COVID-19 Food and Support

Muskoka Serving Muskoka

For individuals who have serious underlying medical conditions or who are facing other challenges and need help connecting to free pick-up or delivery services, please view our Muskoka Serving Muskoka poster. 

Community representatives have been identified and are able to help you navigate these services.  
If you are interested in volunteering with pick-ups or deliveries, please reach out to your local community representative.

View or download the Muskoka Serving Muskoka Poster 

Ontario Community Support Program(OSCA)

OCSA is working with Meals on Wheels organizations and other partners across the province to deliver services to vulnerable seniors without family or community support. OCSA helps isolated, low-income seniors and people with disabilities and chronic medical conditions across Ontario get meals, groceries, medicine and other essentials to stay safe at home during COVID-19. Access delivery services in your area by visiting www.ontariocommunitysupport.ca

Those without internet access, or who require service in a language other than English or French, can contact 211 at any time by dialing 211, 1-877-330-3213 (toll free) or 1-888-340-1001 for TTY service.

Emergency Food Boxes - a ministry of Knox Presbyterian Church Boxes filled with food and household staples are available for anyone in need at Knox Church, 120 Taylor Rd., Bracebridge. Just contact the church to arrange for pick-up.

Call 705-645-4521 or e-mail knoxbb@muskoka.com

• Manna Food Bank – 45-345 Ecclestone Drive. Open Tuesday and Friday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Bringing orders outside for pick up.  Preorder by 4pm “the day before pick-up” – online at https://mannafoodbank.ca/online-grocery-form/ or by calling: (705) 646-0114
• Salvation Army - 456 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:00 - 4:30 pm. Food bank remains open, however there is no waiting room area so clients need to call and book appointments so that clients can be seen one at a time. Call: 705-645-2602 Ext. #1 if someone is unable to call us to book an appointment, they will be accommodated at the door using safe physical distancing measures
• Bracebridge Out of the Cold - will be offering weekly take-away dinners * Place an order by calling at 705-645-5713 by Tuesday at 12 pm * Pick up Wed between 4:30 pm at Bracebridge United Church, 46 Dominion St
• Your Independent Grocers (YIGs) - Curbside pick-up orders can be placed at pcexpress.ca or via the PC Express app. Deliveries can be arranged with a volunteer at the Rotary Club. For residents who are currently quarantining due to illness, orders can be placed over the phone. Payment is made over the phone and YIGS will arrange for a volunteer from Rotary Club to deliver. People delivering the products would ring the door bell and groceries would be left at the door step with no interaction with volunteers. Residents under quarantine requiring groceries can call 705-646-1412, ext. 302 to place phone orders
• Frozen Meals on Wheels (Simcoe/Muskoka Red Cross) – Registration required. Choice of a variety of entrees, soups and desserts that can be cooked in the microwave or oven. Our menu is suitable for special dietary needs including diabetic/renal and low sodium options. Please call 705-721-3313 ext. 5267 for an information package and to place an order.
• Hot Meals on Wheels (Red Cross) - Delivered Monday through Friday, between 11:30 am to 1:30 pm from Muskoka Algonquin Health Centre. The meals are prepared fresh daily which ensures a quality meal. To place an order or for more information, call 705-721-3313 x 5254 

Salvation Army - 620 Muskoka Rd N, Gravenhurst - Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1:00 - 4:30 pm. Food bank remains open, however there is no waiting room area so clients need to call and book appointments so that they can see one client at a time. Phone: 705-687-2131. if someone is unable to call us to book an appointment, they will be accommodated at the door using safe physical distancing measures

GAP (Gravenhurst Against Poverty) - Weekly Meal Pick-Up Program
Runs every Monday at the Trinity United Church from 3:30 PM - 4:30 pm home cooked meal created from food rescue, it also comes with extra veggies & fruit. Pick-up and take-out only. (No registration required)

GAP (Gravenhurst Against Poverty) Weekly Food Delivery Program
Runs every Thursday - frozen meals donated by the Red Cross and, thanks to a generous grant from second harvest, frozen meals from Feed it Forward, fresh fruit and vegetables, bread products and dessert. If you are interested in being added to the Thursday food program (delivery Gravenhurst ONLY, pickup can be arranged) call 705-646-3733 or email dinner.reg.gap@gmail.com You need to register no later than end of day Friday to be on the following weeks list.

