Homecare Hub has gathered food delivery services and other community support resources available Ontario-wide to help you stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Look for your go-to grocery listed below, or support your local businesses by ordering from the following restaurant delivery services. Search for food services available in your area provided by Ontario 211.
Homecare Hub has gathered community support resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic. Look for your go-to grocery listed below, or support your local businesses by ordering from the following restaurant delivery services. Search for services provided by Ontario 211.
| ORGANIZATION | TYPE | REQUIREMENTS | HOW IT WORKS |
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| Friendly Neighbour Hotline Program (UHN) 1 (855) 581-9580 |
Volunteer-based grocery delivery | Delivery of essentials such as groceries and household items by phone or online Prioritizes seniors living in low-income housing Available in 180 languages Grocery Order Form |
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| Instacart 1 (888) 246-7822 |
Grocery delivery | Email/Facebook/Google account | Participating stores listed here Stores vary by location Watch this step-by-step guide to using Instacart on mobile Flexible delivery time Each store requires $35 minimum spent on 5 different items |
| Walmart 1 (800) 328-0402 |
Grocery delivery & free pick up | Email or Walmart account | Minimum $50.00 order + $9.97 delivery charge Discount codes Contact-free Pickup and Touch-free Delivery from participating stores |
| No Frills 1 (800) 296-2332 |
Grocery pickup | Pick up charge is $3.00 to $5.00 through PCExpress | |
| M&M Shops 1 (800) 461-0171 |
Grocery delivery | Standard delivery fee of $11.99 | |
| Real Canadian Super Store 1 (866) 999-9890 |
Grocery pickup | Pickup fee varies from $0.00 to $5.00 based on pickup time selected |
| ORGANIZATION | TYPE | REQUIREMENTS | HOW IT WORKS |
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| Uber Eats | Restaurant & fast food delivery | Phone number/Uber account | Order from local restaurants and deliver to home address Delivery fee varies based on delivery distance, amount ordered and amount paid How to order from Uber Eats |
| Door Dash | Restaurant & fast food delivery and pick up | Facebook/Google account/Apple ID/Email | Order from local restaurants and deliver to home address Delivery fee varies based on delivery distance, amount ordered and amount paid Delivery charge is waived on first order |
| Skip the Dishes | Restaurant & fast food delivery | Facebook/Google account/Apple ID/Email | Order from local restaurants and deliver to home address Delivery fee varies based on delivery distance, amount ordered and amount paid |
Toronto Ride Services are selectively available to those who are not already eligible for Wheel-Trans, and users must have the ability to independently enter/exit a vehicle with minimum assistance. The cost of a ride is determined by distance traveled, listed here. Subsidies may be available, if required, within resources available.
All transporation resources provided by Toronto Ride Services are selectively available to those who are not already eligible for Wheel-Trans, and users must have the ability to independently enter/exit a vehicle with minimum assistance. The cost of a ride is determined by distance traveled, listed here.
| ORGANIZATION | ORGANIZATION | ELIGIBILITY | ELIGIBILITY | REGION SERVICED | REGION SERVICED | APPOINTMENTS | NOTES |
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| Dixon Hall Neighbourhood Services (416) 863-0499 |
Seniors 55+ | Between Don Valley Parkway and Yonge street | Medical Social Shopping |
Ride requests must be made 48 hours in advance Appointments can be booked up to 30 days in advance Special requests can be made for assistance for people with cognitive impairments, medical conditions, mobility devices An escort/personal support worker/companion travels for free Not wheelchair accessible |
Special requests can be made for assistance for people with medical conditions and mobility devices An escort/companion travels for free Not wheelchair accessible |
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| Etobicoke Services for Seniors (ESS) (416) 243-0127 ext. 555 |
Register with Etobicoke Services for Seniors Seniors 55+ |
Etobicoke | Medical | Ride requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance Reoccurring appointments can be scheduled up to 30 days in advance An escort/personal support worker/companion travels for free Not wheelchair accessible |
An escort/companion travels for free Not wheelchair accessible |
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| Harmony Hall - Call-a-Service (416) 752-8868 ext 228 |
Seniors 55+ | East York | Medical | Clients are given reusable masks for free Ride requests can be made up to 1 month in advance An escort/personal support worker/companion travels for free Not wheelchair accessible |
Clients are given reusable masks for free An escort/companion travels for free Not wheelchair accessible |
