of them are children.
115 John Street
Monday to Friday, 9:30 to 11:15 am
Soup Kitchen
About 100 meals served every single day of the year, in a bright, roomy dining hall with good company.
115 John Street
Weekdays, 1:00 to 2:15 pm
Weekends, 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Holiday hours may vary
Mobile Market
Fresh, local produce at 18 stops across Lambton County each week, reaching 8,371 households last season.
July to October
Shelter and Housing
A safe place to stay, and support to find what comes next.
The Good Shepherd’s Lodge
Emergency shelter for single men, women, and families, with hot meals, laundry, and help searching for housing. We supported 316 people here in 2025.
950 Confederation Street
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
519-344-1679
The Haven
Short-term shelter for young adults aged 16 to 21, with support to find income and a stable place to live. We supported 52 young people in 2025.
442 & 444 Kathleen Ave
Staffed 24 hours, 7 days a week
519-336-5941
Transitional Housing
Furnished units and one-on-one goal setting that build the skills to secure and keep permanent housing. We supported 33 people in 2025.
950 Confederation Street
To apply, call 519-344-1679
Everyday Support
Practical help for the bills, paperwork, and tough moments that can knock a household off balance.
Rent and Utility Assistance
Help for Lambton County residents facing eviction or disconnection, or who need last month’s rent to move. We assisted over 200 people last year.
Income Tax Clinics
Filing taxes keeps people connected to the benefits they count on. Last year, 4,100 returns generated over $15 million in measurable benefits.
Genesis
Clothing vouchers for Goodwill and the Mission Thrift Store, assisting about 250 clients a month, plus Kitchen Kits for people moving into a new home.
Winter Coat Night
Each fall, some 520 people receive winter coats, boots, hats, and gloves as available.
Reduced Fare Transit
In partnership with the City of Sarnia, we sell bus passes and tickets at a reduced cost, so getting to school, work, and appointments is within reach.
Red Path
An Indigenous holistic approach to healing and self-wellness, blending clinical and cultural practices in a group setting.
Kids and Families
Because every child deserves to feel ready, celebrated, and cared for.
Back to School
Over 1,200 kids start the year with a new backpack filled with supplies for their grade.
Snack Pack
Nutritious snacks that fill the gap when schools close for the summer and student nutrition programs aren’t running.
Children’s Birthday Club
Every kit has a toy, a book, a stuffed animal, cake mix with icing, and a new toothbrush. Last year we saw over 200 smiles!
Christmas Programs
Adopt-A-Family, holiday dinners, and a Children’s Christmas Party for roughly 300 kids, complete with a photo with Santa.
Need support?
It can be a hard step to ask for help. Here’s where to start.
Need shelter tonight?
Our shelters are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Good Shepherd’s Lodge
950 Confederation Street, 519-344-1679
The Haven, for youth 16 to 21
442 & 444 Kathleen Ave, 519-336-5941