Community Resources
Food and housing security may be a challenge for many people in Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville, including members of the Sheridan community. Below, we’ve identified organizations that offer assistance. Please check with each provider for hours of operation or any other service protocols that are in effect during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Food security
Brampton
- Peel Region's Interactive Food Map outlines food banks and other food programs in the area. We recommend that you start here and try to find the food source that's closest to you.
- Regeneration Outreach Community
- Knight's Table
Mississauga
- Peel Region's Interactive Food Map outlines food banks and other food programs in the area. We recommend that you start here and try to find the food source that's closest to you.
- Mississauga Food Bank
- Seva Food Bank
Oakville
- The Halton Community Services Directory can be filtered for "food banks" to find supports in Oakville and the broader Halton Region. We recommend that you start here and try to find the food source that's closest to you.
- Fareshare Food Bank Oakville
- FoodforLife
Directory of community service agencies
Brampton & Mississauga
- Directory for Peel Region (covering Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga)
Oakville
- Directory for Halton Region (covering Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville)
Shelter & housing
Brampton & Mississauga
Oakville
Sheridan Student Union (SSU) Food First Program
The SSU is here to help students in need of food supports during the COVID-19 pandemic. We've made alternative modes of delivery available for our Food First Program. If you need support through this service, please email askanadvisor@sheridancollege.ca.
As always, Sheridan Student Union aims to provide as much support as possible for our community. Support will be available upon assessment with Sheridan’s Student Affairs team and in consideration of available resources.