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| SPRINT Senior Care (416) 481-6411 |
Seniors 55+ Register with SPRINT Senior Care |
Bathurst to Bayview and the 401 to Bloor Street | Medical Social Shopping |
An escort/personal support worker/companion travels for free Not wheelchair accessible |
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| Reconnect Community Health Services (416) 248-2050 ext.8038 |
Seniors 55+ | York | Medical Social Shopping |
Pick-up and drop-off locations must be within the City of Toronto Not wheelchair accessible |
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| Canada Red Cross, Toronto Branch (416) 248-2050 ext.8038 |
Live in Toronto Age 18+ Physical or mental medical condition | City of Toronto | Medical Social Shopping |
Reoccuring appointments can be booked up to 30 days in advance Pick-up and drop-off locations must be within the City of Toronto Not wheelchair accessible |
Pick-up and drop-off locations must be within the City of Toronto Not wheelchair accessible |
| ORGANIZATION | ORGANIZATION | ELIGIBILITY | ELIGIBILITY | REGION SERVICED | REGION SERVICED | APPOINTMENTS | NOTES |
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| Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (416) 847-4134 |
Seniors 60+ Not eligible for Wheel Trans |
North: until Steeles Avenue South: until Lakeshore East: Pickering Town Line West: until Victoria Park |
Medical Social Shopping |
Wheel chair accessible vehicles are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays before 3pm Clients using wheelchairs are asked to bring an escort to push the chair Escorts ride for free Clients are asked to book services 2-3 days in advance |
Wheel chair accessible vehicles are available Clients using wheelchairs are asked to bring an escort Escorts ride for free |
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| North York Seniors Centre (416) 733-4111 or (647) 568-6972 |
Not eligible for Wheel Trans | North York service boundaries: Bathurst Street to Victoria Park and Steeles Avenue to Highway 401 | Medical | Escorts ride for free Rides can also be requested for: --Valleyview Residence -- Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care --Sunnybrook Health Centre --Toronto Rehabilitation Centre --Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) |
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| Wheel-Trans (TTC) (416) 393-4111 for customer service, and (416) 397-8000for booking |
Physical, sensory, cognitive, or mental health disability | City of Toronto | Medical Social Shopping |
Can book a ride online here An escort/personal support worker/companion must pay a regular TTC fare to travel Someone accompanying the client with a Support Assistance Card rides for free Ride requests can be made up to 7 days in advance Family members/caregivers can request "Do Not Leave Unattended" service |
Can book a ride online here An escort/companion must pay a regular TTC fare to travel Family members/caregivers can request "Do Not Leave Unattended" service |
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| City of Toronto Snow Clearing user__layouts__communitysupport__blade.cityOfTorontoContact |
Physical, sensory, cognitive, or mental health disability | City of Toronto | Medical Social |
Can find the application here For a senior or person with a disability living in the city core and require the sidewalk snow clearing service This service is available in some parts of Toronto, York and East York only The service does not include the clearing of snow from driveways or private approaches (private sidewalks) leading to a residence. |
Can find the application here For a senior or person with a disability living in the city core and require the sidewalk snow clearing service This service is available in some parts of Toronto, York and East York only The service does not include the clearing of snow from driveways or private approaches (private sidewalks) leading to a residence. |
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| Dental care for low-income seniors | Low-income seniors 65 years or older | Ontario | Medical Social |
Can find the application here The new Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program is a government-funded dental care program. It provides free, routine dental services for low-income seniors who are 65 years of age or older. Coverage includes: --Check-ups, including scaling, fluoride and polishing --Repairing broken teeth and cavities --X-rays --Removing teeth or abnormal tissue (oral surgery) --Anesthesia The program is designed to support low-income seniors. |
Can find the application here The new Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program is a government-funded dental care program. It provides free, routine dental services for low-income seniors who are 65 years of age or older. Coverage includes: --Check-ups, including scaling, fluoride and polishing --Repairing broken teeth and cavities --X-rays --Removing teeth or abnormal tissue (oral surgery) --Anesthesia The program is designed to support low-income seniors. |