• Terry’s Independent Grocer - Open to public - follow social distancing rules; PC Express; Seniors Shopping Hours 7-8 AM; Call to explore other possible ways to get groceries:705-687-0554
• Frozen Meals on Wheels (Simcoe/Muskoka Red Cross) – Registration required. Choice of a variety of entrees, soups and desserts that can be cooked in the microwave or oven. Our menu is suitable for special dietary needs including diabetic/renal and low sodium options. Please call 705-721-3313 ext. 5267 for an information package and to place an order.
• Hot Meals on Wheels (Red Cross) - Delivered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, across the lunch hour time between 11:30am to 1:30pm from the Muskoka Algonquin Health Centre. The meals are prepared fresh daily which ensures a quality meal. Cost is $7.25 per meal. To place an order or for more information, call 705-721-3313 x 5254

• The Salvation Army Huntsville Food Bank & Family Services 4 Mary St. E Monday & Wednesday 10-12 and 1-3 Fridays 10am to 12pm Please Call for Appointment. krystal.fuller@salvationarmy.ca Phone:705-789-3398 ext.102 Krystal Fuller- Community Ministries Coordinator
• The Table ‘Food Bank’-Tuesday and Friday 12pm to 3pm, and Saturday 10am to 1pm. Please bring ID and Health Cards for family members. Please bring own bags/boxes. 

• The Table Take- out meals’ The Table Take - out meals between 3:30pm and 4:30pm Mondays and Thursdays at the Community Kitchen at 11 Hanes St. Email: foodbank@thetablefoundation.ca or Phone: 705-783-5827

• Bullock’s Independent Grocer - Open to public; follow social distancing rules; PC Express; Seniors Shopping Hours 7-8 AM; Explore other possible ways to get groceries, Phone: 705-789-6972
• Muskoka Good Food Co-op – Offering shopping and delivery. They will put the order together for pickup or arrange for delivery, email: info@muskokanorthfood.com or Phone: 705-789-0020
• Huntsville & Area Strong-Together We Stand Community COVID 19 Facebook Help Group
• Huntsville and Friends Help Out Facebook Page

Huntsville Hot Meals on Wheels – Mon-Fri (except holidays) between 12pm and 1pm in areas within 10km of Huntsville.  Nutritious meals prepared by Huntsville Hospital include soup or salad, hot entrée, bread or roll, and dessert.  Cost is $6.00 per meal. Meals are delivered by volunteers.  To order please call Lois at 705-789-5681 or email: ldswan133@gmail.com To volunteer as a driver, call Jacque Howell at 705 789-1987 or email 36jacquie@gmail.com

• St. Vincent de Paul - Meal - Call 1^st for Food Assistance Program Help Line (705) 789-0008 - Food Bank - Call (705) 789-0008 before Wednesday for dry and frozen goods plus voucher for milk and fresh vegetables.
• Muskoka Seniors Frozen Meals on Wheels - 4-55 Centre St. N, Huntsville, P1H1T4 Contact: Angela Barager Phone: 705-789-6676 Email: mealsonwheels@muskokaseniors.org Open Monday to Wednesday 9-4 

• Port Severn Food Bank - Call Lisa at 705-706-5498 or Jheniffe at 705-394-8681 to coordinate a food box pickup bi-weekly on Wednesdays.
• MacTier Food Bank - By appointment only. Please call Donna 705-774-1756 or 705-375-5765. Pre-bagged nonperishables; Foodland coupon for bread, eggs, milk; $50 gift card for Foodland (limited availability).  New Fellowship Church, 455 High St., MacTier.