Our office has compiled a list of local Willowdale resources available in our community. If you need assistance you can also call our constituency office at 416-733-7878 (9:30 am to 5:00 pm) and we'll do our best to connect you with local resources.
If you know of other Willowdale resources that should be on this list, please email them to [email protected]
For up-to-date information on COVID-19 please visit: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/
Government Supports
Supports for People Support for Businesses
Food Banks
Flemingdon Community Food Bank
Address: 10 Gateway Blvd. North York, ON MC3 3A1
Monday and Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Please call in advance before visiting and let the Food Bank know how many people are expected to attend.
Government-issued ID, proof of income and proof of residence is required.
416-422-4322
North York Harvest Food Bank
Address: 116 Industry St. York, ON M6M 4L8
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Food Drop-Off hours, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
416-635-7771
Salvation Army Food Bank
Address: 25 Centre Ave. Toronto, ON M2M 2L4
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Please call beforehand and book an appointment.
416-225-7968 ext. 228
Bathurst/Finch Community Food Space
Address: 535 Finch Ave. W. North York, ON M2R 3X2
Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please call beforehand and book an appointment.
647-704-1111
Oriole Community Food Space
Address: 2975 Don Mills Rd. W. North York, ON M2J 3B7
Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please call beforehand and book an appointment.
647-772-3664
Lawrence Heights Community Food Space
Address: 81 Varna Dr. North York, ON M6A 2L8
Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
647-786-3663
Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples
Address: 2141 Jane St. North York, ON M3M 1A2
Open every second Monday (next scheduled opening is April 6) from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Second Harvest
Address: 1450 Lodestar Rd. North York, ON M3J 3C1
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Second Harvest will only provide food to agencies, not individuals directly.
416-408-2594
Community Groups Assisting Others in Need
The Willowdale Covid Response Network
This group was formed as our city, province and country began to take serious measures to limit the spread of Covid-19. They are a group of neighbours who are here to serve by providing:
- Grocery, essentials and medication drop offs
- Connecting our community to volunteer opportunities
- Advocating for needs in our community
https://www.welovewillowdale.ca/
Pro Bono Ontario
Provides free legal advice for low-income Ontarians for their everyday legal problems as well as specialized resources to help answer legal questions regarding COVID-19 shutdowns.
PBO does not assist with criminal, family, immigration or estates administration issues.
Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
https://www.probonoontario.org/hotline/
1-855-255-7256
211 Ontario
Residents who need to access, or are seeking information on, social and community supports and services, should call 211 for non-emergency requests and information.
211 is a 24/7 helpline and web service that connects residents to social and community services.
Call 2-1-1
Volunteer Toronto
Volunteer Toronto is a charity that connects volunteers to the causes that need them.
For non-profits: Any non-profits or grassroots groups can contact Volunteer Toronto to start recruiting for urgent response efforts or remote support during COVID-19. Complete this short form and a staff member will reach out: https://bit.ly/2WplJX3. All fees have been waived for this service.
For individuals: Volunteers play a crucial role in helping communities fill urgent needs. For individuals looking to get involved, join Toronto's COVID-19 Volunteer Response Team here: https://info.volunteertoronto.ca/covid19. Alerts with urgent community needs are sent to your inbox every 3-7 days.
The Kindness Project
Organized by the Willowdale Community Christian Assembly, the Kindness Project provides free meals and meal prep services to individuals and families who need assistance amid the COVID-19 crisis. The group also intends to establish a drop-off service.
To recieve assistance, please visit https://willowdale.com/kindness/ and fill out their online form. Details will be shared regarding food allergies, weekly deliveries and other accessibility concerns.
Please also visit their website to volunteer.
Sustain The Line
Connects small businesses in the food/restaurant industry able and willing to deliver with donors willing to fund meals for front line health care workers.
Please visit https://www.sustaintheline.com/ for more information.
Hometown Masks for Hometown Heroes
Volunteer group committed to sewing, delivering, and co-ordinating the creation of reuseable, fabric masks and caps.
If you would like to request masks or caps please visit and complete a request form: http://shorturl.at/lDTV2
For more information please visit their facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205940547387964/about/
Valleyview Day Program
Address: 541 Finch Ave W. Toronto, ON M2R 3Y3
From March 16 – April 5, Lumacare asks for local community members to come together and donate non-parishable food, toiletries, cleaning and disinfectant products, bottled water, etc… for the most vulnerable.
If you are a client or caregiver, or a senior in need in the North York community, please reach out to us at 416-398-5511 or email [email protected].
https://lumacare.ca/covid-19-emergency-response-fund/
416-636-5800
Food Hamper Delivery for Seniors
The City is working with the Red Cross and other partners to provide food hamper delivery to seniors and others in need who are self-isolating and unable to leave their homes to access food. This is an essential and free service.
Please call 1-888-204-9952
Grocery Stores with Senior Hours
FreshCo (Steeles & Bathurst)
Address: 800 Steeles Ave. W. Thornhill, ON L4J 7L2
Store hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Senior shopping hour from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
905-669-0336
Loblaws (Empress Walk)
Address: 5095 Yonge St. North York, ON M2N 6Z4
Store hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Senior shopping hour from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Pick-up and Delivery services available at https://www.loblaws.ca/online-grocery-shopping
416-512-9430
Longo’s (Yonge & Sheppard)
Address: 4841 Yonge St. Level 3, North York, ON M2N 5X2
Store hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Senior and at-risk community members shopping hour from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Pick-up and Delivery services available at https://www.grocerygateway.com/store/
416-226-4477
Metro (Bathurst & Sheppard)
Address: 600 Sheppard Ave. W. North York, ON M3H 2S1
Store hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Senior shopping hours from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
416-636-5136
Metro (Bathurst & Steele)
Address: 6201 Bathurst St. North York, ON M2R 2A5
Store hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Senior shopping hours from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
416-228-1110
Pusateri’s Fine Foods (Bayview Village)
Address: 2901 Bayview Ave. Toronto, ON M2N 5Z7
Store hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Senior shopping hours from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Delivery service available by phone, 416-785-9100 or email, [email protected] or online at instacart.ca/pusateris.
416-221-8064
Whole Foods (Yonge & Sheppard)
Address: 4771 Yonge St. North York, ON M2N 5M5
Store hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Senior shopping hours from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
416-730-1100
Carlo’s No Frills (Centerpoint Mall)
Address: 6220 Yonge St. North York, ON M2M 3X4
Store hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Senior shopping hours on Tuesday and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Pick-up and Delivery services available on https://www.pcexpress.ca/
416-226-3911
Pharmacies with Delivery Services
Ultima Pharmacy
Address: 311 Sheppard Ave. E. North York, ON M2N 3B3
Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 7 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
647-778-0311
I.D.A - North York Pharmacy
Address: 5631 Yonge St. North York, ON M2M 3S9
Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Delivery provided for only routine customers.
https://www.guardian-ida-pharmacies.ca/
416-512-1833
Yonge-Finch Pharmacy
Address: 5440 Yonge St. North York, ON M2N 5R8
Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Delivery provided for only routine customers.
416-229-4666
Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy - Empress Walk North York Centre
Address: 5095 Yonge St. Unit A14 North York, ON M2N 6Z4
Monday to Sunday from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
416-226-0313
Local Restaurants Open for Take-Out/Delivery
Take-Out Only
Shwarma Plus
Ichiban Sushi House
Ahzimae ZipBap
Friendly House Restaurant
Chicken in the Kitchen
Take-Out and Delivery
Hanyang Jokbal, 416-792-5808
BKK (Ubereats/Skip the Dishes)
Laterna (Doordash)
Zaffron Persian Food (Ubereats/Skip the Dishes)
Katsuya (Ubereats)
The Fry (Ubereats)
Jung Soo Nae (Ubereats)
Burrito Place (Ubereats)
Chatime (Ubereats)
Menami (Ubereats)
Sansotei Ramen (Ubereats)
Coco Fresh Tea (Ubereats)
Sushi Moto (Ubereats/Doordash)
Mental Health and Addiction
Online/Telephone Resources
ConnexOntario: Adults and frontline workers that are dealing with the realities of COVID-19 can call ConnexOntario at: 1-866-531-2600 for mental health, addictions and problem gambling support. Learn more at: connexontario.ca.
Kids Help Phone: Children and youth 18 and under who need to talk to someone about their mental health can call KidsHelpPhone at: 1-800-668-6868, for 24/7 virtual, phone and text support. Learn more at: kidshelpphone.ca.
BounceBack Ontario: A free, evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that provides guided mental health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks, online videos and phone coaching. Call: 1-866-345-0224 and learn more at: bouncebackontario.ca.
Good2Talk: A 24/7 phone and texting service that provides confidential mental health and addictions support to post-secondary students. Call 1-866-925-5454, text GOOD2TALKON to 686868, and learn more at good2talk.ca.
For Ontarians currently receiving mental health and addictions services and supports, please contact your current service provider, including community-based mental health and addictions agencies, to learn about potential virtual care options. Many are modifying their services to move towards virtual care, meeting clients by phone or secure video-conferencing as appropriate.
COVID-19 Assessment Center Locations
Do not visit an assessment centre unless you have been referred by a health care professional.
Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.
Use this self-assessment to help determine how to seek further care.
Humber River Hospital
Address: 2111 Finch Ave. W.
Hours: 7 days/week; 12 p.m. (noon) to 8 p.m.
Telephone: 416-747-6740
North York General Hospital
Address: Hospital Emergency Department, Ambulance Bay, 4001 Leslie St.
Hours: 7 days/week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Scarborough Health Network - Birchmount Hospital
Address: 3030 Birchmount Rd.
Hours: 7 days/week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Scarborough Health Network - Centenary Hospital
Address: 2867 Ellesmere Rd.
Hours: 7 days/week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Address: 2075 Bayview Ave.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – U Ground level
Hours:
- Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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How You Can Protect Yourself From COVID-19
If you develop symptoms, take a self-assessment test at https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus to help determine if you need to seek further care. Contact your local health care provider, Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 or your local public health unit. If you need emergency medical attention you should call 911 and mention your travel history and symptoms. For more information on COVID-19, please visit ontario.ca/coronavirus. |